The AI Backlash is Real. It’s Also Not the Whole Story.
June 8, 2026
BY: Jim Louderback, Founder & CEO Inside the Creator Economy Klaviyo surveyed consumers and found that only 13% completely trust AI, and 32% say they
Author: Open Influence
When AI Becomes the New Co-Pilot of Creator Marketing
June 8, 2026
By: Karim De Martino, SVP International Business Development, Open Influence For years, creators have been trying to understand a force that had already shaped their
Mentorship to Leadership: Paying It Forward in Creator Marketing
June 8, 2026
By: Christa Zambardino, SVP – Head of East Coast Partnerships Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to learn from some of the most accomplished
The Making
June 8, 2026
By Aniam Garavito, Content Creator I’m Aniam, a New York-based creator behind @__aniam, where my husband Juan and I document our life in the city
The New Playbook Is No Playbook
June 8, 2026
By Sierra Moore, Senior Creative Director, Open Influence For years, the argument has been the same: the future of entertainment is social. That future has
We’ve Been Using LinkedIn Wrong
June 8, 2026
After building a community of nearly 150,000 followers, I’ve learned that LinkedIn works best when you treat it as a living portfolio and a carefully
The Creator Economy’s Next Act: Building Big Businesses
June 8, 2026
By: Alexandra Mathieu, Head of Creative Strategy, VP, Open Influence For years, the creator economy was defined by content. Followers. Views. Engagement. Brand deals. But
Why the Best Back-to-School Campaigns Focus on Parents, Not Products
June 8, 2026
As a father of three, I’ve learned that back-to-school isn’t a shopping moment; it’s a life transition. The brands that win are the ones that
[Campaign] Question of the Week: How adland’s side hustles fuel creative fire
May 27, 2026
Stepping away from the daily grind is more than a change of pace; for advertising and marketing creatives, it is essential fuel. While professional accolades