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Russia's Influencer Marketing Market Reaches 57 Billion Rubles — What's Next

Russia's influencer marketing market has reached 57 billion rubles. We analyze why growth is slowing down, where budgets are shifting, and what this means for brands in 2026.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data6 min
Media buying

How Much Blogger Advertising Costs in 2026: YouTube, Telegram, VK

How blogger advertising prices changed in 2026 on YouTube, Telegram and VK: real CPM figures and the distribution of advertising budgets.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data5 min
Bloggers

How to Check an Influencer for Fake Followers Before Running Ads

Checklist for vetting an influencer before ad integration: follower dynamics, engagement rate, audience geography, and what agencies should look for.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors ETC4 min
Market research

Where Influencer Marketing Budgets Will Shift in 2026

RARA forecast: YouTube's share of influencer marketing budgets may drop to 12%, while Telegram and TikTok are set to grow. We analyze where brands should focus in 2026.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data6 min
Marketing

Blogger Ad Labeling in 2026: What Changed and How to Avoid Fines

ERIR now cross-checks advertising data in real time in 2026, and document preparation timelines have been cut in half. We break down the new rules for blogger ad labeling.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors ETC5 min
Marketing

Why Brands Trust Blogger Advertising More Than Banners

92% of social media users trust blogger recommendations. How influencer marketing differs from display advertising and when each channel works best.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data5 min