Entries by Liz Templeton

Linqia Kicks Off Awards Season with Multiple Nominations for Standout Creator-Led Campaigns

San Francisco, CA, April 2026. Linqia, the leading independent influencer marketing agency in the US, announced a series of prestigious industry award nominations, recognizing its innovative, creator-led campaigns across food, beverage, and retail brands. Linqia has been nominated in three categories at the Shorty Awards, underscoring the company’s continued leadership in driving impactful, culturally relevant […]

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How Creator Content Boosts AEO

AEO Who? Move over, SEO, there’s a new sheriff in town. That sheriff is the formidable AEO and it’s taking over as a driving force in consumer brand discovery and decision-making.  So… what is AEO, exactly? Like SEO, which stands for Search Engine Optimization, AEO is Answer Engine Optimization.  As more people turn to AI […]

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Culture Creators: Rachel Lambo

Cutting Through the Noise and Building Always-On Influencer Marketing with Rachel Lambo In a world where consumers are inundated with 12-step skincare routines, viral TikTok trends, and an endless scroll of product recommendations, standing out requires more than just a big budget. It requires clarity. In this episode of Culture Creators, Liz Griffin, Senior Brand […]

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Culture Creators: Tori Poole

Brand Love, Creator Trust, and Playing the Long Game at Cracker Barrel In the latest installment of Linqia’s Culture Creators series, Liz Griffin, Senior Brand Partner at Linqia, sat down with Tori Poole, Senior Director of Brand Engagement at Cracker Barrel, for a wide‑ranging conversation on cultural relevance, creators, fandom, and what it really takes […]

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The Best Influencer Marketing Agencies for TikTok

TikTok has transformed influencer marketing with its short‑form, high‑impact video format. Brands leveraging TikTok can unlock exponential visibility, authentic engagement, and cultural resonance—particularly when creators capture attention in under 60 seconds. Its fast-paced algorithm rewards creativity, urgency, and connection in ways that traditional platforms don’t. Given TikTok’s unique dynamics—from trend cycles to sound-driven hooks and […]

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Meet Marco AI

AI is becoming an everyday creative partner, and we’re taking that partnership to the next level with the launch of Marco AI, a conversational virtual assistant built to help marketers plan, execute, and analyze influencer campaigns. Continuing to carry the name of Linqia’s beloved starfish mascot, Marco AI lives inside the company’s proprietary platform, Resonate, […]

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The Best Influencer Marketing Agencies for Instagram

Influencer marketing continues to be one of the most effective ways for brands to reach engaged, targeted audiences, and Instagram remains at the center of that ecosystem. With its emphasis on visual storytelling, community building, and high engagement across formats like Stories, Reels, and in-feed posts, Instagram is uniquely suited for creator-driven content that drives […]

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Top 8 Influencer Marketing Agencies for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) in the U.S.

What is Influencer Marketing in CPG? Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands face a unique challenge: standing out in a crowded market of everyday essentials—from snacks and beverages to personal care and household products. Influencer marketing has become a key strategy to reach consumers where they spend time—on social media and digital platforms—with authentic, engaging stories […]

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Top 10 U.S. Influencer Marketing Agencies for Pharma & Healthcare

Pharmaceutical and healthcare influencer marketing focuses on partnering with credible voices—doctors, pharmacists, medical researchers, patient advocates, and wellness experts—to communicate accurate, compliant health messages. Campaigns may address treatment education, treatment adherence, vaccine awareness, or OTC wellness products. Unlike consumer marketing, pharma campaigns must navigate strict regulations, including FDA and HIPAA guidelines while maintaining medical accuracy […]

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The Next Era of Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing isn’t just growing, it’s maturing. Linqia’s newly released 2026 State of Influencer Marketing Report reveals a fast-evolving industry that’s moving from experimental campaigns to essential, full-funnel strategies. Based on insights from over 200 enterprise marketers, the report shows that budgets are up, AI adoption is accelerating, creator content continues to outperform brand assets, […]