SXSW 2025: How Pay Transparency Can Professionalize the Creator Economy

This special edition of the Fast Traack Podcast features a live recording from the SXSW 2025 panel, "Let’s Talk $$$: Pricing Transparency and Equity in the Creator Economy." You"ll hear from Christen Nino De Guzman (Founder & CEO, Clara for Creators), Jamie Gutfreund (Founder, Creative Vision), and creator and Founder of “Smarter in Seconds,” Blair Imani Ali (@blairimani), in conversation with Traackr’s CEO, Pierre-Loïc Assayag. The panelists share eye-opening insights on the current state of creator compensation, the lack of standards in pay, and the ripple effects of opaque pricing on trust and professionalism in the industry. Together, they explore actionable solutions for creators, agencies, and brands. During the conversation, you’ll learn:Why pay transparency is critical to equity and sustainability in influencer marketingWhat creators, brands, and agencies can do to establish industry standardsHow brands can avoid common pitfalls like payment delays and creator exploitationWays to build stronger creator-brand relationships through trust and communication Keep up to date on what’s happening in the influencer marketing industry by following Traackr on social. Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Have a question for us? Email ft@traackr.com.