64. Brand Sponsorships for Micro-Influencers with Kelly Ballard

<p>In 2022, more than ever, brands are looking for content creators to partner with them and share their products. 75% of US brands are using 60% of their ad revenue on social media platforms such as Instagram. Brands really need content creators! My guest today, Kelly Ballard, is here with all of the hot tips for successfully building relationships with brands, collaborating with brands, and maintaining a long-term partnership with brands. Kelly has been blogging for five years and makes her full-time income just from brand partnerships and collaborations. If you want to make brand collaboration a part of your content, Kelly shares everything you need to know from gaining the attention of brands and building a relationship with them to making a pitch and negotiating a deal. Trust me when I say you’ll want a pen and paper handy while you listen. Kelly says, reaching out to brands shouldn’t be scary and brands actually need content creators! I hope this episode inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and build some relationships with the brands you love!</p> <p>SHOW NOTES: <a href= "https://www.southerncrushathome.com/episode64">https://www.southerncrushathome.com/episode64</a></p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a href="https://www.southerncrushathome.com/meetedgar">Meet Edgar</a> | The Social Media Scheduling Tool That Manages Itself</p>