Do's and Don'ts of Collaborating with Brands

Collaborating with brands can be a great way to boost your profile, gain exposure and even make some money. But it’s important to approach these partnerships in the right way or you could end up damaging your reputation instead of building it. Here are some do’s and don'ts for collaborating with brands that will help ensure success:

Do's

1. Do Your Research – Before entering into any collaboration, take time to research the brand thoroughly so you know what they stand for, who their target audience is etc. This will help ensure that there is synergy between both parties which will result in a successful outcome for everyone involved.
2. Be Professional – When interacting with representatives from the brand always remain professional at all times as this reflects positively on both yourself and them too! Be sure not to overstep boundaries by being overly familiar or using inappropriate language when conversing online or via email etc., as this could jeopardise future collaborations together down the line if things go wrong further down the track.
3. Be Open & Flexible - It's important when working together on projects that each party remains open-minded about ideas presented by one another during negotiations/discussions around project scope & deliverables; whilst also remaining flexible enough so changes can be made along journey should unforeseen circumstances arise(eg budget constraints).
4. Promote Your Work Together - Once work has been completed successfully then promote it across all available channels(social media platforms/websites) ensuring maximum reach potential; afterall why not show off how awesomely talented you are? Doing this helps build trust between yourself & other collaborators plus demonstrates value add services provided within industry sector(s).
5. *Follow Up On Results / Feedback From Brand Representatives After Completion Of Project(S) Completed Together – Following up post completion of project allows opportunity discuss successes achieved plus provides feedback loop where improvements may need addressing going forward into future collaborations together.

Don't s

1..Don’t Make False Promises – Making false promises such as guaranteeing results without having done proper research beforehand won’t endear either party towards one another especially if those guarantees aren’t met later down line due lack of planning/foresight prior commencement work activities commencing..

2..Don ‘ t Rush Into Agreements Without Reading Terms Carefully First - Always read through terms carefully before signing anything! You want to make sure everything outlined within agreement works favourably towards achieving desired outcomes set out collaboratively agreed upon previously otherwise complications may arise further along process thus stalling progress altogether..

3..Don ‘ t Ignore Deadlines Set Out Within Agreement– Ignoring deadlines set out within agreement isn ' t going get job done efficiently nor effectively therefore try best adhere timelines laid out order complete tasks required timely manner avoiding delays wherever possible...

4..Don ' t Forget To Follow Up With Brand Representatives Post Completion Of Project(S)* *- Failing follow up post completion project means missing valuable opportunity discuss successes achieved provide feedback loop where improvements need addressing going forward future collaborations....

5.. Don ' t Use Unprofessional Language Or Behaviour During Interactions With Other Party Involved In Collaboration* *- Using unprofessional language behaviour during interactions other party involved collaboration reflects badly upon oneself potentially damaging relationships built far henceforth best avoided scenarios like these altogether maintaining respect professionalism throughout entire duration partnership...

By following these do' s don ts collaborating brands,you'll have better chance succeeding working alongside them achieve mutually beneficial goals!