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LTK Adds Automatic Direct Message Tool to Creator Commerce Platform
Retail // June 20, 2024

LTK has enhanced its Creator Commerce platform with a new automatic direct message (DM) tool that makes it easier for creators to share the shopping details of their Instagram posts with their community. With this new tool, LTK DM, shoppers who comment “Shop” on an...

Half of All Influencers Peak at $15K Per Year
Social Commerce // June 18, 2024

You can make money as a social media influencer. But maybe not enough to get by. A report Monday (June 17) evening by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) examines the hardships facing the people who try to earn a living by posting content on social media....

Walmart Takes Amazon Battle Into New Virtual Spaces
Retail // May 24, 2024

As Walmart and Amazon compete to win younger shoppers’ retail spending, the former is looking to capture Gen Z’s imaginations with new digital experiences to secure their engagement and loyalty. Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White announced Wednesday (May 22) in a LinkedIn Post the...

Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
Social Commerce // May 17, 2024

As consumers increasingly look for guidance from trusted friends and content creators to inform their shopping, Uber is integrating a social element into its Eats platform. On Wednesday (May 17) the mobility and delivery company announced a range of new features at its GO-GET 2024...

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Walmart Takes Amazon Battle Into New Virtual Spaces

May 24, 2024
As Walmart and Amazon compete to win younger shoppers’ retail spending, the former is looking to capture Gen Z’s imaginations with new digital experiences to secure their engagement and loyalty. Walmart Chief Marketing Officer William White announced Wednesday (May 22) in a LinkedIn Post the launch of Walmart Realm, a gamified marketplace of more immersive […]

Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities

May 02, 2024
Most crimes, as the saying goes, are crimes of opportunity. And that’s bad news for small businesses, whose lack of resources and challenges when accessing financing often leaves them ill-prepared...

Real-Time Market Value Unlocks New Avenues for Creator Financing

April 23, 2024
Access to financial resources is undeniably critical for business success. Without it, the road ahead can be fraught with challenges, potentially leading to the demise of even the most promising...

Social Platforms and PayFacs Now Power the Creator Economy

April 19, 2024
Whether it’s a viral Instagram post, an informative YouTube video, or a thought-provoking blog article, content creators are playing a pivotal role in shaping online narratives, engaging audiences and driving...

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LTK Adds Automatic Direct Message Tool to Creator Commerce Platform

June 20, 2024
LTK has enhanced its Creator Commerce platform with a new automatic direct message (DM) tool that makes it easier for creators to share the shopping details of their Instagram posts with their community. With this new tool, LTK DM, shoppers who comment “Shop” on an LTK Creator’s Instagram post will immediately receive an automated direct […]

Half of All Influencers Peak at $15K Per Year

June 18, 2024
You can make money as a social media influencer. But maybe not enough to get by. A report Monday (June 17) evening by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) examines the...

TikTok General Counsel Steps Down to Fight Ban

April 28, 2024
TikTok’s general counsel is stepping down to focus on fighting a pending U.S. ban. Erich Andersen, who is also general counsel for TikTok parent ByteDance, will leave that role in June and...

LinkedIn Adds Independent Creators’ Content to Its Advertising Options

April 12, 2024
LinkedIn reportedly entered the influencer marketing business with last week’s launch of an offering that lets advertisers pay to amplify posts from independent creators. These new Thought Leader ads present...