6 Must-Haves for a SOLID Influencer Marketing Agreement - 017

9 Aug 2018 · 31 min
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In this solo podcast episode, attorney Brittany Ratelle walks creators and brands through the essential elements of a solid influencer marketing contract. She begins by framing the growing importance of influencer marketing, citing industry survey data on budget increases and key performance metrics (engagement, clicks, conversions). Ratelle stresses the need to define campaign goals before drafting agreements and to choose the right type of influencer (micro vs. macro) for a brand’s objectives. She then outlines six contract must‑haves: (1) clear payment terms—including amount, invoicing, and method; (2) termination provisions that specify who can end the agreement and required notice periods; (3) exclusivity clauses that define the scope, duration, and any non‑compete restrictions; (4) copyright ownership and editorial control, explaining the two common models (brand‑owned vs. influencer‑owned) and the importance of licensing language; (5) confidentiality clauses that keep business details private; and (6) FTC disclosure requirements, detailing proper labeling (e.g., #ad) and placement to avoid penalties. Throughout, Ratelle encourages listeners to negotiate confidently, use redlining, and understand their worth. She promotes her template shop, creativecontracts.co, offering a sponsored content agreement with a discount code (DTR) and screen‑flow video guides. The episode closes with a request for listener reviews, a shout‑out to a GDPR episode, and a reminder to check out the contract templates.

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