Blogger Union Radio

Join us and Breanna Pair from Thrive as we discuss why it’s important to have different income streams. We’ll talk about some of the ways you can earn money with the brand you’ve built with your blog and content creation.

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1. FLODESK: https://flodesk.com/c/THEBLOGGERUNION
2. RewardStyle (LikeToKnow.It): https://rewardstyle.com
3. ShareASale: https://www.shareasale.com
4. Commission Junction: https://www.cj.com
5. Impact: https://app.impact.com

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No matter how small the partnership, we always recommend you have a written agreement between the content creator and the brand. Whether you are an influencer, brand, or small business a contract will protect you during a collaboration. A written agreement also provides clarity by detailing the responsibilities of each party.

Join us and Crystallace Fenn, from The Lawyer Next Door, as we discuss what you should include in your contract. Level-up your professionalism and avoid miscommunications with a contract that protects you on your next brand collaboration.

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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1. Crystallace Fenn Legal Boutique: https://heycrystallace.com/ref/thebloggerunion
2. Crystallace Fenn Legal Boutique Discount: BLOGGERUNION15
3. How To Pitch Brands: https://thebloggerunion.com/pip

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Are you posting on Pinterest and not getting any traction? Level-up your Pinterest strategy to get more saves and clicks on your pins, leading to more traffic to your blog or website. Join us and Alisa Meredith, Marketing Manager at Tailwind, as we discuss tips to get more engagement on Pinterest. You'll learn:  

• what Pinterest users are looking for  
• how to optimize your pins so they show up on search  
• what Pinterest thinks is spammy and will get you suspended 

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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What does an influencer manager do and do you need one?  Many influencers sign with managers to help grow their careers and land brand deals. But there are several things you should know before signing with a manager and red flags to look out for. Does a manager or agent help with contract negotiations? What else do they do? When are you ready to start looking for a manager? Join us and  Cristy Clavijo-Kish from Talento Unlimited as we discuss these topics.

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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Most brands leave  influencer marketing to their PR department. Learn to think like a PR professional to better understand what brands want to achieve with influencer partnerships. 

Join us as we discuss PR with Marcia Gomez, president of Canvas Communications.  We'll discuss  creating narratives and telling stories. How to craft your own story or build on a story in the news. How to research what a brand's communication strategy to craft your ideas when pitching brands. How to find a brand's target audience and why that's important.

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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Join us and Alejandra Graf from Piloncillo&Vainilla as we discuss how to create and monetize foodie content. You'll learn how to offer your services of food photography and recipe creation as a monetization stream.

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It's important to know the rules of running a business before starting a content creator business. Join us and Jacqueline Garcia-Arteaga, Esq. as we discuss potential legal pitfalls in your influencer/content creator career. Some of the things we'll talk about include: What is a business entity and do you need one? When picking a brand name or a blog name, how can we search if others are using that name? Business finances, taxes, and paying yourself - what do you need to know? Check in to see if you are running your business properly.

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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As a content creator you write a lot: blog posts, social media content, emails, pitches, books, etc. Is your writing connecting with your audience? Use compelling stories to move your readers to engage with your content and become invested in your work.  

Join us and writer Aaron John Curtis as we discuss how to tell a story effectively, what makes a good story, and what is the storytelling process. 

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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As a content creator you write a lot: blog posts, social media content, emails, pitches, books, etc. Is your writing connecting with your audience? Use compelling stories to move your readers to engage with your content and become invested in your work.  

Join us and writer Aaron John Curtis as we discuss how to tell a story effectively, what makes a good story, and what is the storytelling process. 

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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Join us and Vivian Olodun as we discuss Clubhouse and how to use it to grow our reach, network, and brand. This new drop-in audio chat is growing quickly. Learn about Clubhouse and how to make the most of this new social network.

To watch a video of this conversation visit The Blogger Union YouTube Channel.

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