Influencer marketing trends have transformed at pace over the past 10 years - but how have they defined the creator economy as we know it today? In this not-to-miss session, we’ll bring together experts and changemakers to spotlight 3-4 key influencers impacting the world of influencer marketing - both now and in the future. This future-gazing session will inspire you to think bigger, covering everything from what’s next on the horizon to new ways of thinking on how to collaborate with creators and storytellers to reap the rewards of influencer marketing.

Steve Forbes once said: “Your brand is the single most important investment you can make in your business”. For marketers to realize the true value of influencer marketing, they need to understand that the investment they make is going to deliver ROI. Too often, when brands think about influencer marketing, they believe they will only get results if they use big name celebrities. Times have changed. Influence is accretive, it strengthens over time. For brands working with influencers, the real value comes from building relationships and finding the ‘less obvious’ talent who will become long-term ambassadors for your brand.

With that comes trust – trust in the influencers themselves, trust in their communities and trust in the partners you are working with to secure these partnerships. In this session, we explore the pricing and considerations for marketers when budgeting for campaigns and demonstrate how to measure ROI from different types of influencer marketing to ensure that the commitment from brands pays off and unlocks long-term value that impacts the bottom line.