Melissa Hunter, influencer & consultant

“Melissa is a true talent and brings an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm to her work. She is well-regarded as an important influencer in the toy industry, and has an uncanny ability to authentically connect with audiences of all ages both online and off. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious and she’s a genuine pleasure to work with. And she inspires us all to be more playful!”

“Melissa is savvy, smart, but most of all she is caring. Melissa is the type of person who would give up something for herself in order to help someone in need. In the digital industry, she has connections on every level—partly because of her hard work but also because of her ability to connect in meaningful ways with everyone she meets. Melissa is a wonderful leader and a loyal friend and an asset to any group she joins.”

“Melissa is among the most savvy and competent experts in the influencer marketing space. She has a distinct talent for connecting creative and business professionals, drawing from her experiences on each side of the industry. She is my go-to reference for advice on discussing delicate business topics with digital influencers and always seems to know the best phrasing for engaging people on difficult issues diplomatically.”

“Melissa Hunter goes beyond and above for her creators. Often called “Momma Hunter,” she genuinely wants all to succeed on and off social media! Her super powers are the ability to connect, advocate, and offer solutions. ”

“Melissa Hunter is a youtube veteran with an abundance of knowledge and connections in the industry. She is eager to give value to creators and to help them succeed. She has been there for us in a pinch and we’re grateful for both her friendship and her professional expertise..”

“We’ve worked with Melissa Hunter across multiple events as a guest, a speaker, and a marketing partner, and she always brings with her a wealth of connections and knowledge. Melissa has tremendous insight into the Children’s YouTube space coming both from her professional relationships and - even more - personal experiences of being a mother.”

“Melissa Hunter is a top social influencer in the toy industry. Her trusted relationships with toy manufacturers, retailers, and experts make her an authority in the world of playthings. Her YouTube videos reach millions of consumers, and her radiant personality shines in each and every video. I have had the extreme pleasure of hearing Melissa speak to other influencers on numerous occasions, and each and every time she exudes a perfect combination of professionalism and casual humor that few can master. She is a personable, passionate person full of knowledge, which she is always eager to share with others.”

“Melissa Hunter brings energy, joy and passion into everything she does. She’s entertaining, motivating, authentic and truly a change maker in the toy and tech arena.”

“Melissa is an outstanding Social Influencer and Consultant and the absolute go to person in the Youtube space and beyond. She works seamlessly with both Creators and brands and with all the platforms Social Influencers leverage. She is enthusiastic, hard working, who makes campaigns, events happen, while making everyone attending or involved feel at ease and clear on the value add. I would highly recommend her for any Social Influencer Consulting roles.””

“Melissa Hunter brings to the table passion and authenticity to the new and exciting space of social and influencer marketing. Melissa understands how to organically build a brand with fresh perspective and a keen eye on new tech within various social platforms and YouTube.”

“Melissa is the most hard-working person in the industry I know. Her professionalism, knowledge and love for human connection is unbeatable. She is genuine, passionate, kind, reliable, trusted, authentic, straightforward and energetic person with the best communication skills. You can always count on Melissa. She will put her things on hold just to give a helping hand to anyone in need. I feel extremely fortunate to work with Melissa and to learn from her every single day!”

“Working as a creator and influencer in a media space that is “Social” can be surprisingly lonely. I often felt like a tiny boat bailing water in the dark and trying to keep afloat. That is, until the beacon from the Melissa Hunter, Lighthouse shone into our direction. From the other side of the world, she welcomed us into her fold without question. Her passion, honesty and infectious ability to keep you from giving up on a passion for creating and finding ways to move forward, is truly commendable. She truly cares about people, the industry as a whole, and like us is not ashamed to shout “there is no reason to grow up!” Business and professionalism can be synonymous with having fun! Melissa freely gives to strangers, one of the most precious things in the world, and that is “time”. As a positive and energetic industry leader, I can only see good things and a brighter future for anyone that is lucky enough to have Melissa on their side.”

“Melissa not only understands influencer marketing from the brand perspective and the creator perspective, but she is also able to communicate the ins and outs of the topic with her typical humor and grace to audiences who are lucky enough to hear her speak. She’s always generous with her time and her knowledge, and it’s a pleasure to work with her as a PR rep for a top toy company, because I know she is a wonderful brand ambassador and champion.”