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    1. YouTube partners with Bloomsbury to turn ACOTAR's book launch into a branded fandom activation

    2. Instagram Rings 2026 judges reveal what the platform actually values in creators, and follower count isn't on the list

    3. YouTube beats TV and movies as Gen Z's top storytelling platform, but 73% won't cast the influencers brands are paying for

    4. The Spooky Season Economy: How Social Commerce and Creators are Transforming Halloween 2026

    5. LinkedIn creators securing brand deals while keeping day jobs as 60% growth reshapes B2B monetisation

    6. One-off brand deals still dominate influencer marketing despite industry's long-term partnership talk

    7. Meta Creator Marketplace now surfaces intent over follower count, reshaping how brands should brief influencer campaigns

    8. Creators want equity, not just fees, but the sector has no playbook to price it

    9. Creator economy hits $323bn but 56% of full-time creators still earn below living wage as subscriptions replace sponsorships

    10. Instagram cuts reach for undisclosed AI profiles as deception undermines trust

    11. Unilever puts half its €8bn marketing budget into creators and wants one in every postcode

    12. TikTok Shop creator levels now visible to brands, changing how sellers vet partners

    13. LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel, proving athlete-owned content beats rented reach

    14. Pinterest expands creator partner network with Influencer agency tie-up

    15. California considers fines for creators who don't disclose paid political posts

    16. Creator Burnout Isn't a Wellness Issue, It's a Leading Indicator of Where Money Moves Next

    17. YouTube trains creators to negotiate brand deals as platforms race to formalise creator commerce

    18. Influencer Marketing Campaign Award Finalists | SocialDay's Social Media Marketing Awards 2026

    19. Khaby Lame becomes Holafly brand ambassador as top creators shift from posts to partnerships

    20. Facebook Verified: Meta's free badge puts trust signals in everyone's hands