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Insights for Creator Marketing

Practical guides, case studies, and strategies for brands and creators building real partnerships.

Case Study

How Daniel Wellington Built a $230 Million Brand with Micro-Influencers and a $15,000 Budget

The story of how a $15,000 watch startup became a $230M brand by sending free products to small Instagram creators instead of buying ads.

March 24, 20266 min read
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How-To Guide

How to Manage Creator Relationships Without Expensive Software

A practical guide to managing creator relationships using free tools and simple systems — before you need a $400/month platform.

March 24, 20265 min read
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K-Beauty

Korean Beauty Has a $2 Billion Problem in America — And Seoul Can't Fix It

Why K-beauty brands keep failing in the US — and the counterintuitive playbook that actually works. Hint: fire your agency, send product, and get out of the way.

March 24, 20267 min read
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Case Study

How Gymshark Grew from a Garage to $1.4 Billion with Creator Partnerships

The Gymshark story: how a 19-year-old built a billion-dollar fitness brand by partnering with creators instead of buying ads. What small businesses can learn.

March 22, 20267 min read
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How-To Guide

Your First Creator Campaign: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

A practical guide to running your first creator campaign as a small business — from finding the right creators to measuring results, even on a tight budget.

March 22, 20267 min read
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