{
  "id": 5485753,
  "title": "Marketers say usage rights are driving up the price to work with creators",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/marketers-say-usage-rights-are-driving-up-the-price-to-work-with",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digiday",
    "slug": "digiday",
    "url": "https://digiday.com/media/marketers-say-usage-rights-are-driving-up-the-price-to-work-with-creators/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the world of creator partnerships, marketers are grappling with a significant issue: usage rights are driving up the cost of working with creators. Danielle Wiley, founder and CEO of influencer marketing agency Sway, highlighted the inconsistency in pricing presentation when negotiating with creators and their managers. She made it clear that the price quoted should encompass not only the initial cost of the post but also the allotted duration for paid usage, organic sharing, and exclusivity. These usage rights, encompassing a wide range of aspects such as local versus global reach and the duration of usage, have become a major point of contention in the pricing process. Without standardized guidelines, the negotiation becomes more complex for all parties involved. For further insights on media, marketing, and the evolving landscape of television, readers can sign up for Digiday newsletters.",
  "summary": "Creator pricing’s biggest hurdle are usage rights, which can create confusion and frustration on every side of the negotiation table.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marketers face high costs due to usage rights in creator partnerships.",
    "Usage rights include post duration, organic sharing, and exclusivity.",
    "Lack of standardized guidelines complicates negotiations."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rising cost of usage rights when working with creators is straining partnerships as marketers and creators struggle to agree on prices due to a lack of standardized guidelines.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}