"We're moving away from traditional influencer partnerships toward authentic, relatable moments that truly resonate," said Lea Huruglica, emphasizing the shift brands are making in their promotional strategies.
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"From my perspective, whilst the risk of a potential recession will naturally have an impact on brands' marketing budgets, influencers shouldn't be disproportionately affected within the cuts. If anything, brands should be leaning on them more."
"I can reach a lot of people myself," said Austin, who has about 2 million followers across all platforms. "So sending a creator like me to an experience, I am engaging my followers to get that awareness."
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