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Posted on 1/3/2025
Connects brands with social media creators
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Whalar connects brands with social media creators to produce engaging content in the influencer marketing industry. It operates primarily in the digital advertising space, helping brands reach audiences that traditional advertising often misses. Whalar facilitates partnerships between brands and creators, allowing for the creation of culturally relevant content that drives engagement. The company generates revenue by charging brands for access to its network of creators and for services like campaign management and performance analytics. A key differentiator for Whalar is its focus on cultural relevance and its Whalar for Good initiative, which promotes social impact through strategic partnerships. The goal of Whalar is to enable effective advertising campaigns that resonate with modern audiences.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3.5M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whalar, the global, award-winning, full-service creator agency, announced today that LinkedIn has named them a marketing partner for creators. This marks a significant milestone in Whalar’s commitment to revolutionizing the Creator Economy. As a LinkedIn marketing partner, Whalar will bring its expertise, innovation, and creative content solutions to support both brands and creators alike. This collaboration provides trusted services for LinkedIn members to help them market their business and meet their content and creative needs by further fueling the Creator Economy. Neil Waller, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of whalar group said: “LinkedIn is a valuable tool that unlocks a unique perspective of storytelling. It’s different from other social platforms given the context that content is created in, allowing creators, innovators and consumers alike to have a share of voice in their craft and interact with their communities
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Recently named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and AdAge's A-List Awards Social Media/Influencer Agency of the Year, Whalar is a global creator commerce company that enables creators, brands, and the world's leading social platforms to work better together to drive business growth for all.