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Why Authenticity Is the New Currency in Influencer Marketing
Lucas and Luna dig into the growing backlash against polished, agency-approved influencer content. Using the May 2026 collapse of a major beauty brand's campaign after fans accused the creators of being 'too scripted,' they explore why audiences are rewarding raw, unpolished, and even messy endorsements. They discuss the rise of the 'anti-influencer' aesthetic, how brands like Glossier and Liquid Death have leaned into imperfection, and what data from a recent Nielsen study says about trust signals in sponsored posts. The episode also covers the risks of…
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