Chris Ryan

Chris Ryan

Contributor|Creator Economy

I'm a talent manager representing digital creators in the influencer marketing space. I negotiate brand partnerships, advise on creator rights, and help build sustainable careers in the evolving media landscape. My writing reflects firsthand experience from the negotiating table,

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Jul 29, 2026

The Negotiation Mistake Driving Higher Influencer Rates

Here's why influencer rates are artificially high.

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Jul 24, 2026

3 Influencer Marketing Conferences Talent Managers Should Attend

Influencer marketing conferences are usually sold on their agendas. For talent managers, the real value is who else is in the room.

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Jun 2, 2026

Cannes Lions 2026 Creators' Guide: How The Festival Connects Influencers And Brands

Cannes Lions 2026 runs June 22-26 with more than 20 activations built around influencer marketing and the creator economy.

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Mar 2, 2026

How To Stop Influencers And Talent Reps From Ignoring Your Emails

Why do influencers and their reps ignore emails? A talent manager reveals the mistakes killing your outreach and what actually gets responses.