Influence with Katie

10/30/2025

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SECURE HOLIDAY PARTNERSHIPS!!🎅💰

If you’ve been here for while you know- I always say to start thinking about Holiday campaigns in July & August.

BUT just because I say to start early?
Doesn’t mean it’s TOO LATE now!!

As you know, the holidays are when creators make the most money working with brands….

I’ve been on both the influencer and brand side when it comes to campaign budgets. And many brands (not all of them) but most have a “USE IT OR LOSE IT” policy when it comes to budgets.

What does that mean?

🗓️ Most brands have a fiscal year that ends in December. They have a set budget for the year and oftentimes have that leftover marketing money that doesn’t roll over into January.

So that means they have to USE that leftover budget or they LOSE IT!!

And what a waste would it be for the brands marketing department not to use every last penny of their budget?!

With increased consumer spending and bigger budgets- brands are also more likely to activate LAST MINUTE campaigns!! ⏰

🎁 What’s going to help you get these last minute campaigns? Here are a few tips:

✨ Get creative with your pitches! Pitch a specific idea/concept for a partnership!

✨ Easy integrations: Planning a holiday gift guide? Doing a 12 days of Christmas giveaway? Maybe you have a signature series? Pitch brands into these future pieces of content!

✨ If you have past holiday hits? Hyperlink them in your pitches!

✨ Negotiate Rush Fees: Be prepared to charge extra for quick turnaround times during the busy holiday season.

✨ ALWAYS upsell Whitelisting to the brand as an add-on to maximize your reach: since you’re gonna be competing with tons of ads during Q4!! Again, brands have bigger budgets to increase ad spend. (Explain to them how this helps convert more sales!)

🎀 This year I decided to share our Q4 Pitching Strategy we use at my Creator Talent Agency!! You get customized Q4 pitching templates, timelines, and extra tips to land more brand deals this holiday season!!

💬 COMMENT “Q4BAG” and I’ll DM you the info to get in on the action!! 💸

💬 Have questions on brand deals in Q4? Drop them below!! ⬇️

10/25/2025

10/25/2025

Okay, I am a BIT concerned!! 😂😅

Here’s the thing: Trial Reels didn’t stop working…

Most creators just stopped learning how to use them right.

Yep, IG recently capped how many you can post (5–10/day, depending on your account).

And nope, you can’t just repost the exact same reel over and over again.

But let’s do some quick math:

👉🏼 5 Trial Reels/day = 150 chances a month to go viral
👉🏼 10/day = 300 opportunities to grow your audience

And you’re still not using them?! 😳

Most creators aren’t seeing growth because they’re posting the wrong content.

Here’s one gem that actually works:

📣 Treat your Trial Reels like “mini ads” for your page.

Since Trial Reels are only pushed to non-followers, use them to promote your page.

Start hyping up your content like it’s the best-kept secret on the internet.

You’re essentially selling yourself to your future audience!! Tell them exactly what you post and why they should follow you!

Example script (for the mom-hacks niche):

“Kids won’t listen? Routines feel impossible? I make real-life mom hacks that work. Follow me if you’re done with the chaos.”

One of my students gained 9K followers using this exact formula. No fluff. Just strategy.

It’s crucial to end with: “Follow me for [your topic].”

This way, you’re not just telling the algorithm who you are and what you post. You’re sending out a wolf call to your dream audience!

And that’s just ONE of the 7+ proven methods I teach in REELfluence: Viral by Trial 2.0- my fully updated Trial Reels growth course.

Inside you’ll get:
→ The new rules (so you stop guessing)
→ Strategies that force your target non-followers to find you
→ Planners, trackers, and scripts to make it simple

💬 Need help scripting your “ads for your page”? Let me know and I’ll give you ideas!! ⬇️

💬 Comment “COURSE2” and I’ll DM you the link to my Trial Reels course that boosts your reach + grows your IG following!!

