Max Klymenko, Creator of “Career Ladder,” joins Edelman Trust Institute Executive Director Justin Blake at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss how trust is formed in the creator economy. Max offers his perspective on findings from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, shares stories behind his YouTube success, and talks about the responsibility creators face in addressing misinformation and bridging divides in an insular world.
As gaming, streaming and social media reshape how audiences experience entertainment, marketers face a fundamental challenge: Learning to participate in culture rather than simply advertise alongside it.
Ann Piper, Head of Sales for the Americas at Spotify, moderated the discussion with Angela Steele, Chief Client Officer, U.S. at WPP Media; Wes Harris, Director of Marketing for YouTube TV at Google; and Juliet Litman, Director of Talent and Operations at Spotify Podcast Studios.
Traditional attribution and promo codes share the same blind spot.