Brand Partnership Newsletter: August 4 Edition 🤑

This Week’s Brand Partnership Newsletter

Are you looking for some great brand partnerships that align with your creativity and audience interests? 📈

Check these out! 👇🏾

This Week’s Featured Brand Contacts 📧

Reach out to these contacts if they are within your niche! This is an incredible opportunity to introduce yourself and the value you bring to the table.

Share a bit about who you are, what you do, and, most importantly, how promoting their brand to your audience can be beneficial for them.

You'd be surprised at how such collaborations can unfold and build mutual growth.

It's all about forging connections and showcasing how both parties can prosper, so don't hesitate to make that first move.

Airbnb

Saheedat Abdul • Global Influencer Communications

Apple

Mike Praw • Global Partnership Marketing

Sephora

Kelsey Cox • Influencer Marketing

FashionNova

Jasmine Rodriguez • Influencer Marketing Specialist

Stronger

Hedda Holmberg • Influencer Marketing Manager

Brand: Rent The Runway

Partnership: Hi, we’re the RTR Curators: a community of style enthusiasts and content creators who wear (and share) fashion to the fullest — and never hesitate to say “Thanks, it’s RTR


Compensation: A Free RTR Membership, Sales Commission, Access to Special Events, Exclusive Sales & More

Niche Fit: Fashion, Lifestyle

Brand: A New Docu-Series On DailyWire+

Partnership: We are looking for content creators, podcasters, and fans to help us promote Convicting a Murderer, a true crime docu-series coming to DailyWire+. Convicting a Murderer examines the creation of the Netflix documentary, Making a Murderer, presenting evidence from the Steven Avery case not seen in the original series. In Convicting a Murderer, Candace Owens uncovers shocking details that were selectively edited out of Making a Murderer.

If this sounds like something up your alley, we want to partner with you to create viral social content about this groundbreaking new show.


Compensation: Payment For Collaboration, Opportunity For Ongoing Partnership, Free Daily Wire Merch

Niche Fit: Crime, News, Podcasts, Lifestyle

Brand: PSYTONE Runway Press-Ons

Partnership: The significance of PSYTONE is to translate those expensive yet talented fashion concepts into standardized press-on nails, addressing the monetary and time efficiency issue for nail enthusiasts worldwide. From now on, intricate nail designs no longer require exorbitant prices and hours of sitting till your butt numbs.

We would love for you to consider joining our family. Our goal is to create a better way to communicate and learn from our customers and fans so that we can ultimately better serve your needs.


Compensation: Free products / Store Credit, Affiliate Program / Commission

What niche is this great for: Nails, fashion, lifestyle

Brand: Kiehl's Back to School Paid Partnership

Partnership: Kiehl’s has been an apothecary led, science-backed force that has skincared for all since 1851. Their formulas are rooted in science to provide efficacious solutions for all skin types. From their home in NYC to around the world, they strive to be responsible for the planet, their communities and your skin.

On behalf of Kiehl's, the Aspire team is excited to execute this paid partnership program for their back to school campaign featuring their cult-favorite products!


Compensation: Your Quote + Free Product

Niche Fit: Back To School, Skincare

Brand: Ryan Sherwood Fitness

Partnership: WE SELL CLASSY GYM EQUIPMENT and we need influences to create posts and stories to my brand


Compensation: Your Quote + Free Product

Niche Fit: Fitness

Brand: Nouri

Partnership: Nouri is a microbiome health company founded in 2018. Nouri develops innovative and accessible microbiome health products that cater to all ages and life stages. Nouri products are backed by clinical research and produced in the USA. Nouri is family-owned and headquartered in Orange County, CA.


Compensation: Paid Campaign + Free Product

Niche Fit: Wellness

Brand: Reviews for Eyewear Company

Partnership: W)orn and (M)ade with (P)urpose

At WMP we believe that quality eyewear shouldn’t be exclusive to designer labels. That’s why we’re committed to creating fashionable, affordable glasses that are accessible to everyone. Every product we offer — yesterday, today, and tomorrow — is (W)orn and (M)ade with (P)urpose.


Compensation: Paid Campaign + Free Product

Niche Fit: Fashion, Lifestyle, Eyewear

Barbie Movie Partnership Opportunities 💖 

Barbie is the movie of the summer! It’s already made over $93 million and hasn’t even been out for a month yet.

I believe a lot of it’s success has to do with their strong marketing initiatives.

62 brands, including cool names like Airbnb, BĂŠis, Boohoo, and more, all teaming up with Mattel to make it pop!

Over the coming weeks, you've got this brilliant chance to reach out to these brands and give them a shoutout for their marketing savvy.

Hop into their inboxes and praise their creativity!

Show them that you're more than just a spectator; you're celebrating their bold moves. This simple act can be a great way to get your name out there and build your reputation.

Trust me, it works like a charm because brands want partners, not takers.

Imagine this: you're part of the marketing team at one of these big-name brands, still on cloud nine after a smashing campaign success.

As you sift through your emails, one titled "Barbiemania!" catches your eye.

The email's from a creative soul, someone who's been observing your moves, appreciating the splash you're making, and now, they've taken the initiative to touch base.

Don't you think they'd pause and be intrigued by what else you have to say?

Absolutely!

That's the magic of being in sync with culture. It's the secret sauce to crafting an engaging hook.

I can assure you that your genuine interest and sharp eye for detail will definitely leave a lasting impression.

Lucky for you, Willa.com put together a list of all the brands that collaborated for the movie so you can reach out to them!

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PITCHING TIPS

Aim to pitch packages that include high-priced items like videos (Reels, TikTok, and stories). Never just pitch a single feed post.

When pitching, go HARD on the specific value you will add to the brand with your content, engagement rate, experience, and community. Not necessarily your follower count.

Always try to stay in line with your niche, and when in doubt, ask your audience in your stories! "Hey guys, would you be interested in brand x? "Do you like brand x?"

Do a poll and let the numbers speak for themselves! That would be great data to share with the brand you pitch as well—a screenshot of the poll results in their favor.

We created a NEW private Canva template that my students are currently using, and it POPS hard for brands.

I’ve used it myself to land a deal worth over $3,500.

Want it?

Respond to this email.

As a baseline, the industry standard is $100 per 10,000 followers. This basic formula does not take into account video content, your engagement rate, niche worth, usage rights, expertise, or the time it costs you to put the deliverables together, all of which should be factored into your pricing.

Be prepared to negotiate, and always push for a little more than you think you can get.

Most 4-figure plus deals are landed on calls with a brand, not back and forth via email or DM, so always offer and encourage a meeting with the brand to discuss their campaign vision and current marketing goals.

Let your personality, readiness, creativity, and professionalism shine through.

You will get the best offer that is reflective of your current content quality, engagement rate, AND the strength of your pitch.

Don’t let this newsletter be your only source of opportunity. You should be actively looking for brands relevant to your niche and consistently pitching yourself every 4–8 weeks to these brands.

And remember, if a brand says no, it's not a forever no, it's just no right now :)

I cannot tell you how many clients over the course of my career told me no/not interested during my first pitch.

I also cannot tell you how many creators I know who have landed pitches that the brand originally said no to.

The power is always in a well-executed follow-up and being able to prove your worth.

Don't wait for money to come to you, go to money.

Have an amazing day!

Ash