If you have 2500+ loyal followers, brands want to pay you.
You are an influencer.

The world of media has changed. You have more power than you think. Anyone who has a social media following of 2500+ has built trust and loyalty among their audience. You have something that influencers with +1M followers don’t have: a tighter connection with your audience.

With the rise of social media, what a lot of people don’t realise is that the audience they have is worth something — and brands want to pay for that.

Why would brands work with me and not somebody with 1m+ followers?

For brands, working with smaller influencers makes a lot more sense

Influencers with a lot of followers are not the ideal decision for every brand. It only makes sense for brands that make products for everyone to collaborate with big influencers.

There’s not much point in asking Justin Bieber to promote a clothing brand made for the British culture, as his audience is worldwide.

If the brand works with 10 influencers who have 2500+ followers, that gives them a better result. The problem? They couldn’t find the perfect 10 influencers easily — that is about to change

There are many examples where companies have failed to get in touch with its new customers, because of the generation gap.

Brands prefer leaving the content creation process in the hands of people like you: those who’ve already gained a following from Gen Z.

However, getting in touch with people like you is uncomfortable for them. Mails are unanswered. WhatsApp/DMs are not their favourite communication channel. That is why we’ve developed the MyPodium Chat, a common-ground solution for both sides.

Think about your favourite music artist. There’s no way for her or him to speak to only one side of their audience.

For instance, your favourite music artist can’t address only those who have followed them for their music.

Those fans may be different from those who’ve followed them for their lifestyle. Or for the way they dress. Or, maybe some people simply follow them for their humour — but not for how they dress.

Your audience is closer to you. That is your advantage. And brands love this advantage of yours, because a partnership is more “targeted” this way.

Put yourself in the shoes of a brand’s campaign manager.

Brands have two options: choose to work with 100 influencers 10,000 followers each or one influencer with 1m followers. Naturally, that one big influencer will ask for more money/freebies than the 100 influencers combined.

It makes a lot more sense for brands to work with the smaller influencers. The problem? It also takes a lot of time to find those 100 influencers. So brands had to settle for one big name.

With the tools we’re creating, that is about to change. More money, freebies and collaborations are coming your way.

The bigger an influencer is, the smaller the engagement.

Have you ever wondered why celebrities with 1m+ followers have a smaller engagement % than influencers with 100k followers? The answer is simple: the more you grow, the wider your reach is.

Fewer people are going to relate 100% to your posts. This is another advantage of yours which makes brands more willing to look for… you! And to collaborate with you.

Your ideas and creativity are going to be put to use.

Just like we’ve mentioned before, you’re closer to your audience than a big influencer is with her/his. When brands want to involve your creativity and put your ideas to use, they will have a stronger impact upon your followers and their customers.

Why? Once again, you have a better idea of what your audience likes — and more importantly, what they don’t like. It’s easier to be authentic when you’re not trying to please 10 different types of people.

And brands need that in order to drive business results.

Why would brands work with me and not somebody with 1m+ followers?

Your audience is targeted

Big influencers don’t have that advantage

For brands, working with smaller influencers makes a lot more sense

Influencers with a lot of followers are not the ideal decision for every brand. It only makes sense for brands that make products for everyone to collaborate with big influencers.

There’s not much point in asking Justin Bieber to promote a clothing brand made for the British culture, as his audience is worldwide.

If the brand works with 10 influencers who have 2500+ followers, that gives them a better result. The problem? They couldn’t find the perfect 10 influencers easily — that is about to change

Brands have no connection with Gen Z

The people that are following you are the ones brands want to reach

There are many examples where companies have failed to get in touch with its new customers, because of the generation gap.

Brands prefer leaving the content creation process in the hands of people like you: those who’ve already gained a following from Gen Z.

However, getting in touch with people like you is uncomfortable for them. Mails are unanswered. WhatsApp/DMs are not their favourite communication channel. That is why we’ve developed the MyPodium Chat, a common-ground solution for both sides.

Your audience is closer to you

You've got a closer connection to your followers

Think about your favourite music artist. There’s no way for her or him to speak to only one side of their audience.

For instance, your favourite music artist can’t address only those who have followed them for their music.

Those fans may be different from those who’ve followed them for their lifestyle. Or for the way they dress. Or, maybe some people simply follow them for their humour — but not for how they dress.

Your audience is closer to you. That is your advantage. And brands love this advantage of yours, because a partnership is more “targeted” this way.

For brands it's more profitable

Not every brand needs Kylie Jenner

Put yourself in the shoes of a brand’s campaign manager.

Brands have two options: choose to work with 100 influencers 10,000 followers each or one influencer with 1m followers. Naturally, that one big influencer will ask for more money/freebies than the 100 influencers combined.

It makes a lot more sense for brands to work with the smaller influencers. The problem? It also takes a lot of time to find those 100 influencers. So brands had to settle for one big name.

With the tools we’re creating, that is about to change. More money, freebies and collaborations are coming your way.

Your engagement rates are better

Research shows smaller influencers have more impact

The bigger an influencer is, the smaller the engagement.

Have you ever wondered why celebrities with 1m+ followers have a smaller engagement % than influencers with 100k followers? The answer is simple: the more you grow, the wider your reach is.

Fewer people are going to relate 100% to your posts. This is another advantage of yours which makes brands more willing to look for… you! And to collaborate with you.

Understanding the market

You have a better idea of what your audience likes.

Your ideas and creativity are going to be put to use.

Just like we’ve mentioned before, you’re closer to your audience than a big influencer is with her/his. When brands want to involve your creativity and put your ideas to use, they will have a stronger impact upon your followers and their customers.

Why? Once again, you have a better idea of what your audience likes — and more importantly, what they don’t like. It’s easier to be authentic when you’re not trying to please 10 different types of people.

And brands need that in order to drive business results.

Brands are taking social media influencers seriously, as more collaborations are happening. This is set to grow by 500% over the coming years. It’s all changing.

Adidas working with
David Beckham on print campaigns

Adidas working with Maria Taylor,
Founder of the Winning Edge Leadership Academy

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Uber actively works with Influencers ranging from 2500 followers to 1m+ followers

@charlottebridgeman

Big brands work with influencers of all sizes. All the time.

Love Island contentant Jonna Chimonides promoting for JD Sports

@joannachimonides

Brands are ready to work with you. Are you ready to work with them?

MyPodium gives you a professional platform to showcase yourself and a communication platform to manage requests from brands for absolutely no cost.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to monetize your social media presence as this could provide you with a lucrative income and an opportunity to work with exciting brands and creative campaigns.

Brands want your audience and creativity.

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