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The Weekly Brief

Notes on creator marketing that actually works.

Campaign teardowns, process notes, and the occasional argument with an industry metric.

Strategy · 6 min read

Why View Count Is the Wrong Metric for Creator ROI

A breakdown of the funnel metrics that actually predict revenue — and why the campaigns with the biggest view counts are rarely the ones that pay off.

Jul 14, 2026
Process · 8 min read

Inside a 6-Week Creator Campaign, Start to Finish

From the first strategy call to the final report — a real timeline of how we plan, brief, produce, and measure a mid-size campaign.

Jun 29, 2026
Paid Media · 5 min read

The Whitelisting Playbook: Turning Organic Posts Into Ads

How paid amplification of creator content outperforms traditional social ads, and the setup mistakes that quietly waste budget.

Jun 10, 2026
Talent · 7 min read

What We Look For Before Signing a New Creator

Follower count is the least useful number on a media kit. Here is the actual checklist our talent team runs before any partnership.

May 22, 2026
Strategy · 6 min read

Building an Ambassador Program That Outlasts a Campaign

The difference between a one-off sponsored post and a long-term partnership that compounds audience trust — and revenue — over time.

May 3, 2026
Process · 5 min read

Reading a Creator Media Kit Like a Media Buyer

Engagement rate alone tells you almost nothing. A guide to the numbers that matter and where to find them.

Apr 18, 2026