Influencer marketing blog

Influence,decoded.

News, trends and practical guides on influencer marketing and social media – from choosing the right creators to proving ROI. Insights from the Stellar team to help brands and agencies stay one step ahead.

Young creators on Brussels' Grand-Place holding a Belgian Influencer CertificateBlogStellar Tech: exclusive Tech Partner for Belgium’s first influencer certificate!Belgium has launched its first Influencer Certificate to raise standards for transparency and ethics in creator marketing. Learn who is behind the programme, how creators can earn it and why Stellar Tech is powering it.9 min read
Creator showing a TikTok Bulletin Board message on his phone to a group of cheering followersBlogTikTok’s Bulletin Boards: A new era for creator community buildingWith half of creators reporting burnout, TikTok is offering a quieter way to stay close to their most engaged fans. Discover how Bulletin Boards work…5 min readCreator filming herself with shopping bags outside a Berlin fashion store on Kurfürstendamm, watched by fansBlogAre retailers missing the $32B influencer shift?In Germany, only 13% of retailers work with influencers, compared with 86% of US brands. Discover what that hesitation really costs and the…5 min readTwo marketers reviewing an Instagram SEO checklist next to a Google search result on a desktop screenBlogThe Instagram SEO checklist every brand should share with creatorsSince July 2025, Instagram posts can appear in Google results, giving your creator content a much longer life. Use this step-by-step framework to…9 min readMarketer on a rooftop terrace using AI creator search on a laptop while writing campaign ideas in a notebookBlog3 ways AI makes influencer marketing smarterImagine planning influencer campaigns in hours instead of weeks. Discover how AI speeds up creator discovery, helps you tailor briefs at scale and…5 min readBlogStellar Tech expands Benelux reach by merging Creatorz with JoinStellar Tech has acquired Join, the leading creator marketing platform in the Netherlands, and will merge it with Creatorz. The result is a single…5 min readBlogThis is how brands win with social searchFor many young consumers, TikTok and Instagram have replaced Google as the place to look for products. See how brands like Maybelline and Gymshark…6 min readBlog5 ways to use ASMR for maximum engagementAI-generated textures and satisfying sounds have taken ASMR far beyond whispering videos. Learn how your brand can use the format to boost watch time…7 min readThree performers in black leather KPop Demon Hunters outfits posing on stage in front of fans and photographersBlogKPop Demon Hunters: turn a viral trend into a brand momentA Netflix animation became a global TikTok phenomenon almost overnight. Learn how your brand can join a pop culture moment like this quickly and…5 min readYoung man at a café table using the Instagram Map feature on his phone, next to an instant camera and polaroid photosBlogInstagram Reposts & Maps: A Gen Z Fix for Engagement and ConnectionReposts, Maps and the Friends tab show Instagram turning back towards friends and real connection. Find out what is driving the shift with Gen Z and…7 min readTwo women laughing over sneaker sketches at a table, in front of a wall of photos organized by year from 2023 to 2026BlogInfluencer relationship management: from campaign-based marketing to relationship strategyStarting from scratch with every campaign wastes time, budget and your best creator relationships. Learn how to manage creators as a long-term…7 min readWoman at a desk pointing at an influencer search on the Stellar platform, with campaign goals noted in a notebookBlogHow to find the right influencers: best practices & technologyAmong more than 200 million creators, finding the right partner for your brand can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here are the key…12 min read

Ready to make influence work on your terms?