The anti-influencer model – Glossy

Beauty e-commerce startup and new JCPenney partner Thirteen Lune has been promoted on the Instagrams of celebrities such as actress Constance Zimmer, model Larsen Thompson and influencer Stephanie Shepard, but not as paid influencer promos.  These are a few of the members of the e-tailer’s “Vanguard” group, a mix of celebrities, influencers and other public…

Brand collaborations aren’t finished yet: the importance of picking the right influencer

Anyone who’s paid attention to social media over the last few years will have noticed brand collaborations appearing everywhere. From influencer-based campaigns to high-street retailers joining forces, there’s no doubt that brand collabs have become a tried-and-tested technique for getting attention and selling products. New podcast: Something and Nothing Search Laboratory’s creative team, comprising of…

Kenya’s AIfluence closes $1M for its AI-powered influencer marketing platform – TechCrunch

Influencer marketing is one of the fastest-growing and one of the most impactful media channels today. There’s a growing ad-blocking movement and key demographics are spending less time in front of TVs. Marketers have now realized that their customers trust the recommendations of people they relate with. However, despite this being an impactful channel, brand…