Now get out there and HOWL to your wolves!! 🐺

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10/22/2025

🚨TRY THIS NEW INSTAGRAM FEATURE!! ‼️

📸 Photo collages!!✨

📌 You’re gonna wanna SAVE THIS or SHARE to yourself so you can recreate it!!

Collages are here and so much fun & super easy to create some trendy, quick content.

I mean, Reels without filming? Say less!!

This new Instagram Collage Feature turns your photos into high-impact reels in seconds!!!

HOW TO USE IT: ⬇️

👉🏼 Go to your Home Feed on IG
👉🏼 Press the “+” )in the upper right corner)
👉🏼 Tap Stories
👉🏼 Select Collage option (up at the top menu)
👉🏼 Select up to 20 photos
👉🏼 Click next (press arrow)
👉🏼 Let AI do its thing!!
👉🏼 Select the scissor icon (or you can choose to have a sequential collage of images)

You can rearrange, resize, reorder or remove any images before saving…so the final result is ✨ aesthetic ✨.

👉🏼 Then open it up in the Edits app
👉🏼 Add filters, edit speed, etc.
👉🏼 Save the reel.
👉🏼 Open the reel in Instagram Reels Editor.
👉🏼 Add music, text on screen, stickers, etc.
👉🏼 Add your caption.
👉🏼 Hit Post and flex your Reels game using Collages!!

It’s that easy!!

Go try it out and TAG ME when you do (so I can hype you up!!) 🙌🏼

This IG update is going to be trending HARD soon (and most people haven’t even noticed it).

It’s a trend you can jump on fast!!

💬 Did you know about this New IG Feature?? Have questions? Drop them below!! ⬇️

📲 Spread the word and REPOST THIS Reel!! Add the note “Trending Reel Alert”!!

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10/21/2025

Trial Reels aren’t dead… you’re just using them wrong!!

They still work…but ONLY with the right strategy.

I’ve tested these 5 hooks across 14+ creator client accounts. They ACTUALLY WORK!!

They’re why Trial Reels still bring crazy reach + followers (even with the new rules):

🧠 Use these 5 scroll-stopping hooks to train the algorithm:

1️⃣ “POV: You want [X result]… and you found my account.” → Speaks to desire + makes viewers feel seen.

2️⃣ “This is a Trial Reel — so I know you’re not following me. Be honest… what do you think of my content?” → People LOVE giving opinions!

3️⃣ “I wish more people knew about [problem you solve/myth].” → Builds authority + educates.

4️⃣ “Girlies with small accounts like mine? Let’s see how many followers you can get by commenting— let’s find your hype squad!” → Builds community + boosts engagement.

5️⃣ “If this reel shows up on your feed, PLEASE engage — I’ve been stuck at [follower count] for [time].” → Relatable + real = support magnet.

But here’s what most creators get wrong:
❌ Repost + dupe old reels without making changes = downranked.
❌ No hook testing = no learning.
❌ Push Trials to feed = wasted cold reach.
❌ Sell too soon — Trial Reels = NEW audiences, not buyers.
❌ Quit after 3 days — when the algorithm’s just learning.

🔥 Trial Reels are still IG’s #1 free growth tool — if you ACTUALLY commit to a strategy that works in 2025.

🎀 That’s why I updated my course: REELfluence: Viral by Trial 2.0 (based on what works NOW).

✅ Inside, you get:
👉🏼 New rules + posting limits
👉🏼 7+ updated growth strategies
👉🏼 Daily/weekly checklists, planners, trackers & more
👉🏼 The MAGIC Remix Strategy
👉🏼 How to repurpose B-roll + old content into high-performers

💬 Want it? Comment “COURSE2” and I’ll DM you the link!!
💬 What’s holding you back from Trial Reels? Drop questions if you have them!!

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10/21/2025

How I helped my client turn a $600 brand deal into $4,300: One secret!👇

Negotiation magic 💪✨(2 words that make a big difference)

Many creators miss out on potential earnings because they don’t negotiate or don’t know how to do it right.

