Here's why brands are hiring creators as 'creative directors'

As influencer marketing continues to mature, here's why brands are hiring creators as 'creative directors'

Rather than working with dozens of influencers to post the same brand approved copy, marketers and agency execs say that the relationship with influencers is evolving and maturing to use influencers for more than a media placement.

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