Five years ago, I was just another face in the crowd at industry conferences, watching from the audience as experts shared their insights from the stage. Yes, I had valuable knowledge from my 35 years ...

Publicists share the unwritten rules of influencer etiquette, the fastest ways to get blacklisted, and how to ensure you’ll never enjoy comped caviar again. For our November issue, this is part of a ...

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Being an influencer isn’t just taking photos on a nice-looking beach. There’s a lot of labor that goes on behind the scenes, and like with any labor, it’s important to get paid for it. A crucial part ...

In 2026, influencer marketing budgets are set to grow for another year running. But best practices are evolving, as one-off, pay-to-post influencer deals fail to cut through the noise. Instead, ...