As someone who's been in the creator marketing industry for more than eight years, when I think about CreatorIQ Connect—our third annual event for leaders on the cutting edge of creator marketing—it's hard for me to narrow it down to just a few reasons why I love it. So for now, here are the 10 things I’m most excited about for this year in particular. CreatorIQ Connect is going to be bigger and better than ever. I hope to see you there on October 10 in Los Angeles!
How many times can you say you’ve spent a day with the people doing the best work in the influencer marketing industry? Expect to meet executives, as well as those at the front lines of their creator marketing strategies, from Fandom, Google, AT&T, YouTube and more folks paving the way in creator marketing. Like all CreatorIQ events, CreatorIQ Connect is purpose-built and designed for fostering meaningful conversations, so you’ll walk away with more than just a few new LinkedIn connections. In fact, we consistently hear from attendees that the networking opportunities at our events are among what they value most about their experience. Check out what attendees had to say about last year’s CreatorIQ Connect.
For his very first CreatorIQ Connect, Chris Harrington will be joining us to share his vision for CreatorIQ and for the industry at large. He’s passionate about people and is one of the most genuine executives I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Catch him on the big stage and make sure to say hi during the many networking opportunities. His energy is contagious he is thrilled to put faces to names and meet our growing community. Get to know Chris on a recent episode of our Earned podcast.
Only the best mid-day pick me up on the market, for the best influencer marketing event in the industry. It wouldn’t be a CreatorIQ event without a (late) morning mimosa break! And If a mimosa isn’t your break beverage of choice, we’ll have coffee and tea on deck all day too.
Looking to dig into more efficient and effective creator discovery? Want to hear about the latest advancements in the CreatorIQ platform? Or just looking to see the faces behind the product your business relies on to run impactful creator marketing programs? Visit the CreatorIQ Product Lab anytime throughout the day and get your questions answered.
The brains behind our research like our Influencer Marketing Trends Report, How to Build Brands and Influence People (HBBIP) newsletter, and the Top 10 Leaderboard, will be on deck and are always up for a good chat about all things data. They’ll have their latest research at the ready to share, discuss where the industry is headed next, and pore over the brands who are killing it in the creator marketing space today. I learn so much every time I chat with our Research & Insights team, and I know you will too.
Our customers are some of the best brands in the world. Come get a taste of what creator events are like and join in on the fun! This year in LA we’re coming back with even more customer goodies that you can get your hands on. Be ready for amazing products from our customers MAC Cosmetics, True Citrus, Supergoop, Bumble and Bumble, Honest Company, Wella, and more.
The Ebell is a historic building for the educational and philanthropic Ebell organization, which was entirely founded by women, for women, in 1894. Amelia Erhart spoke here, Judy Garland was discovered here, and the creator economy is growing here! As an organization that champions community and equality, we’re proud to host CreatorIQ Connect at The Ebell.
Influencer, creative director, podcast host, and co-founder of viral beauty brand Summer Fridays—this woman has dominated it all. She’s also one of the OG creators who has seen it all and built a thriving, powerhouse brand that's #1 at Sephora, and #2 in engagement on our leaderboard. In her fireside chat with CreatorIQ Chief Strategy Officer Conor Begley, Marianna will share how she transformed her online presence into a thriving empire. Talk about learning from the best. Can’t wait until the event? Check her episode on Earned and see our full agenda here.
What better way to celebrate 10 years of CreatorIQ than the biggest and best CreatorIQ event yet? With a decade of creator industry experience and lessons to share, we’ll reflect on what brought us to this exciting moment in the creator economy, and our vision for the immense opportunity ahead. And to commemorate our 10th, we’ve got lots of fun surprises in store to help us celebrate together.
After a day filled with learning, networking, and preparing for what’s next in creator marketing, what better way to kick back and relax than a performance by the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra? This was a highlight for me last year, and I’m so excited to witness their powerful performances again!