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Do we actually trust influencers? | Creator Trust Report 2026

Do we actually trust influencers? We polled 1042 USΒ adults in June 2026 and asked them about trust, purchase decisions, and what makes creators trustworthy.
Whitney Blankenship
September 30, 2026

Featuring insights from influencer marketing pros. Hear from people who actually do the same job as you.

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Marit Tiesema
Augmentum Media
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Andreea Moise
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Local Influencer Marketing 101: How (& Why) To Work With Local Influencers
Momina Asif
October 15, 2022
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How To Find (& Partner With) Fast Growing Influencers
Rochi Zalani
October 13, 2022
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Momina Asif
September 28, 2022
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7 Ways to Repurpose Influencer-Generated Content (& How To Do It)
Eleni Zoe
September 6, 2022
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How To Get, Use, & Track Influencer-Generated Content
Eleni Zoe
August 19, 2022
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When Promo Codes Aren’t Enough: Measuring Influencer Campaigns with Marketing Mix Modeling
Michael Kaminsky
August 8, 2022
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How To Build A Brand Ambassador Program In 7 Easy Steps: The Ultimate Guide (With Examples)
Rochi Zalani
July 27, 2022
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How To Manage Influencers: 7 Proven Relationship Management Methods
Ryan Prior
July 5, 2022
Relationships
Influencer Ad Disclosure: A Marketer’s Guide (FTC Guidelines)
Cecylia Dumas
June 2, 2022
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Influencer Outreach Guide: How To Contact Influencers (With Templates)
Avery Schrader
May 10, 2022
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