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Introducing the latest edition of CREATOR NOW & NEXT, Pearpop’s quarterly creator trendspotting report. Dive into the future of influencer marketing with these four important trends shaping the industry: 1. Creators as Consumers: A New Market Force According to the Keller Advisory Group, 14% of U.S. adults aged 16-54 now earn income from their social media accounts. That’s 27 million paid creators influencing not just consumer behavior, but emerging as a significant consumer cohort themselves. 2. AI-Driven Creator Partnerships Revolutionize Marketing Artificial Intelligence continues to re-shape countless aspects of creator marketing. Brands leverage AI to sift through massive datasets, pinpointing the perfect creators for their campaigns based on engagement metrics. This tech-driven approach is redefining how partnerships are formed and executed. 3. Creators Propel Affiliate Marketing into a New Era The surge in creators participating in affiliate marketing is reshaping the digital commerce landscape, with platforms like TikTok Shop at the forefront. Fashion influencers on TikTok have seen a 50% increase in affiliate revenue by showcasing products directly available on TikTok Shop. 4. Micro-Influencers, Macro Impact Micro-influencers (10,000 to 100,000 followers) are the new stars of creator marketing strategies in 2024. Shifting from broad reach to quality engagement, these influencers emphasize trust and authenticity. Increasingly, marketers are amplifying content from more niche creators with paid media to achieve a killer combination of authenticity at scale. #CreatorEconomy #InfluencerMarketing #AI #AffiliateMarketing #MicroInfluencers #DigitalTrends #MarketingInnovation #Pearpop

Ed Keller

Entrepreneur | Data/Analytics/Insights Exec | Advisor | Award Winning Author | Executive Director - MRII

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Pearpop - thanks for including our new research as your lead trend: Creators as Consumers, a New Market Force.” A full copy of our “Creators Unveiled” study is available here, along with a second study “Unveiling Influence,” which looks at the consumers of creator content. https://www.keller-advisory.com/projects-1

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