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Why Influencers Are Becoming Fractional CMOs
In this episode of Influencer Marketing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of influencers as fractional chief marketing officers for emerging brands. They examine the case of skincare startup Dew Drops, which granted creator Mia Chen a 0.5 percent equity stake, a board observer seat, and veto power over brand messaging in exchange for a 12-month content partnership. The hosts unpack how this model shifts the power dynamic from transactional sponsorship to strategic partnership, the legal complexities of fiduciary duty for creators, and why both sides are betting on long-term…
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