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When in doubt, write it out.
Influencer Tip: What to charge brands
The influencer industry has kept quiet for far too long when it comes to dispensing information about rates and usage.
Feeling pressured by a brand to post?
So here’s a story a hear often: A brand emails you excitingly offering you some gifting. You, equally as excited, accept and are looking forward to receiving your goodies. The goodies come, and then suddenly the brand won’t stop emailing you asking why you haven’t post on your grid/Reels. What now?
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How to go viral on Reels
Move over TikTok, Instagram Reels is becoming the new way a content creator/business can go viral.
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Influencer Tip: Gifting clients for the holidays
We are officially in holiday mode so I wanted to share my fool-proof tips when it comes to sending your clients (brands) some gifts for the holidays. This is something I do with all my top talent, and it works like a charm.
Influencer Tip: How to turn a brand into a repeat client
This is one influencer trick that will have you rebooked over and over again.
What NOT to do when reaching out to an influencer
I’ve been around the block for a while now and I’ve seen a lot of things when brands are trying to get influencers to notice them. However, most of the time brands miss the marker in a big way because of things that can be fixed rather simply.
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