💰Here’s how we turned a lowball offer into a major win:

👉🏼 Original Offer: $600 for 1 IG Reel

⬇️ Our Moves:

1️⃣ The rate was too low. So, we aimed higher for the deliverable itself…(keeping the base rate at $600)

2️⃣ Content Usage: We asked how they planned to use the content and negotiated 60 days of whitelisting to give the ad an “authentic” touch. Adding on $1,200!! 💰😍

3️⃣ Exclusivity Clause: The contract included 4 weeks of exclusivity after the reel was posted. We identified this and requested an additional payment of $800!

FINAL DEAL: $2,800 for the reel, whitelisting, and exclusivity. 🎉

And the cherry on top? 🍒

After the campaign, we sent a Post Campaign Performance Report and a thank you note with a Starbucks gift card! 🥰 3 weeks later, we locked in another $1,500 with the same brand!

Total: $4,300 💸🤯

This is the power of smart ✨NEGOTIATION ✨!! Which YOU can do too!

⭐️BONUS TIPS:

👉🏼 Know Your Worth: Research industry rates and don’t undersell yourself. (You’ll need .vip just trust me!!)

👉🏼 Be Confident: Approach negotiations with confidence. You are providing a valuable service!

👉🏼 Be Professional: Remember, this is business! Not personal!

👉🏼 Prepare Well: Gather all info about the brand before negotiations.

👉🏼 Start High: Ask for a bit more than you’re willing to accept.
👉🏼 Highlight Your Value: Emphasize what sets you apart.

👉🏼 Stay Flexible: Charge your worth, but stay reasonable. Don’t price yourself out of a deal.

NEVER leave money on the table.
Start negotiating like a pro! 🥂

💬 How comfortable are you with brand negotiations? Drop your questions below! ⬇️

🎀 COMMENT 👉🏼 “RATES” and I’ll DM you my FREE Influencer BFF AI Assistant, Negotiation Tips and Scripts, + My Influencer Rates Guide.

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10/18/2025

HERE’S WHAT’S CHANGED:

1. DMs are now the #1 driver of growth:

More content is shared via DMs than the feed.
Your content has to be DM-worthy or it’s invisible.

🔥 Make your content so relevant it begs to be forwarded.

Pro tip: Use DM automation to boost story views + drive conversions.

👀 And don’t sleep on engagement—watch stories, reply to them, and have real convos. IG rewards that too.

2. Reels + recommendations = top priority:

IG is learning what people want FASTER.
If you’re not posting within a clear niche (3–4 pillars), you won’t get pushed.

3. Trial reels got capped:

→ You can only post 5–10/day (varies per account)
→ Duplicates = downranked
→ Minor changes = not enough
To count as “original,” you need real variation (visuals, hooks, edits).

I have tons of other strategies in my Updated Trial Reels IG Growth Course (and a new duplicate strategy!!)

4. Users can now customize the algorithm:

People can tell IG what they do and don’t want to see.
If your content doesn’t clearly match a niche or category, you’ll get skipped.

5. MetaVerified now boosts your search ranking:

Verified accounts show up first in IG search results.
It’s not just a blue check- it’s a visibility boost.

P.S. IG layout just changed too!!!

Swipe left on your home feed → straight to Reels.
Swipe again → straight to DMs.

The app is literally prioritizing content → connection.

💬 Have you noticed this algorithm update?? Let me know below!! Have questions! Drop them!! ⬇️

🩷 FOLLOW for Instagram + Creator tips that actually work in 2025!!

I just gave my REELfluence: Viral by Trial IG Growth course a huge makeover too- updates and all!!
COMMENT 👉🏼 “COURSE2” to actually know what to post for growth on Trial Reels!!

10/16/2025

Own your spotlight! You belong shining bright!!! 🫶✨

Level up with and unlock exclusive Instagram growth tips, Influencer expertise, and Creator hacks that are crushing it in 2025!!

💬 Where are you stuck? Share your Creator concerns below!!⬇️