Insight of the Day: Beyond the Runway: five trends shaping the future of influencer commerce

Why?These five trends are shaping the future of e-commerce by emphasizing trust, values, niche targeting, convenience, and engaging content. Brands that adapt to these shifts and prioritize authenticity, values alignment, micro-influencer strategies, seamless social shopping, and creative influencer partnerships will be best positioned to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.   Why is the topic trending?The rise of…

Insight of the Day: America’s News Influencers

Summary of “America’s News Influencers”Key Findings About News Influencers1. Significant Influence Among Younger Audiences: • 37% of adults under 30 regularly get news from influencers, compared to 21% of all U.S. adults. • Influencers are credentialed by political parties and participate in events like fundraisers and interviews with candidates.2. Dominance Across Platforms: • X (formerly Twitter): 85%…

Insight of the Day: Understanding Gen Z’s perception of fin-fluencers

Findings: • 39% of South Africa’s Gen Z follows fin-fluencers for financial advice, and interest in financial planning has grown post-pandemic.Key Takeaway:Fin-fluencers provide Gen Z with accessible financial guidance, helping them increase financial literacy and responsibility.Trend: • Rise of Fin-Fluencers: Financial influencers are shaping how Gen Z learns about money, using platforms like TikTok.Consumer Motivation: • Gen Z…

Insight of the Day: Virtual influencers gain traction

Findings: • Virtual influencers are gaining traction among brands like Dior, Calvin Klein, and BMW. Lil Miquela, a top CGI influencer, has amassed nearly 3 million Instagram followers, and her developer, Brud, was valued at $144.5 million before its acquisition by Dapper Labs. • Virtual influencers are becoming more advanced due to Generative AI (GenAI), improving…

Insight of the Day: Gen Z Wants to See Nano-Creators on Brands’ Feeds

Summary: Engaging Young Consumers on Social MediaFindings: • Social media is the primary channel for brands to reach young consumers. • Content type is crucial, with a preference for exciting and trustworthy content. • Younger consumers have low tolerance for traditional marketing tactics. • Brand loyalty among this group is fragile and easily swayed. • Nano-creators…