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Evan Shapiro’s Creator Ecosphere Map scores influencers by affinity, not reach

Media War & Peace’s Evan Shapiro previews his 2026 Creator Ecosphere Map, built with Shira Lazar and Whalar’s Jon Goss, which ranks creators by follower count alongside a new Affinity Quotient score measuring fan engagement and action.

Why it matters. Brands and creators gain a new way to prove value to partners when raw follower counts no longer justify a deal.

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