Influencer Marketing Grows, But Relevance May Peak Before Hype Does

Influencer marketing continues to expand in scale, spending and platform reach, according to Collabstr’s 2026 Influencer Marketing Report, but the data also underscores how fragile the model may be as AI takes over consumer decision-making.

The report documents steady growth in creator spending, rising engagement across TikTok and Instagram, …


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