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Unilever Shifts Ad Budget to Social Media Creators

1/2/2026

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Vaseline's rise on social media prompts Unilever to reallocate resources from traditional media to content creators, aiming to spend half of its advertising budget on social media.
User-generated videos showcase Vaseline's uses, with Unilever validating some claims while debunking others.
The trend signals a broader shift in media consumption, as younger audiences favor platforms such as TikTok over traditional outlets.
Advertising across the creator economy is growing rapidly, while traditional media, including television, still shapes public discourse.

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Story summary

Vaseline's rise on social media prompts Unilever to reallocate resources from traditional media to content creators, aiming to spend half of its advertising budget on social media.
User-generated videos showcase Vaseline's uses, with Unilever validating some claims while debunking others.
The trend signals a broader shift in media consumption, as younger audiences favor platforms such as TikTok over traditional outlets.
Advertising across the creator economy is growing rapidly, while traditional media, including television, still shapes public discourse.