The Wrong Influencer: Why Advertising Campaigns Fail

RGartner 25 de October, 2025 Brands keep making the same mistake: they hire an influencer with millions of followers, launch a campaign, and the product doesn’t sell. The problem? They confuse two completely different types of influence. Aspirational influence: The audience wants to live like that creator. They buy because they believe that product will bring them closer to that idealized life. Personal attraction influence: The audience consumes because of the creator’s attractiveness or charisma. High engagement, excellent visual retention. But here’s an unexpected twist. ...

25 de octubre de 2025 · 2 min

Broccoli Among Donuts: The Discomfort of Serious Content on YouTube

RGartner 24 de October, 2025 For those of us who create content that invites reflection, there’s an uncomfortable truth to face: we’re competing in a space designed for something else. It’s not that YouTube is bad. It’s one of the best platforms for creators. The issue is subtler: our content has to share the same feed with cleavage, miniskirts, exaggerated thumbnail expressions, and empty clickbait. It’s like placing a piece of broccoli on a table full of cakes and donuts. And the worst part? If someone tastes a cake, it’s almost impossible for them to choose the broccoli afterward. They’re already in a different vibe. ...

24 de octubre de 2025 · 2 min