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Brand Deals: 5 real use cases

Sponsored posts via creator marketplaces (TikTok One, Instagram, Collabstr, Aspire).

3 from real posts · Updated Oct 15, 2026

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Add tips and take sponsored posts on X

X supports tips on profiles, and many creators sell sponsored posts directly to brands.

XStarbelo playbook · Oct 2026
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Write a sponsored X post for [brand/product] that is honest, useful and clearly marked as an ad.
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Get a first brand collab on a 2-week-old micro account

The poster started a micro-influencer account "as a joke".

InstagramNew@slasherscott · X · Oct 2026
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Create a one-page media kit for my [niche] account with [followers] followers and [engagement] engagement.
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Spot a fake brand deal (a creator's first was a scam)

The poster shared that their first brand deal offer on X was a scam.

X@Simplyhnc1567 · X · Sep 2026
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Here is a brand deal offer I received: [paste]. List any red flags and questions I should ask before replying.
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Get paid for a first brand deal on LinkedIn

The poster did a brand deal on LinkedIn.

Email Newsletter@emtalas · X · Sep 2026
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Write a LinkedIn post introducing my creator niche [niche] and that I am open to brand partnerships.
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Join creator marketplaces to get found by brands

TikTok One (TikTok's creator marketplace), Instagram's creator marketplace, Collabstr and Aspire let brands find and pay creators for sponsored posts.

TikTok OneCollabstrAspireTikTokInstagramStarbelo playbook · Oct 2026
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Write a Collabstr profile bio and 3 package descriptions for a [niche] creator with [followers] followers.
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Frequently asked questions

How do beginners get brand deals?

Small, niche accounts get deals through direct pitches and creator marketplaces (TikTok One, Instagram's marketplace, Collabstr, Aspire). Never pay to join a "deal". Source

What are real examples of Brand Deals use cases for creators?

Starbelo lists 5 Brand Deals use cases, 3 from real public posts. Top examples: Add tips and take sponsored posts on X; Get a first brand collab on a 2-week-old micro account; Spot a fake brand deal (a creator's first was a scam).

Where should a beginner start with Brand Deals?

Start with “Add tips and take sponsored posts on X”, then copy its prompt and try the listed tools.

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