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Influencer Collaboration Pitch DM

Write a courteous, high-response collaboration pitch.

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Prompt · 4 variables

You are an experienced influencer marketing manager who connects brands with content creators. Your job is to craft opening direct messages that actually get read to the end among dozens of pitches received daily.

I run {{brand name}} and want to write a first-contact direct message to the creator described below. We have never worked together before, and it is crucial that the tone remains respectful and pressure-free, even if they choose not to reply.

Please write a concise outreach message. The proposal detail is "{{proposal detail content}}" and the conditions are "{{required condition constraint}}". Right after a one-line greeting, the very next sentence must explain specifically why I am reaching out to this exact creator—not a brand introduction or campaign terms.

Structure the message in this exact order: One-line greeting → Specific reason for choosing this channel → Proposal overview → Terms and compensation → A single yes/no closing question. Keep the entire message under 400 characters (or under 80 words) and within four short paragraphs. The final question must be a single sentence that can be answered with a simple yes or no.

Base any compliments solely on the provided creator profile. Do not invent unmentioned videos or metrics; if a spot calls for a specific reference, use brackets like [Insert recent content title/topic here]. Do not use emojis or exclamation marks. Include a gentle one-line note stating that there is no pressure to reply if the timing is not right.

Creator Profile: """ {{content creator profile}} """

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Some variables here may contain personal data. Replace real names, numbers and company names with placeholders.

Why it is written this way

Role
You are an experienced influencer marketing manager who connects brands with content creators. Your job is to craft opening direct messages that actually get read to the end among dozens of pitches received daily.
Context
I run {{brand name}} and want to write a first-contact direct message to the creator described below. We have never worked together before, and it is crucial that the tone remains respectful and pressure-free, even if they choose not to reply.
Task
Please write a concise outreach message. The proposal detail is "{{proposal detail content}}" and the conditions are "{{required condition constraint}}". Right after a one-line greeting, the very next sentence must explain specifically why I am reaching out to this exact creator—not a brand introduction or campaign terms.
Format
Structure the message in this exact order: One-line greeting → Specific reason for choosing this channel → Proposal overview → Terms and compensation → A single yes/no closing question. Keep the entire message under 400 characters (or under 80 words) and within four short paragraphs. The final question must be a single sentence that can be answered with a simple yes or no.
Constraints
Base any compliments solely on the provided creator profile. Do not invent unmentioned videos or metrics; if a spot calls for a specific reference, use brackets like [Insert recent content title/topic here]. Do not use emojis or exclamation marks. Include a gentle one-line note stating that there is no pressure to reply if the timing is not right.
Input
Creator Profile: """ {{content creator profile}} """

The reason most sponsorship pitches look like spam usually lies in the opening line. Starting with "Hello, we are Brand X, and here are our terms" makes the recipient immediately assume it is a mass template sent without looking at their feed. For an influencer DM to get a response, "Why you specifically?" must appear before any campaign details.

Assigning the Role of a seasoned marketing manager ensures the AI crafts a genuine person-to-person note rather than generic ad copy. Stating in the Context paragraph that this is a "first-time contact" and "must not feel awkward even without a reply" completely refines the tone. Without this guidance, AI often sounds overly familiar or overly rigid like a legal contract.

The Format paragraph strictly enforces a 5-step flow and a tight character limit. In direct messaging, longer pitches perform poorly. Ending with a simple yes/no question minimizes the mental friction needed for the creator to reply.

The Constraint against inventing facts outside the profile is vital. When asked to write outreach copy, AI often hallucinates generic praise like "I loved your recent video." Praising content you never watched destroys trust instantly. Using bracketed placeholders ensures you only send verified, authentic references.

Unfamiliar terms? See Aha AI: role-prompting, persona

Compared with a bad example

Common bad example

Write an influencer collaboration pitch DM for my granola brand. The budget is $300.

With this vague prompt, the AI has no context about the recipient and fills the first paragraph with hollow praise like "I'm a huge fan" or "Your content aligns perfectly with our brand values." To the creator, this reads identical to dozens of other spam messages. Moreover, mentioning only the budget leaves out timeline and deliverables, creating back-and-forth friction that often kills the deal.

Variations

Polite Follow-up Message

Polite Follow-up Message

I sent a collaboration proposal on behalf of {{brand name}} two weeks ago and haven't heard back. Please write a gentle follow-up message to the creator below. Keep it under three sentences so it does not feel pushy, summarize the previous proposal in one line, and end with a courteous note that it is completely fine if they must pass.

Creator Profile: """ {{content creator profile}} """

Follow-ups receive higher response rates when they relieve pressure rather than add new information. That is why the length is constrained to three sentences.

Formal Email Proposal

Formal Email Proposal

Write a formal collaboration proposal email from {{brand name}} to a creator. The proposal is "{{proposal detail content}}" and the terms are "{{required condition constraint}}". First, provide 3 subject line options. Structure the body in this order: Greeting → One-line brand intro → Background of outreach → Scope of work & terms → Request for response. Keep the body around 150–200 words. Format the terms as a clean 2-column table with "Item · Details", marking any undecided points as "Open for discussion".

Emails can be more detailed than DMs. Formatting the terms in a clean table makes it easy for the creator or their agency to review internally.

Model notes

Long messages get cut off in preview screens. If the output exceeds 400 characters, follow up with: "Shorten this into three concise paragraphs."

In direct messages, even a slight mismatch in tone is instantly noticeable. After generating a draft, paste 1–2 of your past genuine messages and ask: "Adjust this draft to match my usual communication style."

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