Creator marketing is no longer just a tactic. It’s becoming a core part of how the world’s biggest retailers reach consumers, build relevance and drive commerce.
Recorded from LTK Con 2026, Amber sits down with Pat Burke, VP of Media at Target, to discuss how Target is building for the future of creator commerce and why creators have become an integral part of its media strategy. Pat shares how Target evolved its approach from a one-size-fits-all creator program to a more sophisticated strategy built around the distinct needs of creators, including the launch of Target Ambassadors with LTK.
They also unpack what makes creator content effective today, why relevance and authenticity matter more than ever, and how Target thinks about matching the right creator, audience and product rather than simply pursuing scale. Plus, Pat shares what Target has learned about moving at the speed of culture, the growing opportunity at the intersection of creators and retail media, and how Target Beauty Studio is bringing creator-led discovery into one of retail’s most influential categories.
Tune in for a look inside how one of the world’s largest retailers is rethinking media, content and creator partnerships for what comes next.
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