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Influencer Marketing 2023

The Hollywood Strikes Are a Wake-Up Call That Creators Are Bigger Than Social Media

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The Hollywood strikes are revealing the full power of creators. They’re accelerating the diversification of platforms and revenue streams, and they will lead to more TV-like content and creator-owned media. Here’s how marketers, social platforms, and media companies should respond.
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Many marketers, social platforms, and media companies talk a big game when it comes to their creator strategies. But only some fully grasp or take advantage of creators’ influence beyond brand sponsorships on social media. Now the ripple effect of the Hollywood strikes on the creator economy will force more companies to walk the talk.

Key Question: How should marketers, social platforms, and media companies adjust their strategies as the power of the creator economy grows?

KEY STAT: Spending on sponsored social media content in the US will grow roughly 3.5 times faster in 2023 than social ad spending will—and it will remain ahead through 2025.

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    1. Executive Summary
    2. The Hollywood strikes have boosted creators’ power.
    3. It’s time to start taking creators seriously.
    1. How should marketers, social platforms, and media companies shift their strategies?
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    Ali Fazal
    Grin
    Vice President of Marketing
    Interviewed August 3, 2023
    Krishna Subramanian
    Captiv8
    Co-Founder and CEO
    Interviewed August 6, 2023
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    About This Report
    The Hollywood strikes are revealing the full power of creators. They’re accelerating the diversification of platforms and revenue streams, and they will lead to more TV-like content and creator-owned media. Here’s how marketers, social platforms, and media companies should respond.
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    Jasmine Enberg

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    Oscar Bruce Jr.
    Senior Forecasting Analyst
    Paul Verna
    Principal Analyst
    Debra Aho Williamson
    Principal Analyst
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