How SHEIN Uses Creators to Drive Trends (Not Follow Them) w/ Lisa Zlotnick
Podcast:The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing Factory Published On: Wed Apr 22 2026 Description: In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Lisa Zlotnick, Head of Brand PR, US Marketing at Shein, about her experience in brand transformation and the growing importance of creator partnerships. She shares why brands need to move beyond transactional relationships with creators and focus on more authentic collaborations that reflect cultural relevance and integrity. The conversation also explores how brands can better engage Gen Z through community-driven initiatives like campus ambassador programs, and why creators are increasingly becoming involved in product development - shifting their role from simple amplification to true authorship.🌟 Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify🚀 Start Your Next Influencer Marketing Campaign: Get In Touch🎙️Want to be a guest? Apply hereShow Notes:(01:05) Introduction to Lisa(06:15) The Evolution of Creator Partnerships(09:15) Balancing Authenticity and Scale(11:48) Cultural Relevance and Collaboration(15:27) Engaging with Gen Z and Campus Ambassadors(19:30) The Shift to Authorship in Creator Marketing(22:40) Future of Brand-Creator PartnershipsCheck out some of our previous episodes!How to Build a High-Performing Affiliate Influencer Program w/ Sarah Grosz (Allbirds)Inside Etsy’s Creator Ecosystem w/ Monty MontaltoAI’s Impact on the Creator Economy w/ Alexander Frolov (HypeAuditor)How Visa Supports Creators as Small Businesses w/ Jonathan KolozsvaryPatreon’s Secrets to Building Loyal Superfans w/ Paige FitzgeraldHow FP Movement Builds Impact w/ Courtney WeisInside McDonald’s Bold Marketing Moves w/ Jennifer HealanWhat Makes Content Stick w/ Victoria Blinova (YouTube)The Daily Grind of a Tech Journalist w/ Amanda Silberling (TechCrunch)The New Currency of Marketing w/ Raja Rajamannar (CMO of Mastercard)How To Protect Your Social Media Accounts w/ Liron SegevLiquid Death's Unconventional Marketing w/ Greg FassThe Secrets Behind ESPN's Social Media Success w/ Maxwell KelleyInside Snap's Playbook w/ Brooke BerryScaling Miss Excel w/ Kat NortonMastering Money w/ Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)The Inside Scoop on Social Media w/ Jasmine Enberg (Insider Intelligence)TikTok's Influence w/ Adrienne Lahens & Sofia Hernandez