Linqia Named Double Finalist in CMI’s 2026 Content Marketing Awards
San Francisco, CA, July 2026. Linqia, the leading independent influencer marketing agency in the US, has officially been announced as a finalist in two categories of the Content Marketing Institute’s 2026 Content Marketing Awards. The agency was shortlisted for Best Use of Humor and Best Use of Influencer Marketing, underscoring Linqia’s ability to deliver high impact, creative, and culturally resonant campaigns in partnership with top CPG brands.
The Content Marketing Awards highlight the best among cutting-edge projects, standout results, and exceptional experiences leading the way in content marketing.
Linqia earned its dual recognition through two standout campaigns:
Finalist in Best Use of Humor: The “International Delight Comic Creators” campaign in partnership with Danone. This campaign empowered creators to lean into their distinct comedic voices while seamlessly integrating brand messaging. The highly engaging short-form videos successfully sparked widespread cultural conversations surrounding the demise of plain, unflavored coffee and superiority of International Delight.
Finalist in Best Use of Influencer Marketing: The “Summer of 1999” campaign in partnership with Instacart. This nostalgic, creator-driven campaign delivered full-funnel results by combining rich storytelling with performance-driven media strategies across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube. Utilizing 76 unique content assets and collaborations with prominent creators like @aww.sam and @aliciasicz, the campaign achieved standout performance metrics across all channels.
“Brands are increasingly recognizing creators, not just for their influence, but for their ability to fuel a wider content marketing ecosystem,” says Finola Austin, VP, Creative & Client Strategy at Linqia. “Linqia’s recognition as a finalist in two categories of the Content Marketing Awards is a testament to the creativity of our brand partners and internal teams, but also to the fact that the impact of influencer marketing is felt beyond standalone influencer marketing campaigns.”
The full list of this year’s finalists and category details can be found on the Content Marketing Institute’s website.
About Linqia
Linqia is the leading independent influencer marketing agency in the US. While some influencer companies offer only project management software, and others operate as creative agencies, we leverage our proprietary AI-powered technology platform, Resonate, and an experienced strategic and creative team to create emotive, human-first campaigns for the brands that inspire and perform.
