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Why CMOs Are Betting on Creator-Led Paid Communities

Episode 61 of The CMO Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore why top CMOs are allocating budget to creator-led paid communities—subscription spaces run by influencers like Marie Poulin's Notion Mastery or Ben Thompson's Stratechery Plus. They break down the economics: how a community with 2,000 members at $30/month generates $720,000 annually in high-margin, predictable recurring revenue, compared to the single-use cost of a sponsored post. They discuss the brand benefits: first-party data, zero ad fatigue, and direct feedback loops. And they address the risks: creator…

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