{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Brands Actually Look for in Creators & Why You're Not Getting Brand Deals (Straight From an Influencer Manager)","description":" We've talked a lot on this podcast about how to pitch brands, how to price yourself, and how to show up like a partner. This episode? We went straight to the source. Noam Giras is the Head of Media Partnerships at Tailor Brands \u2014 with seven years of experience and hundreds of influencer deals under her belt. She's also one of the influencer managers Kate and Tea personally work with, which made this conversation as real as it gets. If you've ever wondered why a brand ghosted your pitch, what actually makes a creator stand out, or what brands wish creators understood \u2014 this one's for you. What We Cover: How Tailor Brands sources creators (hint: it's a lot more organic than you think) What brands actually look at first when a pitch lands in their inbox \u2014 and it's not your media kit The one thing Noam looks at before anything else when evaluating a creator Why a personal connection to the brand in your pitch email matters more than a perfect PDF What makes a brand delete a pitch without responding Why a "no" from a brand is almost never about you \u2014 and how timing plays a bigger role than creators realize How joining a brand's affiliate program can get you noticed and lead to paid partnerships The metric Noam actually looks at first when evaluating creators (it's not engagement rate) Why communication is the single biggest green flag for long-term partnerships \u2014 and the biggest ick when it's missing What brands wish creators understood about budgets and campaign timing Why treating your content creation like a business (LLC, invoices, contracts) changes how brands see you The difference between a creator who gets called back and one who doesn't Episodes Referenced: Episode 8: Affiliate Income the Right Way \u2014 on using affiliates strategically to get on a brand's radar Episode 12: What Happens After the Yes \u2014 building the communication system that makes brands want to work with you again Episode 4: The Obvious YES Pitch \u2014  the 5C Framework Noam's tips plug directly into Episodes 20 & 21: The First Brand Deal Blueprint \u2014 the full system this episode builds on Links: Tailor Brands: the EASIEST way to legitimize your creator business, form your LLC, and build a business hub to make that side of earning an income SIMPLE. Tailor Brands Affiliate Program: https:\/\/www.tailorbrands.com\/affiliates Join the Creator Club waitlist   \u2014 coaching, templates, rate calculators, and direct help pitching brands Follow us on IG & TikTok: @notaninfluencerco Want More Episodes Like This? \u2192  Episode 3: Brand Deals That Don't Suck \u2014 green flags to look for before you say yes  \u2192 Episode 14:: How Honest Content Builds Loyal Fans ft. Ryan from Side Hustle Review  \u2192 Episode 15: Instagram Content Brands Actually Want ft. Mya Nichol ","author_name":"Accidentally Influential","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/596400","html":"