Influencer Marketing stories - Page 2
Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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apple
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Pulse Advertising has named Paola Nannelli Chief Executive as it steps up UK and US growth plans in the fast-shifting social commerce market.
Rakuten drops Honey extension amid affiliate fraud row
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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martech
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
PayPal-owned Honey is dropped by Rakuten's ad network, cutting it off from 2,000 merchants amid claims of affiliate fraud and link theft.
AI agents to reshape retail, squeeze SaaS & ad spend
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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cx
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partner programmes
AI agents will reshape how shoppers discover brands, forcing retailers to rethink visibility as SaaS vendors and ad budgets come under strain.
Genie Goals' Life Goals book spotlights eCommerce AI
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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omnichannel
Genie Goals' latest Life Goals book showcases 75 eCommerce campaigns, spotlighting AI-driven innovation from global and challenger brands.
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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data analytics
US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital twins
AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
Social media drives Black Friday sales surge in UK
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Social media fuelled a Black Friday boom in the UK, as Rithum data showed global social sales soaring 152% and online spend up 27%.
Adobe adds dedicated YouTube Shorts tools to Premiere
Sat, 13th Dec 2025
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martech
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digital entertainment
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genai
Adobe has built a dedicated YouTube Shorts workspace into Premiere mobile, letting creators edit vertical clips and upload directly in-app.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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amazon
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social media
A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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gaming
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martech
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smart home
US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.
AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.
Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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google
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apple
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marketing
Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.
Forrester predicts AI errors to cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.
Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.
BYRDLI & San Francisco Travel launch real-time travel campaign
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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social media
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influencer marketing
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byrdli
BYRDLI and San Francisco Travel launch real-time campaign where creators share unscripted city experiences, allowing travellers to book trips directly via Travel Clubs.
Xsolla & KRAFTON launch Abyss of Dungeons direct Web Shop
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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rpg
Xsolla and KRAFTON have launched a dedicated Web Shop for Abyss of Dungeons, enabling direct in-game purchases and exclusive content outside app stores.
Five key trends reshaping eCommerce marketing for 2025 revealed
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Ecommerce marketing is set to evolve in 2025 with five key trends, including AI personalisation, mobile commerce, social media sales, data-driven automation, and SEO advances.
PIXI unveils AI platform to transform luxury travel content
Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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rpa
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ai
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gen z
PIXI launches AI platform to transform luxury travel marketing, offering hotels and advisors instant access to curated, secure visual content globally.
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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smb
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.