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What we have learned about measuring influence, choosing creators and writing a report someone else can read.

BlogNEW: Reveal Brand Safety Risks Before They Hit You Thanks to AITL;DR: Stellar’s Brand Safety helps brands and agencies identify risky influencer content before a campaign launches. It analyzes textual content across social networks and languages, classifies posts into eleven sensitive categories, and assigns severity scores from zero to nine. Brand Safety is a decision support tool, not an automated exclusion system. It helps teams move faster, […]10 min read
BlogTikTok Under U.S. Control: What Brands Need to KnowTL;DR: TikTok’s shift toward U.S. governance marks the start of a new regulatory era. Stricter moderation, higher transparency standards and…6 min readBlogInfluencer Marketing Recap 2025: The Year That Rebuilt the Creator Economy2025 was one of the most transformative years the creator economy has ever seen. The global influencer market hit $32.55 billion, AI became a…5 min readBlogBrand security and deepfakes: This Christmas seasonTL;DR: Deepfakes and AI-manipulated ads surged during the 2025 holiday season, targeting creator identities, faking endorsements and damaging brand…6 min readBlogInstagram TV App in Planning: Reels on the Big ScreenInstagram is preparing a TV app for Reels, a shift that could move social video from the scroll to the sofa. For brands and creators, this opens new…6 min readBlogKylie Jenner’s “Prison Comeback” Shows Polarization Isn’t a StrategyPolarization might bring clicks, but it kills trust. Global studies show that unsafe environments destroy brand credibility. With Stellar Tech’s…7 min readBlogSocial media gets age limit ban for young peopleInstagram’s new PG-13 guidelines for teen accounts signal a cultural and strategic shift in social media. For brands, influence can no longer be…8 min readBlogUGC & Influencer Marketing: Your Data-Driven Reach BoosterAs organic reach continues to decline across social platforms, brands must combine authentic user-generated content with data-driven influencer…7 min readBlogStellar Tech: exclusive Tech Partner for Belgium’s first influencer certificate!“The creation of the Influencer Certificate stems from the need to professionalize influencer marketing”, said Cathy Pill – CEO of Stellar Tech as…9 min readBlogTikTok’s Bulletin Boards: A new era for creator community buildingLess pressure, more focus: TikTok’s answer to creator burnout Authentic community building is now a cornerstone of successful influencer marketing…5 min readBlogAre retailers missing the $32B influencer shift?When caution turns costly: what German retailers teach us about the influencer boom Influencer marketing is booming worldwide, but not everyone is…5 min readBlogThe Instagram SEO checklist every brand should share with creatorsWhen Instagram posts became visible on Google in July 2025, it marked a turning point for brands and agencies. For the first time, your influencer…9 min read

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