Although hired to help increase a brand's awareness, Influencers should treat these collaborative arrangements like a creative partnership and memorialize such deals.
Recruiting Influencers and Content Creators has become a leading method to marketing a brand, service, or good. By generating a following, Influencers provide a concentrated group of a target audience ready to receive the message or suggestion of a creator.
Below, we discuss a few tips to help creators solidify their partnerships with those that seek to expand their brand, provide their service, or sell their goods to an Influencer's audience.
Tip #1 - Define the Collaboration
Both brand owner and Influencer should aim to have clear and concise deliverables and expectations to guide both parties in preventing misunderstandings of the collaboration, and providing measurable targets to assess the success of the partnership.
Tip #2 - Influencer's Compensation
Agree on a payment structure that may include upfront payments, royalties, or milestone payments, and the frequency of such payments. Compensation clarity eliminates disputes and provides fair compensation for the Content Creator or Influencer.
Tip #3 - Ownership and Use Rights of the Content
Clearly define who will own the content created by the Influencer. Once an owner is identified, the parties may then decide on the use of such content to ensure the deliverables of the collaboration are achievable.
Tip #4 - Approval Process
Both the brand owner and Content Creator should create an approval process on the release of the brand content to prevent misunderstandings of the tone or message surrounding the brand. An approval process also fosters a better collaboration and brand consistency to meet the company's objectives.
Tip #5 - Termination Rights
While a partnership can prove highly successful, clearly defining how to amicably end the relationship is key to avoid tension between the parties and leaving room for a potential future endeavor. Both the Influencer and brand should provide termination rights to conclude the collaboration and ensure final payments are made.
Final Thoughts...
These five tips are starters to assist Influencers in effectively memorializing partnerships with brands seeking to hire them. By clearly defining and communicating terms to govern a collaboration, both parties create a strong foundation for a fruitful relationship. Spearus Advisors is happily ready to assist Content Creators, Influencers, and Brands in solidifying collaborative deals. Contact us today!
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