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15 Places to Get Paid Brand Deals & UGC Opportunities

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Grace Lemire
July 16, 2024

Hey.

Today’s newsletter is one you’ll want to save (and share). We’ve shared 15 of the best places to find paid brand deals, UGC opportunities, and contact brands you’d like to receive PR from.

In today’s newsletter:

  • 15 places to earn more as a creator

  • A few updates on the world of social

15 Places to Earn More as a Creator

#paid connects brands and creators for paid collaborations. There’s no minimum follower requirement, and all payments are sent in under 45 days. Collaborations pay well too (in my experience—I’ve never been lowballed here).

Later has a creator database that brands search to find the right talent—both influencers and UGC creators. I joined the database a couple years ago and now it’s one of the primary ways brands find me.

Upfluence is another creator database brands can search. It’s free to join, but you’ll need to install a Chrome extension to do so. Sounds funky, but the tool provides you with real-time performance data for your platforms—that’s why it’s in Chrome extension format.

The InfluenceHer Collective (IHC) is a community for female creators to connect with brands (and each other!). It’s hosted by Her Campus Media.

To apply to join the IHC, you’ll need at least 5,000 followers. To apply for their College Fashionista or Campus Trendsetters programs, you’ll need to be in college and have at least 1,000 followers.

CreatorX is an agency run by JT Barnett—a successful creator and founder. His agency works with brands like CHOMPS, Nissan, Super Coffee, and more on sponsored posts and UGC.

Joining their creator database throws your name into the hat when they’re looking for the right creator to work with these brands. You can also view open jobs on this Notion page.

Cohley is another platform brands use to find creators for sponsored post and UGC. Join their database to get in front of brands like The Farmer’s Dog, Gildan, and TOMS.

Hunter PR is an influencer marketing agency bringing brands’ campaigns to life. They don’t have a database—if you’re interested in working with their brands, you’ll need to send them an email.

This is definitely an extra step but one that most creators probably don’t take. Send a high-quality email and I’m sure you’ll stand out.

And FWIW—they’ve led campaigns that paid creators up to $65,000 according to reviews on FYPM. 🤠 Worth taking the time to send a quick email.

Pearpop is a talent management agency that also offers an app you can download and connect with brands on.

We’ve shared this one before, but it’s too good not to share again. This newsletter shares new UGC opportunities each week. They also post and retweet UGC opportunities on their X account almost every day.

If you want access to support and UGC opportunities, join Tran’s UGC Community. She’s one of the most successful UGC creators and provides a ton of value to her private community. *It’ll run you $70/mo but worth it if you’re booking clients.

11. 28 ROW

This platform connects brands with Gen Z creators for sponsored posts, UGC, focus groups, product testing, and networking opportunities. Their creator network is currently invite-only due to high demand, but it’s worth keeping on your radar for when it opens up.

Skeepers is best for creators with under 5k followers. To be frank, the opportunities pay less then $300 (according to reviews from creators), but it’s a great way to get in touch with brands you love for potential higher-paying campaigns.

Collabstr is another platform where brands can connect with creators. It’s a bit different than others—you create a profile and rate card, then brands request to book you if you’re a fit. You don’t have to accept every booking.

14. Bazaal

Bazaal is a platform for small beauty creators to land paid partnerships.

15. Places to Get PR

If you’re interested in receiving PR, here are a few places to check out:

Enjoyed this list? Forward it to a fellow creator friend! 📩

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👀 Potential Pinterest data leak just announced.

😅 Head of IG reveals primary performance metric that drives reach.

See ya next week,

Karat