What is the Evolving Role of Video and Trusted Creator Voices?

What is the Evolving Role of Video and Trusted Creator Voices?

Author: Kantar & Saïd Business School, Oxford University June 24, 2026 Duration: 11:41

As brands compete for attention, creators are building something more powerful: trusted communities.

 

In this Cannes Lions special, Jane Ostler is joined by Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle from Google to explain why YouTube creators are reshaping how brands connect with audiences. From the role of trust in driving purchase decisions to the impact of pairing creator and brand content, this episode explores how video and creators are redefining the marketing funnel.


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