ETC AGENCY blog

INFLUENCER MARKETING
IN NUMBERS

Research, prices and campaign cases — verified data with practical takeaways for brands.

Explore fresh insights Open sources · ETC editorial review
choose a topic

Fresh insights

Research, cases and practical tools — without unnecessary theory.

Marketing

Influencer Ads and Regional Media: How Cultural Codes Replaced Matryoshka Dolls

Regional media and brands are abandoning template symbols in favor of hyperlocal content and authentic stories. We break down successful cases and potential risks of this trend.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Media buying

ON Media and Assembly of the Peoples of Russia Launch Cultural Media Projects for Youth

ON Media and the Assembly of the Peoples of Russia have signed an agreement to launch the third season of the Creative Laboratory ON Lab. The project will create content about cultural diversity for young people from across Russia.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors2 min
Marketing

ROMI for Blogger Advertising: Formula, Attribution, and Honest Calculation

A practical ROMI methodology that doesn't confuse profit with revenue and acknowledges that not every promo code order resulted solely from advertising.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team10 min
Media buying

Influencer Advertising Media Plan: Structure, Forecasting, and Budget Management

A media plan is far more than a list of names and rates—it's a working campaign model. We break down its components, assumptions, and control points.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team10 min
Marketing

Influencer Agency Brief: What to Fill Out for an Accurate Media Plan

What initial information an agency really needs before selecting influencers—and how a well-prepared brief cuts timelines, errors, and campaign launch costs.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team9 min
Marketing

Influencer Agency Pricing: What Goes Into Your Budget

We skip the averages and show you how to read an agency proposal and compare offers based on equal scope of work.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team9 min
Market research

Influencer Marketing vs AI-Generated Content: How YouTube and Substack Are Changing the Rules

For years, platforms profited from creator content—now they're pouring billions into AI. We break down how this shift impacts influencer marketing and blogger advertising.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 Starting 2027: What This Means for Brands

France's Parliament has passed a law prohibiting social media use for anyone under 15—a first in Europe. Starting January 2027, all users will be required to undergo age verification.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Blogger Advertising for Small Business: How Mastercard Builds an Ecosystem Through Food Creators

Mastercard launched a video series with food bloggers visiting lesser-known restaurants across the US and handing owners $10,000 grants. Experts explain why this model works and what it means for brands.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Uber Extends Media Buying Contract with Omnicom Media: $879 Million Budget

Uber has renewed its media buying contract with Omnicom Media across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company's global advertising budget has reached $879 million.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

Pinterest: How Catalog Optimization Increases ROAS by 28% — A Brand Guide

Pinterest explains how catalog configuration impacts advertising effectiveness: from title structure to the number of SKUs in groups.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Nostalgia Branding: How Spangler Builds a Candy Empire on 100+ Year Old Classics

Spangler Candy owns Dum Dums, Sweethearts, and Bit-O-Honey—brands over a century old. The company grows 3–5% annually by acquiring assets during downturns and restoring their original recipes.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Match rate: the audience coverage metric in advertising that goes untracked

Match rate shows how many customers from your database the platform could identify for targeting. Most brands loses up to 55% of their audience — and never realizes it.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Marketing

Influencer Advertising in Femtech: How Platform Censorship Blocks Product Promotion

Femtech startups have attracted $6.2 bln in investment since 2019, yet face ad blocks across all platforms. We break down how content moderation hinders promotion and what brands can do about it.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors7 min