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Playbooks for brands booking UGC creators and influencers, and for creators turning content into paid deals. Written by the team that runs both sides of the marketplace.

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Influencer Marketing Tips
launch
Case Study: How Kahlab Plans to Reach 1,000 Paying Subscribers with Jem Social’s Influencer Discovery Tool
For brands
Influencer Marketing Tips

Case Study: How Kahlab Plans to Reach 1,000 Paying Subscribers with Jem Social’s Influencer Discovery Tool

How Kahlab plans to use local creators, free studio sessions and Jem Social's influencer discovery tool to launch in Houston and reach 1,000 paying subscribers.

Bree Flemings
Founder & CEO, Jem Social
August 8, 2025
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How Much Does Influencer Marketing Cost?
For brands
Pricing & rates

How Much Does Influencer Marketing Cost?

Influencer marketing cost depends on creator tier, usage rights and fees. See 2026 rate ranges and how to build a real budget.

Bree Flemings
November 1, 2026
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Influencer Marketing Tips
platforms
Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses
For brands
Influencer Marketing Tips

Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses

Compare four influencer marketing platforms for small businesses: what each costs, how you find creators and how you pay them, checked October 2026.

Bree Flemings
October 31, 2026
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UGC
hire
How to Hire UGC Creators: Find, Vet and Brief Them
For brands
UGC

How to Hire UGC Creators: Find, Vet and Brief Them

Learn how to hire UGC creators: find them, vet their work, brief them and agree on usage rights, then pay once you approve.

Bree Flemings
October 31, 2026
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UGC
creator
What Is a UGC Creator? (And How They Get Paid)
For creators
UGC

What Is a UGC Creator? (And How They Get Paid)

A UGC creator makes photos and videos for brands and is paid per piece. Here is what the job involves, how pay works and how to find your first deal.

Bree Flemings
October 30, 2026
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UGC
alternatives
JoinBrands Alternatives for UGC Creators (2026)
For creators
UGC

JoinBrands Alternatives for UGC Creators (2026)

The best JoinBrands alternatives for UGC creators in 2026: Billo, Insense and Jem Social, compared on requirements, cost and how you get paid.

Bree Flemings
October 30, 2026
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UGC
platforms
Best UGC Platforms for Brands (2026)
For brands
UGC

Best UGC Platforms for Brands (2026)

Compare UGC platforms for brands in 2026: what Collabstr, Insense, JoinBrands and Jem cost, how you find creators, and how you pay them.

Bree Flemings
October 28, 2026
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UGC
brief
How to Write a UGC Brief (Free Template)
For brands
UGC

How to Write a UGC Brief (Free Template)

A UGC brief tells creators what to make, where it runs and how they get paid. Use this 8-part structure and free template to write yours.

Bree Flemings
October 27, 2026
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UGC
find
How to Find UGC Creators for Your Brand (2026)
For brands
UGC

How to Find UGC Creators for Your Brand (2026)

Post a free brief and let UGC creators apply, then search by niche to invite the best fits. Here is the step-by-step way to find and vet them.

Bree Flemings
October 27, 2026
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UGC
brands
Brands Looking for UGC Creators: Where to Find Them
For creators
UGC

Brands Looking for UGC Creators: Where to Find Them

Where to find brands looking for UGC creators, how to check who actually buys creator video, and how to apply or pitch so they say yes.

Bree Flemings
October 26, 2026
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