Source: EMARKETER Forecast, March 2025 - April 2025
Note: payments made by brands to creators or influencer to promote products and services on social media; excludes noncash payments such as free products or trips; excludes creator content amplified as paid media; includes video platforms with primarily user-generated content (e.g., Twitch, YouTube); aka creator revenues from social media sponsored content
Additional Note: An influencer is an individual who can sway the brand preferences, buying decisions, and loyalty of a broader population. A creator is a person or entity that develops original content primarily for digital properties with the purpose of building and monetizing their audience. Examples include celebrities, public figures, YouTube/Instagram/TikTok creators, and subject matter thought leaders/experts.