The Big Creator Breakout in 2026 | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from a niche tactic to a core pillar of marketing, infiltrating media, entertainment, retail and even linear TV, with brands repurposing creator content across dozens of channels. The discussion also highlights the emerging balancing act as AI increasingly powers creator workflows and the shift toward prioritizing creator‑brand fit over sheer follower counts. Finally, Willins offers actionable takeaways for marketers looking to allocate budgets, source the right creators, and navigate the growing complexity of the creator economy.
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How Innovation Succeeds with Kory Marchisotto [Uncensored Renegades]
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507: When Org Design Shapes Strategy
In this episode, Charles Groom (VP of Marketing at Insightful) and Heather Atkins (CMO of Trimble) discuss how modern CMOs can design marketing organizations that stay agile amid rapid tech change, shifting buyer behavior, and tighter budgets. They introduce a...
From Idea to £25m Exit - Jimmy's Iced Coffee Founder, Jim Cregan
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, founder Jim Cregan recounts how he turned a personal craving for iced coffee into Jimmy's Iced Coffee, launching the brand in Selfridges just four months after forming the company and eventually exiting for £25 million....
How Social Commerce Became a Real Retail Channel as AI Shapes How People Buy | Reimagining Retail
In this episode, the hosts explore how social platforms have evolved into a genuine retail channel, highlighting the strategies retailers use to make social commerce feel like traditional shopping. They discuss the shift of creators from mere marketing tools to...