Howl Surpasses $1.1 Billion in Creator-Led Commerce

$100 Million Paid to Creators Across Gaming, Consumer Tech, & Wellness

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Creator commerce platform Howl has eclipsed $1.1 billion in creator-driven sales and paid over $100 million to its 23,000 creators since launching in 2022.

The achievement demonstrates Howl's leadership in today's fastest-growing categories like gaming, consumer electronics, and wellness.

"There are more creators than ever before and that growth is not slowing down," said Li Haslett Chen, Founder and CEO of Howl. "Expanding access to brands beyond beauty and fashion means more people can participate in creator commerce."

Platform Performance
Howl creators generate more than 5 million trackable links across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Substack, X, and Discord. The platform reports conversion rates three times higher than industry standards, with top-selling products including the Nintendo Switch 2, Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, the Oura Ring 4, and Nike Vaporfly running shoes.

Real-time analytics empower creators to optimize content immediately. At the same time, automated rewards trigger performance bonuses, content licensing, and flat fee campaigns. The platform ranks as the number one non-Amazon affiliate platform according to creator surveys.

"I came to Howl for the brand roster, but stayed for the data," said Matt Swider, founder of The Shortcut, a tech and gaming commentator reaching over a million followers across Substack, X, and Instagram. "I can see what drives action and adjust my content in real time. It's night and day from other platforms."

Simplifying Creator Commerce
Howl has unveiled Superlinks and Portfolios, twin innovations built to simplify creator-brand collaboration and accelerate commerce outcomes.

Superlinks let creators instantly generate authenticated links during product launches. These links automatically track performance and feed into dynamic compensation based on sales impact. For gamers, athletes, and commentators new to creator commerce, Superlinks make monetization simple.

Portfolios give creators exclusive, time-sensitive opportunities that drive campaign engagement. Brands use Portfolios to instantly share product launches, licensing deals, and promotional windows with their creator network. Features like streamlined gifting applications, flat-rate pricing, and custom codes let brands activate top creators without manual research. Brands using Portfolios see 1.5x faster program growth on Howl.

Growth Plans
Over 200 million creators exist globally, and the creator economy will reach $224 billion by 2025. Howl plans to double its creator base by the end of 2025, targeting under monetized, high-growth categories.

As people are shifting their queries from search engines to LLMs, Howl is betting that creators will become central to this experience because they provide a level of trust, confidence, and relevance to these queries.

"Creators will take AI shopping to the next level," said Haslett Chen, "We're making sure that brands and creators continue to win, especially as consumer behavior changes."

About Howl
Founded in 2022 and financed by Highland Capital Partners and Act One Ventures, Howl empowers lucrative partnerships between creators and major brands. The platform has driven over $1.1B in sales across gaming, technology, and wellness.

Learn more at www.howl.link

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