Author: Marcus Lane
Marcus has spent twelve years working agency-side, running influencer campaigns for everything from DTC startups to Fortune 500 brands. He’s known for deep-dive analysis and hands-on experimentation with every major platform. Marcus is passionate about showing what works (and what flops) through real-world examples.
Chamberlain Coffee skipped celebrity muscle and used a nano-creator seeding strategy to earn real Target shelf space. Here’s the playbook.
Reddit cut fake engagement 20% with AI trust signals — here’s what brand community managers should steal for their own platforms.
Duolingo’s unhinged owl content isn’t just brand awareness — it’s a TikTok Shop merch engine other brands should study.
Grubhub skipped celebrity deals and used a TikTok micro-creator food review program to drive app installs at a fraction of the cost.
LinkedIn’s video ranking overhaul rewards structured executive talking-heads over polished brand video. Here’s the B2B playbook.
Instagram’s discovery ranking now weighs creator authenticity signals over polish—here’s what changed and how brands should rebrief creators.
Instagram’s discovery ranking now weights creator authenticity signals over polish—here’s what brands must change in briefs and budgets.
Chamberlain Coffee turned Instagram Broadcast Channels into a zero-paid-media retention engine, converting casual fans into repeat buyers.
A B2B playbook for turning LinkedIn Live executive roundtables into pipeline, not just impressions and applause.
Home decor brands win on Pinterest by building seasonal creator boards months ahead, structuring for the platform’s uniquely long discovery windows.