Entries by Liz Templeton

Whats new in influencer marketing – September 2023

Top News and Stories Below are Linqia’s favorite stories shaping our industry. TOP SOCIAL NEWS Southeast Technical University in Ireland will offer the country’s first degree in influencing TLDR: The degree will focus on content creation and social media, which will include courses in video and audio editing, business, and critical cultural studies. It’s received a […]

How to Win on TikTok at NeueHouse Los Angeles

On September 20th, we gathered on the sunny terrace of NeueHouse Venice Beach for our How to Win on TikTok event. It was a morning filled with yummy breakfast treats and invaluable creator insights. 🌞☕ Our discussions on creator partnerships and influencer marketing provided diverse perspectives from industry experts. Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ […]

Whats new in influencer marketing – August

Top News and Stories Below are Linqia’s favorite stories shaping our industry. Top News and Stories TikTok plans to ban links to outside e-commerce sites and shut down storefronts, all while Shops is on track to lose more than $500 million in the US this year. TLDR: A lot happened in the month of August […]

Linqia Launches Contextual Search, Leveraging AI to Find Relevant Influencers for Brands

Linqia’s AI-powered tool analyzes all relevant topics related to a search, expanding the pool of relevant influencers for brands to activate for campaigns Linqia, the leading influencer marketing platform, today announced the launch of Contextual Search, a new product feature that helps brands find untapped influencers to activate for marketing campaigns. Traditional influencer marketing platforms use […]

Navigating the Updated FTC Guidelines

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its disclosure guidelines, something they hadn’t done since 2009. If you work in the influencer marketing industry, that’s a lifetime of change since the last update, so this was a big deal.   Whether you’re an influencer, marketer, or brand, understanding these guidelines is crucial to navigate the ever-evolving […]

Social Media News: Threads is here!

In the ever-evolving world of social media, new platforms are constantly emerging, aiming to capture our attention and reshape the way we connect and share content. Instagram, the popular visual-centric platform owned by Meta, recently introduced Threads, a microblogging app that promises a fresh take on real-time conversations. Pros of Threads Easy Setup, Almost Too […]

Whats new in influencer marketing June

 Top News and Stories Below are Linqia’s favorite stories shaping our industry. Elon Musk wants cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg (yes, really) TLDR: Musk called out Zuck, Zuck said he is in, and now the entire world wants to see it. We doubt it will actually happen, but based on how much training Musk […]

Takeaways from Influencer Marketing Show 2023

🚀Linqia had a great time this week at the Influencer Marketing Show 2023! Exciting developments in influencer marketing took center stage, and we’re sharing our top takeaways below ⬇️ 🤳Creators and brands cannot be overly reliant on singular social platforms (or social platforms in general). Audiences need to be built across platforms and off platform as you […]