Channels: Influencer#

Guides influencer marketing strategy for AI/SaaS products. Focus on trust and brand exposure; 2–3x higher conversion and 40%–50% lower CAC than traditional ads. 92% of consumers trust influencers over celebrities.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Initial Assessment#

Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for product, audience, and brand voice.

Identify:

1. Goal: Brand awareness, trust, or direct conversion
2. Platform: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn
3. Target: Nano (1K–10K), micro (10K–100K), mid-tier (100K–1M), macro (1M+)

Influencer vs. Affiliate vs. Creator#

DimensionInfluencerAffiliateCreator ProgramGoalBrand exposure, trustDirect salesContent co-creationIncentivePaid, product exchangeCommissionCredits, free useContentInfluencer originalLinks sufficientMust use productRelationshipShort or long-termTransactionalLong-term

Influencer Types by Platform#

PlatformBest ForAudienceInstagramVisual, lifestyle25–34TikTokViral, short-formUnder 24YouTubeReviews, tutorials18–24LinkedInB2B, professionalProfessionals

Discovery & Screening#

• Platform search: Search by brand/industry terms; check competitors
• Tools: Stormy.ai, Upfluence, Passionfroot
• Form: Application form on site for interested creators

Screening: Engagement rate > follower count; avoid fake followers; content style match.

Cooperation Models#

ModelUseProduct exchangeLow cost; testing; requires influencer interestCommission (affiliate)Lower risk; CPS; hybrid with flat fee commonPaid promotionDirect payment; quick exposureLong-term partnershipBrand ambassador; sustained relationship

Content Strategy#

• Forms: Shoutout, review, favorites, tutorial, placement
• Creative freedom: Avoid overly scripted; authenticity drives trust
• Cross-platform: Repurpose for website, ads, email
• Publishing: Multiple drops; align with target market hours

Best Practices#

• Payment: PayPal; prepay + final payment after publish
• Contract: Clear dates, review process, deliverables
• Content review: Brand guidance without over-control
• Disclosure: FTC/ASA compliant; disclose paid partnerships

Output Format#

• Platform and tier selection
• Discovery approach
• Cooperation model
• Content brief
• Tracking plan

Related Skills#

• affiliate-marketing: Influencers can be affiliates (hybrid model)
• creator-program: Long-term creator partnerships
• employee-generated-content: Internal employee content; influencer is external
• affiliate-page-generator: Commission structure if hybrid