The creator-commerce dispatch.
Unadulterated scandals, controversies, and DTC news — plus the brand, content, and tool picks shaping creator commerce. Straight from the LoudCrowd team.
Walmart and Forbes Sponsor 'Creator Upfronts'
TikTok connects micro-influencers with manufacturers, Walmart and Forbes back 'Creator Upfronts,' and more social commerce news for brands.
Read the issue →Black Friday Creator-Affiliates and TikTok Child Safety
Mega-influencers, prepping creator-affiliate programs for Black Friday, and TikTok's revealing child-safety documents — this week's roundup.
Read the issue →Expedia's Travel Shops and TikTok Search Ads in the US
Expedia launches creator Travel Shops, TikTok rolls out search ads in the US, and more of the week's social commerce news for brands.
Read the issue →Instagram AI Chatbots and NBC Sports' NFL Push
Instagram rolls out AI Studio chatbots, NBC Sports leans into influencers for the NFL, and social commerce meets philanthropy this week.
Read the issue →TikTok in Court and MrBeast's Leaked YouTube Playbook
TikTok's day in court, MrBeast's leaked YouTube playbook, a Roblox and Shopify partnership, and more social commerce updates for brands.
Read the issue →White House Creator Economy Conference and FTC Rules
The White House hosts the first Creator Economy Conference, the FTC lays out new influencer and AI marketing rules, and much more.
Read the issue →The 2024 TikTok Ban: Our Spicy TLDR
How a potential TikTok ban could reshape brands' influencer and social commerce strategy — plus the brand, content, and tool picks of the week.
Read the issue →Amazon Prime Day 2024 Recap and Shoppable UGC
An Amazon Prime Day 2024 recap, why shoppable UGC matters for brands, and the rest of the week's social commerce news worth knowing.
Read the issue →Cannes Lions Recap, RXBAR, and Program Growth
A Cannes Lions 2024 recap, how RXBAR found relevance, and the creator-program growth strategies behind this week's social commerce headlines.
Read the issue →Google Targets Traditional Affiliates, and More
Google's site-reputation update takes aim at traditional affiliate content, plus a brand giveaway to remember and the week's social commerce news.
Read the issue →Glossier x Shopify and Influencer SaaS Acquisitions
Glossier and Shopify partner up, the influencer-marketing SaaS consolidation wave continues, and more social commerce news for brands.
Read the issue →Boohoo Launches Influencer Shops, Threads Turns 1
Boohoo rolls out an influencer storefronts program, Threads marks its first year, and more of the week's social commerce updates for brands.
Read the issue →YouTube Shopping, TikTok Studio, and More Social Commerce
YouTube Shopping opens up, TikTok launches Studio, and the social commerce stories shaping how brands sell through creators this week.
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