Hero marketing: How brands are coming to the rescue in creator robberies, evictions and tragedies via reactive gifting

By Almha Murphy - 28 Aug 2026
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Posted by Almha Murphy in Analysis

2 weeks ago

Brands are inserting themselves as the heroes in creators’ stories as part of a growing marketing trend. A notable example occurred in July, when mental health campaigner Alfie Watts embarked on a school tour. Unfortunately, while in Cardiff, he shared that his car was broken into and his laptop was stolen. The video went viral,…

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