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The Rise of Kidfluencers

By Cathy Ranson May 7, 2021May 10, 2021

Influencer Events are Returning – What’s Coming Up?

By Neve Fear-Smith May 6, 2021May 10, 2021

A Year of Change: The Lasting Impacts of Covid-19 on Influencer Marketing

By Alexander Frolov April 23, 2021April 26, 2021

How Influencers are Emerging as Tomorrow’s Brand Owners – The Rise of Multi-hyphenates

By Amelia Neate April 15, 2021April 16, 2021

Talking Influence is Launching a Podcast

By Neve Fear-Smith February 17, 2021March 29, 2021

What TikTok Made Cool: Slow Fashion

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: How to Engage Online

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A Guide to How AI Can Help Brands with Influencer Marketing

A Day in the Life

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The Differences Between Instagram and TikTok for Creators

Joining the Social Audio Club: How Brands Can Effectively Implement Influencer Campaigns on Clubhouse and Similar Platforms

Is Influencer Gifting Still an Effective Marketing Tool?

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IMA 2021: Our Full Panel of Judges is Complete

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IMS Global 2021: Impact on Emerging Trends – Evaluating the Influencer Partnership Landscape in a New World

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The Final IMA Entry Deadline is in 24 Hours!

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How is Influencer Marketing being Utilised by Brands Beyond Fast Fashion and Beauty Sales?

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Why Mindset Matters More than Age

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IMS Global 2021 Roundup: Day Three (Creator Day)

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IMS Global 2021 Roundup: Day Two

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WTF Series: WTF is Influencer Retention?

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IMS Global 2021 Roundup: Day One

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