In Ep. 137 of Earned, Conor sits down with Chris Harrington, the newly appointed CEO of CreatorIQ, for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey and strategic vision for the influencer marketing industry. Chris opens up about his rigorous evaluation process, CreatorIQ’s growth potential and alignment with his strategic vision. Drawing on personal experiences, including his wife Angie's successful influencer career and his daughter Jessa’s creation of a $15M clothing brand through social media, Chris underscores the critical role of authenticity in creator marketing. He shares valuable insights on personal branding, emphasizing the importance of a unique voice and trustworthy engagement for influencers. We also explore his professional background, including pivotal strategic decisions made during his tenure at Omniture, where real-time analytics and creative competitive strategies were key to success. Chris further delves into the complexities and triumphs of unifying corporate data at Domo, shedding light on the challenges of raising funds and engaging industry giants.

Read our Q&A with Chris here!

In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. The significance of strategic vision, resilience, and collaboration among brands, agencies, social networks in the creator economy 2. Why personal branding and maintaining a unique voice in influencer marketing is critical to success 3. How Chris meticulously evaluated over 22 companies before choosing CreatorIQ for its robust industry potential and alignment with his vision.

Resources:

CreatorIQ - https://www.creatoriq.com/

Connect with the Guest:

Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cch360/

Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ:

Conor’s LinkedIn - @conormbegley
CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq

CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamics
CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq
CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq
CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ

137 - Chris Harrington, CreatorIQ