Are Brand Deals Dying in 2025?? (+ Before You Pitch Checklist) #254

Are Brand Deals Dying in 2025?? (+ Before You Pitch Checklist) #254

Author: Sidewalker Daily June 12, 2025 Duration: 12:29
You’ve probably heard the whispers online.. “It’s the end of the influencer economy and there are no more brand deals!” Spoiler alert: Influencer marketing isn’t dead.
Brand deals are not dying… HOWEVER, the creator economy is indeed changing. And it’s changing at lightning speed.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on behind the scenes in 2025, and how YOU, as a creator, can stay ahead of the curve.

We’re talking about:
✨ What’s really happening in the creator space in 2025
✨ How creators are adapting (and thriving) despite the shifts
✨ A behind-the-scenes look at what brands are thinking
✨ The strategies you need to pitch smarter and profit
✨ AND SO MUCH MORE YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS

This is not the time to panic! It’s the time to pivot. Because the creators who evolve and take control of the shifts, will be the ones who profit.

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This episode can also been seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fqPkN5k0-k

Ever wondered what really happens behind the perfectly curated feeds and brand deals? Influencer Confidential pulls back the curtain on the business of influence. Hosted by the team at Sidewalker Daily, a consulting agency with a unique dual perspective, this podcast goes beyond the surface. Each episode draws from direct experience working with both creators and the brands that hire them, offering a rare, balanced look at the mechanics of this modern industry. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations about the strategies, negotiations, and often unspoken challenges that define success and failure online. It’s about the practical realities-from crafting a sustainable career as a creator to understanding how companies navigate influencer marketing campaigns. The goal is to foster genuine transparency, replacing hype with actionable insight. Tune in for a candid exploration of what it truly takes to build, manage, and leverage influence in a crowded digital landscape. This isn't just theory; it's grounded in the day-to-day work of an agency operating on both sides of the equation. Find Influencer Confidential wherever you get your podcasts.
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