Two Case Studies: Asking #Influencers for Their Rates (Doing it The Right Way)

🥋If you're looking for influencer services from Dear Mishu, click here

What is the best way to ask SMI* for their pay rate?  Like this!

Finding out influencer pay rate

Yes that’s the RIGHT way – just DM a short message to your potential SMI, and ask for their rates.

The answer in this example is great – straight to the point and showing authenticity (it’s a good sign when SMI will not agree to promote just any product).

Tip: if the SMI’s answer is not very clear or sincere, or they don’t ask you about your product, they might not be a Pro

Here is another good example of how to write to SMI. This is the right way when you are approaching SMI to HIRE them, rather than with the typical “I love you so much, I am a fan, please recommend my product and I’ll give you a sample for free” B.S..:

Here is another good example of how to write to SMI. This is the right way when you are approaching SMI to HIRE them, rather than with the typical "I love you so much, I am a fan, please recommend my product and I'll give you a sample for free" B.S..
The right way to DM to a SMI

Related: More reading about DM to Influencers

Related:

I like to keep it real, which some people consider contrarian… well, so be it: check out my articles that have been tagged “contrarian”


ASK ME QUESTIONS



Sincerely yours,

Dear Mishu's Dad

Get Updates from Dear Mishu's Dad:

By subscribing, you agree with Revue’s Terms and Privacy Policy.




SMI* = Social Media Influencers


PinLinkedIn
RELATED  Updated: Turn Influencer Content into an Ad - Example

Published by

DearMishuDad

I am the creator of Dear Mishu, a dog character that gives underdog advice to humans on social media. I originally built the account to learn about influencers and how they work. Over time, the account grew and Dear Mishu became a real social media influencer with a community of followers who ask her for advice. I use this experience and my 20 years of marketing experience to help brands understand how to reach their goals through Influencer Marketing and Social media branding.