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Your 2025 Influencer Marketing Edge
Happy Holidays! đ 2025 is all about smarter influencer marketing strategies and bigger winsâwe're here to help you get there.
As the year wraps up and the holiday season goes into full swing, the team and I at Superstar are sending you our warmest wishes and a big thanks.
We really appreciate you being part of our community and sticking with us.
Before officially closing out 2024, we wanted to give you a quick peek at what exciting things weâre cooking up for you in 2025.
As leaders in influencer marketing, we know youâre focused on scaling your programs, driving ROI, and building impactful influencer collaborations that deliver real results.
Our 2025 newsletter is designed to support you in all these areas, providing the insights and frameworks you need to lead, grow, innovate, and consistently deliver top-tier performance.
That means weâll be bringing you even more in-depth, actionable content, including downloadable guides, templates, checklists, and deep dives into key areas to help you tackle the challenges you face every day:
Influencer marketing ROI & measurement: Struggling to prove the value of your influencer campaigns to stakeholders? We get it. Weâll tackle that head-on with smart strategies for attribution, advanced analytics, reporting that actually makes sense, and showing clear ROI.
Scaling influencer programs: Dealing with tight budgets, limited resources, or logistical headaches as you try to grow your programs? Weâve got you covered. Weâll share solutions for automation, streamlined workflows, effective team management, and expanding your reach.
Influencer discovery & vetting: Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of influencers out there? Weâll guide you through using the best search tools, applying effective vetting criteria, and making the whole process way less of a headache.
Workflow efficiency and automation: Spending way too much time on tedious manual tasks? Weâll show you how to streamline and automate everything from contracts and payments to content approvals, communication, and reportingâso you can get back to the stuff you actually enjoy.
Building high-performing influencer relationships: Want long-term partnerships that drive results? Weâll share proven communication strategies, relationship management best practices, and insights into creating mutually beneficial collaborations.
Beyond these key focus areas, weâll be breaking down real-world influencer campaignsâthe wins, the losses, and everything in betweenâto give you actionable insights you can use right away.
Youâll see exactly what worked, what fell flat, and, most importantly, how to avoid costly mistakes and replicate proven successes.
And that's not all!
We're also ramping up our influencer marketing events in 2025.
From San Francisco to New York (and everywhere in between!), we'll be coming to a city near you. Stay tuned for dates and locationsâwe can't wait to connect in person!
Thanks again for all your support.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season and a fantastic New Year! We canât wait to reconnect in 2025! âď¸
Industry news and insights
Where is the creator economy headed in 2025?
As 2024 comes to a close, the creator economy shows no signs of slowing down. Forbes offers insights into what to expect in 2025, exploring the key trends shaping its continued growth. Read more here
The hard truth about creator marketing ROI: 15 industry leaders reveal what works
Measuring creator marketing ROI remains a significant challenge, as traditional metrics often fail to capture the nuanced ways creators shape brand perception and influence consumer behavior. Fifteen industry experts share their perspectives on the challenges of demonstrating ROI and practical strategies for overcoming them. Read more here
TikTok to seek emergency lifeline from highest court
TikTok and ByteDance have filed an emergency motion with the US Appeals Court as they prepare to seek review by the Supreme Court regarding the Act that could ban or force a sale of TikTok. This legal maneuver is the latest development in the ongoing dispute that will determine the fate of TikTok in the US. Read more here
The kids are online: How brands are navigating Gen Alpha marketing
Marketing to Gen Alpha presents unique challenges. From collaborating with kid influencers to crafting messages that resonate with parents of tweens, Marketing Brew examines the approaches marketers are taking to reach this demographic and the ethical and creative guidelines to ensure responsible marketing practices. Read more here
TikTok drives holiday shopping: More than 50% of users discover gifts on the app - study shows
A new survey by marketing agency MGH reveals that 55% of TikTok users have discovered holiday gift ideas while scrolling the platform this season, with 39% actively searching for gift inspiration on the app. Read more here
Find influencers and automate your outreach
Tired of endlessly scrolling social media to find the right influencers? Sick of copying and pasting contact information between platforms? Wish you could personalize outreach messages to multiple influencers at once?
The Superstar Chrome extension helps you discover, analyze, and connect with influencers across all major social media platforms â saving you hours of work and supporting your vetting process.
Unlock powerful data: Go beyond follower counts and get instant insights into audience demographics, content performance, and growth trends, all within your browser.
Discover across platforms: Find the perfect creators, whether they're on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, without jumping between platforms.
Streamline outreach: Send personalized messages to influencers directly from their profiles, eliminating tedious copy-and-paste.
Seamless Superstar integration: Build custom lists and launch campaigns instantly, managing all your collaborations from our platform.
Hereâs how you can get started with Superstar
Download the Chrome Extension: Unlock insights, find influencers faster and streamline your outreach.
Explore the platform: Sign up for a free trial and start managing your creators.
Get our special offer: Join our exclusive community
For a limited time, Product Hunt + Creator Marketing Community members will get a 15% discount on our paid plan. All you need to do is be accepted to the LinkedIn community, leave a comment on PH, and schedule a call with one of the founders.
Schedule a demo: Click here
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Interesting reads
Majority of social media influencers donât verify information before sharing it, study finds [LINK]
TikTok wants Western consumers to shop like the Chinese [LINK]
In defense of being âextremely online.â The creator economy by the numbers [LINK]
AI influencers are here â but will they ever replace humans? [LINK]
Influencer classes are all the rage as colleges start to take wannabes seriously [LINK]
Free Creator Economy Resource List
Looking for the latest news and insights on the creator economy? Weâve curated a selection of top industry resources â all continuously updatedâ to help marketers navigate the creator economy more effectively. Check it out here đ