Insights

Guides and insights on creator marketing, funded campaigns, and the creator economy.

  • Influencer Marketing in Denmark, the 2026 Compliance Guide

    Published on July 14, 2026

    Disclosure rules for paid content apply in Denmark and across the EU, and Denmark sets a clear, strict example. Here is what they ask for in plain language, and how SwayQ builds disclosure into every campaign so it stays simple to get right.

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  • How You Get Paid on a Brand Deal

    Published on June 12, 2026

    Getting paid is the hardest part of creator work. Here is how a funded deal actually pays you, why the money is secured before you start, and the rule that stops a brand from sitting on your fee.

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  • How to Vet a Creator Before You Pay Them

    Published on May 29, 2026

    Follower counts are the easiest thing to fake, which makes them the worst thing to judge a creator on. Here is what to look at instead, and why past delivery beats any public metric.

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  • What is a Creator Marketplace? A Complete Guide for Brands

    Published on May 15, 2026

    A creator marketplace connects brands with vetted creators for funded, transparent collaborations. What it is, how it compares to an agency and to doing it yourself, and how to choose the right one.

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  • Why We Built SwayQ

    Published on May 1, 2026

    The creator economy grew faster than its plumbing. We built SwayQ because brands and creators were both getting burned in a market with no structure, and because AI is now making the trust problem worse, not better.

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