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Rather than working with dozens of influencers to post the same brand approved copy, marketers and agency execs say that the relationship with influencers is evolving and maturing to use influencers for more than a media placement. 
March 03, 2023

As influencer marketing continues to mature, here's why brands are hiring creators as 'creative directors'

Rather than working with dozens of influencers to post the same brand approved copy, marketers and agency execs say that the relationship with influencers is evolving and maturing to use influencers for more than a media placement.

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Rather than working with dozens of influencers to post the same brand approved copy, marketers and agency execs say that the relationship with influencers is evolving and maturing to use influencers for more than a media placement. 
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Local news outlets are seeing a surge in philanthropic funding, and more than ever before, its coming from their neighbors.
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Last month, Twitter updated its advertising policy to allow cannabis ads on the platform in states where cannabis is legal. The change caught the attention of cannabis brands, and many are now taking advantage of the shift.
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While a traditional deep-page analysis helps marketing teams understand what a page or ad is about, semantic analysis can decipher the meaning behind content and sentiment analysis can uncover the tone and emotional value to identify the best placements for ads.
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The agency holding company’s full year 2022 earnings, announced Thursday morning, showed 21% net revenue growth to $2.68 billion, while organic revenue grew by 14%.
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Currently, this position exists largely at companies that already work in AI or tech. But as the adoption of AI becomes more widespread across other industries, it’s likely this role will gain traction.
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