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Older posts in the field-notes archive. 279 total.
- 8 min read
Marketing and Advertising in a Creator-First World
Marketing and advertising is changing fast as creator pools take over reach. Here is what 598 indexed channels and 189,607 deals tell us about budget moves.
- marketing and advertising
- creator marketing
- niche influencer marketing
- sponsor brands
- 9 min read
How to Make Money on Instagram 2026: Earn $4,380 Monthly
A practical, numbers-first guide to turning an Instagram account into real income, from affiliate funnels to brand deals to service sales.
- creator economy
- monetization
- affiliate marketing
- 5 min read
How to Grow on YouTube 2026: 13,351 Channels Show Success
5 levers that move YouTube subscriber growth in 2026, drawn from our deal log.
- 5 min read
FTC Influencer Marketing Enforcement in 2026: What Changed
What FTC influencer marketing enforcement actually targets in 2026, with brand-side actions to take.
- 7 min read
Beauty Influencers 2026: $40,000 for 14 Sponsorships
A roster of US-based beauty influencers built for sponsorship buyers in 2026, with named creators, real engagement reads, and the names we would skip.
- 6 min read
Affiliate Website 2026: $2,750 Median Deal for Creators
What an affiliate website actually needs to convert in 2026, with rates from 23 priced creators and supply across 8,542 tracked channels.
- affiliate website
- affiliate marketing
- creator economy
- creator rates
- 5 min read
SaaS Marketing Agency in 2026: Hire One That Ships
How to pick and test a SaaS marketing agency in 2026 — with cost math and a 90-day pilot plan.
- 6 min read
New Social Media in 2026: 13,349 Creators, Real Rates
What new social media looks like through deal data. Tier supply across 13,349 tracked creators, real rate medians by tier, and a 43% sponsor repeat rate.
- new social media
- creator economy
- sponsor repeat rate
- creator rates
- 5 min read
Nano Influencer Rates 2026: What Sub-10K Creators Charge
Real nano-tier rates by platform, format, and category, drawn from our first-party deal log.
- 9 min read
How to Start Affiliate Marketing 2026: Earn $29 Per Sale
A step-by-step beginner's guide to launching an affiliate marketing business in 2026, with niche selection, network comparisons, and content strategies that actually convert.
- affiliate marketing
- creator economy
- passive income
- content strategy