The Discovery Playbook: Social Search, AI, and the Power of Creators

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Dive into the new discovery flywheel — and how leading beauty and CPG brands are staying relevant.

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The Data Behind the Discovery Shift

📊 74% of Gen Z uses TikTok search — and 51% now choose TikTok over Google.

📈 Traffic from AI search engines is projected to surpass Google by 2028.

🧠 YouTube appears in 78% of Google’s AI Overviews for product comparisons.

💬 Reddit shows up in 97.5% of Google’s product review queries.

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In a world where algorithms learn from people, creator content fuels every channel — from TikTok and Google to ChatGPT.

What's Inside

Discover how top brands are:

  • Turning creator content into searchable trust signals

  • Powering TikTok and Google visibility with short-form videos

  • Building always-on creator ecosystems that improve with every post

  • Preparing for the rise of AI-powered purchase engines

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See the trends shaping discovery in 2026 — and actionable ways to future-proof your marketing.

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About Statusphere

Statusphere is the only micro-influencer marketing platform that guarantees thousands of influencer posts and eliminates 100% of influencer logistics. The platform has helped brands like Covergirl, LG Beauty, Litehouse Foods and more build influencer programs that optimize faster and scale bigger, with less effort.

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