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Influencer campaigns lack memorability and impact, new study shows
More than half of the UK consumers surveyed admitted they could not recall a brand’s name after seeing it in an influencer post, with only a quarter having purchased a product recommended by an influencer.
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Inauthentic influencers: is honesty the best policy?
Last month, Ogilvy announced it would no longer work with influencers who distort or retouch their bodies or faces for ads. While it's a bold move for an agency to take such a stance, it’s unlikely to totally eradicate the issue of inauthentic influencing.
WPP acquires US influencer marketing agency Village Marketing
Village Marketing will join network Wunderman Thompson.
Crisis hits: Brands which landed in hot water in China this year
YEAR IN REVIEW: There were dozens of examples of brands and influencers falling foul of Chinese consumer expectations this year, resulting in boycotts, terminated contracts and store closures. We round up a few of the high-profile cases.
Top China livestreamers ‘canceled’ for tax evasion
After being slapped with massive fines by China’s tax authorities, two top livestreamers are now getting canceled on local social media. Brands beware.
L’Oréal handles pricing controversy in China following Double-11 promise
The brand faced an uproar from consumers and top KOLs over what appeared to be a broken pricing promise. Its response, perceived by most as reasonable, has defused the situation.
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