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Taste, written down.

Conversations with the women shaping what the region buys — and notes from the brands learning to follow them.

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Creator Economy

The creator economy is becoming creator commerce. Here's what that means.

The creator economy was built on a simple model: brands paid creators for attention. Creator commerce changes the model: creators can now earn from the commerce their recommendations generate.

Heba Badawy 19 Sep 2026 3 min read

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Creator Economy

Affiliate marketing vs influencer marketing vs creator commerce

These three terms are used interchangeably and they mean different things. The confusion is expensive, because each one is paid for differently, measures different outcomes and suits different objectives.

Heba Badawy 14 Sep 2026 4 min read

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For Creators

You're already recommending products. Here's how to start earning from them.

Someone asked you where the jacket was from this week. Probably more than one someone. You answered, because you always do.

Heba Badawy 8 Sep 2026 2 min read

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For Creators

Brand deals shouldn't be your only income stream

Paid collaborations are an important part of creator income. But they are also project-based. One month can be busy. The next can be quiet.

Heba Badawy 23 Sep 2026 2 min read

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For Brands

Why brands are moving from influencer marketing to creator commerce

Most brands can tell you what an influencer campaign cost. Far fewer can tell you exactly what it produced.

Heba Badawy 4 Sep 2026 3 min read

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