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Forbes' Emily Jackson on why last-click attribution fails social commerce (and how to pivot advertisers)
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- Brilliant Commerce
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- Sep 24, 2025
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Summary
Forbes consistently ranks in the top five most trusted publications in the US, but that credibility means nothing if you can't monetize it. Emily Jackson reveals how Forbes Vetted has had to completely rebuild their revenue model as 40% of Gen Z shifted to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for product recommendations—platforms where traditional last-click affiliate attribution simply doesn't work. Topics Discussed Operational separation between editorial and monetization teams - The specific organizational structure Forbes uses to maintain recommendation credibility: content teams operate independently from business development, featuring products regardless of commission potential, with clear processes for when monetization opportunities don't exist Platform-specific content reformation beyond repurposing - Why Forbes creates entirely different content for social platforms versus search-optimized roundups, including how newsletter content strategy differs from SERP-targeted articles and the conversion implications of each format Shifting from last-click to influence-based advertiser conversations - How Forbes repositions with performance marketers: moving beyond bottom-funnel attribution to capture branding budgets by demonstrating influence throughout extended consideration cycles, especially for high-ticket items like $2,000 AR headsets Revenue threshold-based prospect targeting methodology - Forbes targets CMOs at companies under $100 million but shifts focus to VP/Senior Director levels above that threshold, with Emily citing Glossier's CMO remaining hands-on even at $200 million revenue as an exception to the rule Live events commerce integration for offline attribution - Connecting Forbes' events business with commerce content to reach high-net-worth audiences throu…