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How the UK Prime Minister Leverages Influencer Partnerships for Political Messaging

Andy Burnham's TikTok following surged from 99,000 to 170,000 subscribers in his first week as Prime Minister. Discover how the politician is leveraging influencer partnerships and what brands can learn from this approach.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Ōura Case Study: How a Smart Ring Brand Grew Through Female Audiences and Readiness

Ōura's CMO shared at Cannes 2026 how the brand shifted focus from sleep tracking to women's health and the readiness concept — and why this drove growth.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Bloggers

How Brands Should Work with Bloggers on TikTok: 5 Steps to Organic Reach

Social Media Today published a guide on organic brand promotion on TikTok. We explore why influencer analysis is critical for the platform and which tools help you find creators in your niche.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Under Armour Invests $30M in Series Ambassador Instead of New Products

The sports brand dedicates $30M to marketing via a TV series star, pushing only existing collections. We explore why storytelling-driven campaigns work without product line expansion.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Bloggers

Influencer Marketing With Streamers: Content Creators Earning Up to 3 Million Rubles Monthly

In 2025, viewers spent 36.4 billion hours watching streams. We break down Russian creator earnings, identify growing formats, and show brands how to select streamers for effective advertising campaigns.

Open insight
ETC Editorial Team8 min
Marketing

How Domain Names Impact Brand Traffic: Naming, Risks, and Protection

A domain name is more than a technical address—it's a direct traffic channel. We break down how domain choice affects brand recall, the risks posed by misspellings and cybersquatting, and why trademark registration is your best asset defense.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Marketing

Beauty Brand Localization: What You Can Change on New Markets and What Will Destroy Your Identity

Anastasia Gameza, a beauty brand strategist, explains where the line lies between adaptation and identity dilution when entering new markets.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors8 min
Market research

Influencer Marketing Automation: How Yandex Ads Paid Bloggers 5.3 Billion Rubles

Over three years, Yandex paid bloggers 5.3 billion rubles through its automated advertising network. We explore how advertiser approaches have evolved and why demand is shifting toward smaller channels.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Yandex 'Panorama': An Omnichannel Media Buying Tool Reaching 120M Users

Yandex has launched beta testing of 'Panorama' — a media advertising placement tool reaching 120M unique monthly users. We break down the mechanics of smart reach and ML optimization strategies.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Influencer Marketing 2025: How Cultural Arbitrage Is Reshaping Blogger Collaboration Strategies

The information cycle has shrunk to just days, and audiences have stopped responding to generic marketing language. Discover how cultural arbitrage is revolutionizing influencer collaboration and creative strategy.

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ETC Editorial Team7 min
Marketing

How to Build a Marketing Operating System for AI Agents

Gartner found that two-thirds of marketing directors expect AI to transform their functions within the next two years. Yet only 5% of executives using generative AI as a tool report significant business growth.

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AI digest · verified by editors7 min
Marketing

Digital Out-of-Home Advertising in Russian Regions: How Yandex Expands Its DOOH Network Through Magnit

Yandex connected over 400 Magnit screens in eight major cities. Analysts forecast revenue growth in the hundreds of millions of rubles, though the regional OOH market remains five times smaller than Moscow's.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How Hasbro and Mattel Monetize Adults: Toy Brand Strategy

Hasbro, Mattel, and Crayola are releasing products designed specifically for adults. We break down how classic toy brands are shifting their strategy and why they're targeting the 30+ demographic.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

How to Market Your Brand on Reddit in 2026: Five Steps to Organic Growth

In just two years, Reddit transformed into a must-have channel for marketers — search engines and AI bots now cite content from the platform. Here's a five-step framework for establishing your brand's organic presence on Reddit.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min