📹 ✅ Ever feel like you’re applying for a ton of campaigns and… crickets? 😅
Getting noticed by brands isn’t about luck - it’s about strategy, presentation, and relevance.

The good news: there are actionable ways to stack the deck in your favour and increase approvals without applying for more campaigns than you can handle.

Here’s your ultimate guide to getting brands to say yes - the smart way ⬇️

💌 1. Craft a Compelling Initial Message

First impressions matter - don’t just send “Would love to work together!” Brands see tens of messages every day.

Here’s what works:

• Introduce yourself briefly and naturally.

• Share a specific idea for the campaign - a creative POV, shot concept, or real-life connection (like a dog, partner, or hobby that fits the brand and could inspire them for a specific video).

• Keep it short, snappy, and scannable - avoid walls of text.

📁 2. Keep Your Portfolio Polished

All videos you upload to Clip, including variations and add-ons, automatically appear in your portfolio. This is your “first impression gallery” - so keep it sharp AND don’t abandon it.

• Go through your portfolio after every upload. Remove duplicates or weaker versions. Keep decluttering after every project to really maintain a polished feel at all times. But, if that’s not manageable - try to do it at least once a week.

• Keep your strongest, most relevant clips at the top - these are the ones brands will see first. Remember that your videos show in order you add them, so always try to progress in your skills to have the best pieces at the top.

• Be selective. Not every video belongs; think quality over quantity - always.

🎯 3. Apply To Briefs Strategically

Not every campaign is for you - and that’s okay! Imagine how boring it would be if everyone could create the same content.

Ask yourself:

• Do I have access to what the brief requires? (Gym, outdoor locations, pets, friends, props…)

• Am I comfortable with the type of content? (Talking on camera, lifestyle demonstration, showing kids or pets, showcasing underwear on me)

• Does the product align with me personally? Would I actually use it in personal life? (This is where the authenticity lies!)

📝 4. Keep Your Profile Up-to-Date

Your profile is your “creative CV.” Brands use it to get a sense of who you are and what you can offer.

• Update life changes (new pet, hobby, location) — anything that could inspire creative ideas.

• Connect your socials and keep your bio snappy and relevant.

• Turn on Clip notifications to never miss opportunities:

  • Marketing: Newsletter & updates

  • Daily Digest: New campaigns

  • Invitations: When brands invite you

✅ Quick Creator Checklist

✔️ Message brands with a specific, scannable idea

✔️ Keep your portfolio polished and selective

✔️ Apply only to campaigns that fit you and the product

✔️ Update your profile & bio regularly

✔️ Enable all Clip notifications & e-mails

🚀 Bottom Line

Getting approved doesn’t have to feel like a lottery. With thoughtful messages, a polished portfolio, and an up-to-date profile, you’ll increase your chances and make yourself a brand’s first choice 🌟

 LOOK AT YOU!

🎬 👋 Wow, we absolutely love Grace’s video for Snapshot Iron. Her snappy, super creative story-telling and engaging editing choices really make it a stand-out UGC piece.

No fake enthusiasm, just authentic flow and results 🎥

🚀 🛠 Ready to update your profile?… Log in to Clip, check out the latest briefs, and start applying today!

Happy Creating,

Team Clip