"Influencer marketing is so personal, it's about the creator," Jenkins said.
Several industry experts, including creators, have said this is because brands routinely pay creators of color less than their white counterparts on collaborations.
AdvertisementSome companies like Pandora, however, have earned reputations among creators of color for fair compensation, prompting them to develop long-term partnerships spanning years.
We also give the creator creative latitude whenever we can and let them co-create the concept based on what is authentic to their experience."
"We usually know going into a negotiation where it's going to start and where it's going to end up."
Persons:
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Service, Business, Pandora, Adobe, Google, Heritage