Resources For Creators

If you’re a content creator, influencer, or online business owner using social media to build your brand or market your business, you might be wondering if you can trademark your Instagram handle. The short answer is (in typically lawyer fashion): it depends! This article dives into when an influencer can trademark their Instagram handle; what […]

Are influencers independent contractors or employees? If you’re a brand that is planning on hiring influencers for a marketing campaign, or an influencer who wants to make sure you understand your legal obligations when working with brands, this is a question you may have asked yourself. More often than not, an influencer is legally going […]

Are you wondering how an influencer brand deal works? Then you’ve come to the right place! If you’re new to the world of social media influencer marketing or are just curious about how brand deals work, this article will help break down the entire process from outreach to final payment. Keep in mind, every brand […]

If you’re partnering with an alcoholic beverage company on Instagram and want to ensure that your content doesn’t get removed by the platform, then keep reading! One of the worst things that can happen during an Instagram brand partnership is having your sponsored content removed. At that point you’ve probably spent weeks negotiating with the […]

The information contained in this “Brand Deal Red Flags Influencers & Content Creators Need to Know“ is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice. Reading this article or relying on information from this article does not ever create an attorney-client relationship between you and Katherine Jaquith (aka Kate […]

In the fast-paced world of social media, being an influencer or content creator isn’t about getting likes- it’s about building a sustainable business while making an impact in the world. Today I’m sharing 8 income streams for influencers and content creators to help diversify your revenue in your influencer business. Owning an influencer or content […]

Do you want to learn how you can prevent late payments as an influencer or content creator when you work with brands? Then you came to the right place! If you’ve spent any time in the influencer or content creator space you may have encountered brands that don’t pay on time. This is one of […]

If you’re new to working with brands as a content creator you may be wondering, what are usage rights? To put it simply, usage rights allow a brand to use an influencer or content creator’s content in some capacity. The specific language included in the brand deal contract will determine what the brand can do, […]

If you’re an influencer or content creator, you may be wondering whether or not you really need a brand deal contract when working with a brand. The short answer is, YES! You should always have a contract whenever you are working with a brand.  A brand partnership is a business transaction. Once deliverables are involved […]

If you are an influencer or content creator, having a solid contract negotiation strategy is essential to landing high paying brand deals. Learning to negotiate a brand deal contract can be intimidating, but it’s an essential skill for influencers and content creators who want to build successful businesses and long-term relationships with brands. This article […]