Why some micro influencers are betting on brand ownership instead of sponsorships

For a growing slice of micro influencers, the next step is not more sponsored posts. It’s owning the product, the audience relationship, and the upside.
From reality TV to brand engine: how a Love Island breakout became an ad-era success story

A Love Island breakthrough can be fleeting. In this case, it became something more durable: a launchpad for audience, brand value and wider business momentum.