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The Playbook: How to Choose Creators Using Brand Adjacency
Choosing the right creator isn’t just about demographics, niche, or follower count anymore. If you’re still filtering through spreadsheets looking for someone who ticks a few generic boxes, you’re missing the bigger opportunity.
How Gen Z Is Reshaping Influencer Marketing—with Data to Prove It
Gen Z doesn’t behave like previous generations, and nowhere is that more obvious than in how they engage with brands online.
What the Brand-Creator Graph Tells Us About Gen Z (That Most Marketers Miss)
We talk a lot about Gen Z—how they’re value-driven, hyper-aware, and allergic to anything that feels fake.
Gen Z Doesn’t Follow Brands—They Follow Values
For years, brands have operated on a simple formula: create a great product, build awareness, rack up engagement, and convert followers into customers.
Why Persona-Based Marketing is Winning (And How to Make It Work for Your Brand)
Most brands still think of their audience in terms of demographics—age, location, income, and maybe a couple of interest tags for good measure. But great brands—the ones that feel like they get you—think differently.
Persona Marketing: How Ssense (and Others) Get Their Customers
Ever notice how some brands just seem to get you? You visit their Instagram or website, and it's like they’ve peeked into your closet, your coffee order, or your Spotify playlist. They’re not just selling products—they're curating a whole vibe....
Why Big Influencers Aren’t Enough for Local Success
Launching your brand in a new city? Your first thought might be, "Find the biggest influencer around and leverage their audience." But follower count isn’t the shortcut to local credibility it once seemed.
Launching Locally: How to Use Brand Adjacency for Immediate Credibility
Entering a new city or market can be tough. Many brands default to partnering with big-name influencers, hoping high follower counts translate into local traction. But these partnerships rarely offer the community credibility brands need at launch.
Why Engagement Metrics Undermine Brand Trust (And What to Do Instead)
Brands chase high engagement because it feels measurable. But what if engagement is misleading you?
Follower Counts are Dead: Why Authentic Creator Alignment Matters
Follower counts were once the gold standard for influencer marketing. More followers meant more impact—or so we thought. But marketing has evolved. Now, follower counts aren’t just outdated—they’re irrelevant.
From Engagement to Community: Rethinking Brand Success
For years, brands have chased likes, shares, and impressions, believing these metrics equate to success. But do they? What if true success lies in building genuine communities and fostering long-term loyalty?