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Commerce Roundtable San Diego 2026: What DTC Brands Should Know

Perhaps Agency represented in San Diego on Sept. 21–22 at Commerce Roundtable, a partner marketing and ecommerce conference focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping direct-to-consumer (DTC) commerce.  The event brought together ecommerce founders, brand executives, growth marketers, and agency leaders for two days of conversations around customer acquisition, creators, and partner growth.  For Perhaps,…

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5 Things to Know Before Hiring an Influencer Agency

Hiring an influencer marketing agency should give your brand more than access to creators. The right agency should connect creator partnerships to measurable business outcomes, manage the partnerships behind the content, and show how influencer activity fits into your broader acquisition strategy.  For growth-stage brands, that means looking beyond follower counts and campaign reach. The strongest influencer…

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Influencer Marketing Trends Brands Should Watch in 2026

Influencer marketing is no longer just about brand awareness. In 2026, marketing leaders expect every marketing channel to contribute to measurable business growth.  That includes influencer partnerships. Brands are moving beyond vanity metrics like impressions and follower counts to focus on customer acquisition, revenue, and long-term profitability. Meanwhile, the creator economy continues to evolve. Social…

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How Brands Find Influencers Who Actually Convert

Influencer marketing is becoming one of the most widely used growth channels in modern partner marketing. Global influencer spending continues to increase year over year as brands invest in influencers to expand awareness and introduce their products to fresh audiences. Yet, many brands still face the same challenge. Influencers bring visibility and engagement, but it’s…

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Influencer Marketing and Performance Growth: A Framework for Brands

Influencer marketing sits at the top of the funnel. Creators shape awareness, influence consideration, and introduce products into culture before intent ever forms. But in 2026, awareness without accountability is no longer enough. Performance-based influencer models allow brands to preserve top-of-funnel impact while tying compensation to measurable downstream outcomes. The goal is not to turn…

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The Complete Guide to Affiliate, Influencer, and Media Partnerships

As the creator economy has matured, so have the expectations placed upon it.   Influencer marketing strategy, affiliate marketing integration, and media partnerships now sit at the center of modern partnership marketing. While each partner segment has proven value on its own, many brands still plan, budget, and measure them in isolation. This separation leaves revenue on the table.  The real opportunity for advertisers lies in working with a trusted partner marketing agency that connects affiliates, influencers, and media into a single performance…

The Rise of Affiliate and Influencer Partnerships: Partner-Led Commerce Reshapes Growth

The Rise of Affiliate and Influencer Partnerships: Partner-Led Commerce Reshapes Growth

Affiliate and influencer partnerships are on the rise, and brands are taking notice.  According to Shopify, more consumers are relying on influencers to evaluate products, with 69% saying they trust influencer recommendations over information from a brand.   Platform algorithms now favor authenticity more than promotional messaging.  Meanwhile, brands face rising customer acquisition cost (CAC) and declining performance from traditional paid channels, pushing investment toward outcome-based partnerships.  This shift reflects a broader change in how trust is…