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.

Creator holding a sneaker during a TikTok Shop live, pointing at a screen showing the product and buyer comments, Eiffel Tower in the backgroundBlogTikTok Shop: how to integrate it into your influencer marketing? The guideWith shopping now built into videos and lives, TikTok is turning entertainment into a sales channel. Find out how to choose the right creators, design formats that convert and track results when you add TikTok Shop to your strategy.11 min read
Woman smiling at a monitor showing Google search results for linen summer outfits made of Instagram postsBlogInstagram posts visible on Google: what changes for your influencer marketing?Public posts from business and creator accounts can now show up in Google results, even for people without an Instagram account. Here is what that…6 min readBlogThe complete 2025 guide to Instagram formats and content typesShould your next campaign use a photo, carousel, reel, story or live? This guide walks through every Instagram format with its strengths, weaknesses…14 min readTwo friends hug on a station platform as a train from Brussels arrives in BerlinBlogUnited we grow: Stellar Tech’s German powerplay with IROIN® AcquisitionStellar Tech and IROIN® are joining forces, bringing together two teams with a shared vision from Brussels to Berlin. Meet the people behind the deal…4 min readTwo women on a sofa review a campaign performance dashboard showing reach, engagement rate and EMV on a laptopBlogInfluencer marketing KPIs: the complete Stellar guide to measuring your campaigns in 2025With so many metrics and acronyms, it is easy to lose sight of the numbers that actually matter. This guide sorts influencer KPIs by objective and…13 min readFour colleagues around a table spell out UGC, KPI, EMV and ROI with letter blocks next to a notebook titled Influencer Marketing ABCBlogInfluencer Marketing GlossaryNot sure what EMV, always-on campaigns or brand advocates really mean? This A to Z glossary gives you clear, practical definitions of the influencer…13 min readTwo phones side by side on a table, one playing an Instagram reel and one showing a story with a "Reel or Story?" pollBlogInstagram reel or story: what’s the difference, and how to choose?Reels and stories may both be short and vertical, but they behave very differently. Learn how the two formats compare on reach, lifespan and…11 min readA creator in a purple blazer twirls a scarf on a sunny street while a friend films her for an Instagram reelBlogOur tips for boosting your Instagram reelsReels stay on Instagram long after a story disappears, making them one of your strongest tools for brand visibility. Discover practical ways to make…7 min readTwo people laugh by a sofa next to a laptop showing a sentiment report with 82% positive commentsBlogStellar and comment analysis: a major step forward for the success of your influencer campaignsEvery comment under a sponsored post says something about how your campaign is landing. Discover how AI-powered comment analysis turns these…6 min readThree friends dance on a sunny rooftop while a phone on a tripod with a ring light films a summer TikTok trendBlogTikTok trends for influencer marketing: How to identify 2023 summer trendsTikTok trends rise fast and fade just as quickly, so timing is everything for brands. Learn what makes a trend, how to spot the summer 2023…10 min readTwo marketers laugh at a screen showing an AI forecast of predicted reach and audience authenticity for a creatorBlogWhat is the impact of AI on influencer marketing?From ChatGPT to virtual assistants, artificial intelligence is reshaping how brands create content and work with creators. Explore how AI is already…8 min readThree friends laugh around a laptop showing a comment analysis dashboard, with comment bubbles tagged positive, neutral or negative floating around itBlogComment Analysis – Discover the new revolutionary feature of StellarGo beyond reach and likes in your campaign reports. Stellar's new Comment Analysis reveals how audiences feel about your products, which emojis and…1 min read

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