Influencers & Creators

Influencer marketing strategies—why random creator content works with consumers

Blue Hour Studios surveyed 1,000 U.S. consumers for its “The New Rules of Influence” report. (Adobe Stock)
January 22, 2025 11:00 AM

Influencers’ sway over consumer spending has soared in recent years, driving many marketers to fork over thousands of dollars for testimonials from social media stars. But the majority of consumers are just as, if not more, likely to make a purchase based on a social media post from an unfamiliar creator as they are an internet celebrity, according to a new study.

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