How creators use automation tools to deliver authentic, monetizable content

Creators — and the brands they work with — are navigating a complex landscape. Social media platforms are flooded with content and creators, while constant tweaks to their algorithms can dramatically impact reach and engagement.

These challenges make it increasingly difficult for creators to monetize their content, particularly those who rely on sharing affiliate links. This also creates a ripple effect for brands, as they deal with unpredictable reach and ROI regarding their creator marketing efforts.

“With the sheer volume of content that’s on social media right now, it’s critical for creators to stand out. And the most successful creators are standing out through strong authenticity,” said Ashley Allen, vp of product management at Collective Voice. “Creators building long-term engagement and fostering those relationships with their followers create that deepening connection that will, in turn, produce results for brands.

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BeReal launches its ad business in the U.S. just as others pull back

BeReal is betting that everyone else’s uncertainty is its moment.

Despite starting out as an anti-ad platform, the social app is kicking off its U.S. ads business today, at what might seem like the worst possible time to ask marketers for money — when budgets are tight and patience is tighter. But according to BeReal’s U.S. ad chief, the surrounding chaos isn’t a hurdle, it’s an opening.

“From what I’ve heard from my contacts on the agency and brand side in the U.S., there’s a need for an alternative to the polished, less authentic content that users are consuming and they are seeing a rebalance of ecosystems,” said Ben Moore, who is joining BeReal as managing director of the U.S. on Monday, from Walmart Connect. “Agencies are definitely reevaluating where they show up and that’s where we come in.”

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