Brand deals
How to get paid collaborations, pitch brands, set your rates and make a media kit. Real answers from creators and the KALO IQ team.
How much should I charge for a sponsored Instagram post
A brand asked for my rate for one sponsored Instagram post. I have no idea what to charge. How do I price it?
How to spot brand deal scams
A brand offered me a deal but something feels off. How do I tell a real brand deal from a scam?
What are usage rights in UGC
A brand wants usage rights for my UGC video. What does that mean and should I charge more?
How to find brands that pay creators
How do I find brands that actually pay creators, not just send free product?
How to get brand deals on Instagram
How do I actually start getting brand deals on Instagram? I post consistently but nothing is coming in.
How to get paid for Instagram posts
How do creators actually get paid for Instagram posts? Is it just sponsorships or are there other ways?
Where to find paid brand collaborations
Where do creators actually find paid brand collaborations? Every site I try is full of free product gigs not real paid deals.
How to get your first brand deal
I have never worked with a brand. Where do I even start to get my first paid brand deal as a new creator?
How to get brand deals on TikTok
How do creators land brand deals on TikTok? I get decent views but no brands are reaching out.
How to reach out to brands for free products
I want to start with gifting. How do I reach out to brands for free products without sounding like I am begging?
Red flags in brand deal offers
A brand offered me a deal but something feels off. What are the red flags I should watch for before I say yes?
How to build long term brand partnerships
How do I turn a one-off brand deal into an ongoing partnership or retainer instead of chasing new deals every month?
When to raise your rates as a creator
How do I know when it is time to raise my rates and how much should I bump them by?
How to find a brand's contact email
How do I find the actual email to pitch a brand? The generic info address never gets a reply.
How to make a media kit
What goes in a media kit and how do I make one that actually gets brands to take me seriously?
How to apply for paid collaborations
How do I actually apply for paid collaborations? Do I wait for brands to find me or is there somewhere to apply?
Should I sign an exclusivity clause
A brand wants me to sign an exclusivity clause. What does it actually mean and should I agree to it?
How to invoice a brand as a creator
I finished a paid deal and need to send an invoice. What goes on a creator invoice and how do I make sure I get paid?
What to do when a brand ghosts you
I sent my rate and the brand just went silent. Do I follow up or did I price myself out?
The best media kit tool for creators
What is the best tool to make a media kit? There are a hundred options and I do not want to pay for something I do not need.
How to get brand deals with a small following
I have under 10k followers. How do creators with a small following actually get paid brand deals and what do brands look at if not follower count?
How to improve your content for brand deals
My content is fine but brands are not biting. How do I improve it specifically to land more brand deals?
How to write a brand pitch email
My pitch emails get ignored. What should a brand pitch email actually say to get a reply?
What to do when your media kit gets no deals
I send my media kit out and hear nothing back. What am I doing wrong and how do I fix it?
How to build a content creator portfolio
How do I put together a portfolio when I am still small and only have a few pieces of content?
Dark posting vs whitelisting
A brand asked about whitelisting and dark posting my content. What is the difference and how should I charge for it?