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Perspectives from across brands, content creators, partnerships and audience behaviour.
When going viral becomes too much of a good thing
Going viral can fill a restaurant overnight. The harder question is what happens next. How do you turn the queue, the hype and the TikTok moment into a brand people still care about months later?
When influence means more: creators, causes & genuine advocacy
What happens when creators use their influence for something bigger than a brand campaign? Genuine advocacy can turn attention into awareness, action and lasting impact.
From gifted to paid: when should creators start charging?
The gifted invites are coming in, but when is it time to start charging? Moving from gifted to paid is a big step in any creator career. Here’s how to know when you’re ready.
Beyond the viral shot: how creators can help tackle overtourism
We’ve all seen the queues for ‘that’ shot. But when creator inspiration becomes mass replication, can content creators help turn overtourism into an opportunity for discovery?
No influencers allowed
A Nantucket shop’s “No Influencers” sign sparked a bigger debate: are businesses overlooking the power of creators, or are some creators forgetting the responsibility that comes with their influence?
Everyone wants to be a creator, but what makes someone worth following?
Everyone wants to be a creator, but standing out takes more than great content. Discover why your USP, positioning and point of view matter.
The social media ban: young people won’t disappear, they’ll move
A social media ban won't make young people disappear from the internet. It will simply change where communities, culture and influence show up next.
Can brands and creators learn to speak the same language?
Follower counts alone no longer tell the full story. Why brands and creators need to focus on trust, engagement and commercial impact.
The end of exposure culture?
As creator marketing matures, brands and creators are moving beyond exposure-led deals towards partnerships built on trust, value and results.
Trust vs reach: the future of brand-creator partnerships
Brands are moving beyond follower counts and focusing on trust, authenticity and long-term creator relationships that deliver real impact.
Reach gets seen. Influence gets results
Reach creates visibility, but influence shapes perception, trust and behaviour. Understanding the difference is key to effective creator marketing.
Why we created United Influence
Why we launched United Influence and why creator partnerships should be treated as a strategic business investment, not simply a marketing tactic.
Why long term creator partnerships perform better
One-off creator campaigns can drive awareness, but long-term partnerships build familiarity, trust and stronger brand memory over time.