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Why Influencers Are Now Buying Their Own Talent Agencies
In this episode of Influencer Marketing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack the surprising trend of top creators acquiring talent agencies outright. Using the example of a beauty influencer who bought a boutique agency for $4 million in early 2026, they explore the economics behind vertical integration in the creator economy. Why are creators bypassing traditional middlemen? What does this mean for the balance of power between platforms and talent? Lucas crunches the numbers on commission structures, client retention, and the hidden costs of running an agency. Luna pushes back on whether…
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