In 2025, the influencer marketing industry became more standardised, and the creator market continued to grow. As brands invest more in advocacy, expect buzzwords to be thrown around by LinkedIn opinion leaders — terms like live shopping, authenticity, storytelling, shop-along, content hooks, and niche. Michael Cost is the head of strategy and client development at…
Niche Influencer Marketing Market Size The global Niche Influencer Marketing market was valued at USD 486.2 million in 2024 and is expected to expand rapidly over the forecast period. The market is projected to reach approximately USD 8,547.9 million by 2034, growing at a strong CAGR of 33.2% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is…
In 2026, influencer marketing budgets are set to grow for another year running. But best practices are evolving, as one-off, pay-to-post influencer deals fail to cut through the noise. Instead, creators will take on the role of consultants, as brands develop more substantial partnerships with the talent that now make up such a core part…
Should your small business partner with an influencer? The short answer is yes; however, this isn’t a process you should rush into. The evolution of marketing over the years has provided both advantages and disadvantages for small businesses. The perception that influencer marketing is reserved for big brands is dying out as small businesses take…
