THE DAILY INFLUENCE

The Business of Influence, Tracked.

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Creators are becoming a bigger part of Fashion Week. But are they getting greater access?

Creators are becoming a bigger presence at London Fashion Week, helping brands take runway moments beyond the people in the room. But as their influence grows, access to official shows can still depend heavily on existing industry relationships.

Oct 2, 2026

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Creators are building brands beyond the feed. But will their audiences buy them?

Kai Cenat’s Vivet and Isobel Lorna’s Agende have both faced backlash over their pricing, putting the much-parroted push for creators to build beyond social media feeds to the test. The question now is how much an audience really tells you about who is willing to pay for what you’re selling.

Sep 18, 2026

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“They’re not getting paid for it”: Charnelle Merritt on the untapped market for trade creators

Trade creators are attracting growing brand interest, but many are still accepting free products in place of payment. Build and Bloom founder Charnelle Merritt told The Daily Influence why she sees an untapped commercial opportunity in the sector and how its business-minded creators are approaching brand deals.

Sep 9, 2026

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Nigeria's micro-drama audience is booming. Can its business model keep up?

Nigeria’s micro-drama market is attracting huge audiences, but the bigger opportunity lies in what comes next. Industry insiders told The Daily Influence why the country is well placed to grow the format – and what needs to happen for creators to capture more of its value.

Sep 4, 2026

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YouTube arrives at Edinburgh as a peer – on its own terms

British television has spent recent years deciding whether YouTube is a friend or foe. Last week it invited the platform to answer the question itself.

Sep 1, 2026

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“Can they build on you?”: Hannah Holland on when creators really need management

Management is often seen as a natural next step for growing creators, but HLD Talent founder Hannah Holland believes too many sign before they are ready. Speaking to The Daily Influence, she explains what makes management worthwhile – and why building a career beyond social media takes more than simply wanting to be on TV.

Aug 24, 2026

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“Why wouldn't a podcast be part of that mix?”: Jimmy McLoughlin on why politicians are turning to creators

Former Downing Street adviser turned podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin has seen political communications from both sides. He tells The Daily Influence why creators and podcasts are becoming part of the political playbook, and why businesses should be paying attention too.

Aug 20, 2026

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"I never made a DOAC trailer in a bid to go viral": Anthony Smith on doing things differently, and choosing to start again

Anthony Smith built the trailers that helped turn The Diary of a CEO into an industry benchmark. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Influence, he reflects on the moment he knew he'd made something special, why he decided to leave, and what comes next.

Aug 14, 2026

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Disney's TikTok deal puts an "untapped labor force" of fans to work

Disney's recently announced TikTok partnership has been positioned as a new way for fans to create with some of the entertainment giant's biggest franchises, but it also raises a question about the value of the content those fans are producing, and who ultimately benefits from it.

Aug 13, 2026

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