Dublin, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The talent marketplace for creators is set to experience significant growth, projected to expand from $11.47 billion in 2025 to $13.62 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 18.7%. This surge is fueled by the rise of the freelance economy, social media creators, increasing digital content demand, brand shifts towards influencer marketing, and the expansion of gig platforms globally.
By 2030, the market is expected to reach $26.77 billion, growing at a CAGR of 18.4%. Key drivers during this period include enterprise adoption of creator marketplaces, the need for verified creator credentials, the rise of subscriptions, and the integration of analytics with monetization tools. Noteworthy trends encompass monetization models centered on creators, data-driven analytics, and cross-platform collaborations.
The demand for digital content across industries serves as a catalyst for the market’s expansion. With the adoption of social media and digital marketing strategies, businesses are increasingly turning to talent marketplaces to connect with skilled creators such as designers, writers, and influencers for digital campaigns. For instance, internet advertising revenues in the U.S. soared from $210 billion in 2022 to $225 billion in 2023, highlighting the escalating need for digital content.
Leading companies are keenly integrating advanced technologies to enhance influencer-brand connections. A noteworthy example is Superfiliate’s launch of the Creator Discovery platform, leveraging AI and Meta APIs. This platform offers precise creator-brand matching using first-party data, aligning creators with campaign objectives through machine learning insights and real-time analytics.
In a strategic move, Roar Global acquired Creator Flow in July 2024, marking its entry into expanding market reach and augmenting creator-driven digital content solutions. This acquisition underscores the market’s dynamism as companies seek to dominate the space by leveraging such strategic alliances.
Prominent players in the market include Upwork Inc., Fiverr International Ltd., Freelancer, AspireIQ Inc., Guru, DesignCrowd Pty Ltd., and several others. These companies are integral to providing services like mentorship, legal assistance, marketing, analytics, and networking to creators.
North America was the largest region in this market in 2025, with Asia-Pacific poised to be the fastest-growing region. The regions covered span Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. Countries of focus include the USA, Canada, China, India, Japan, Germany, and the UK, among others.
The market’s revenue reflects entities providing a range of services and the associated goods involved. Revenue generation covers services exchanged between entities and those sold directly to end consumers, depicted through direct sales, grants, or donations in USD. This includes consumption values specific to regions but excludes resales within the supply chain.
Report Scope:
- Platform Types: Freelance, Gig, Content, and other platforms
- Service Types: Project-Based, Hourly, Subscription-Based, and others
- Creator Types: Artists, Writers, Designers, Musicians, Influencers, Developers, and others
- Applications: Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, Design and Creative Services, Video Production, Music, Audio, and more
- End-Users: Individual Creators, Agencies, Brands, Enterprises, and others
Key Companies Mentioned: Upwork Inc., Fiverr International Ltd., Guru, Freelancer, AspireIQ Inc., DesignCrowd Pty Ltd., and others.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $13.62 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $26.77 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 18.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Attractiveness Scoring and Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List of Major End Users
4. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Trends and Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.2 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.3 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech & Digital Finance
4.1.4 Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/XR) & Digital Experiences
4.1.5 Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Creator-Centric Monetization Models
4.2.2 Portfolio-Based Talent Discovery
4.2.3 Platform-Led Community Building
4.2.4 Data-Driven Performance Analytics for Creators
4.2.5 Cross-Platform Collaboration Enablement
5. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Analysis of End Use Industries
5.1 Individual Creators
5.2 Agencies
5.3 Brands
5.4 Enterprises
5.5 Media and Entertainment Companies
6. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market – Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, and Covid and Recovery on the Market
7. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Size, Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020-2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025-2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Segmentation by Platform Type
9.2. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Segmentation by Service Type
9.3. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Segmentation by Creator Type
9.4. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Segmentation by Application
9.5. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Segmentation by End-User
9.6. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Sub-Segmentation of Freelance Platforms
9.7. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Sub-Segmentation of Gig Marketplaces
9.8. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Sub-Segmentation of Content Marketplaces
9.9. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Sub-Segmentation of Other Platform Types
10. Talent Marketplace for Creators Market Regional and Country Analysis
10.1. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Split by Region
10.2. Global Talent Marketplace for Creators Market, Split by Country
Companies Featured
- Upwork Inc.
- Fiverr International Ltd.
- Guru
- Freelancer
- AspireIQ Inc.
- DesignCrowd Pty Ltd.
- Contrawork Inc.
- Talentrack
- Malt
- Voice123 LLC
- Twine
- PeoplePerHour
- Pepper Content Pvt Ltd.
- Glewee
- Awesomic Inc.
- ArtConnect
- Reedsy Ltd.
- CreatorsXchange
- Vidovo
- Contra Inc.
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