The climb

Briefs for people still building

Tips, one thing not to do, and the occasional brief. Written first for creators between 100 and 10,000 followers. Agencies can still subscribe.

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Creators & agencies

The Monday creator brief

One thing to post, one thing not to do, and who is bookable this week. Written for 100 to 10,000 followers.

Creators & agencies

Fashion & beauty

Skincare, fashion and evening wear from creators brands can brief before the follower count looks famous.

Creators & agencies

Lifestyle & culture

City culture, music, home, and the creators who actually live where the media plan says.

Creators & agencies

Sport & fitness

Stadium, township and training-ground reach for brands that need bodies in the stands.

Creators & agencies

Food, home & travel

Cape kitchens, Garden Route, grocery conversion — briefs that get cooked, not just posted.

Agencies

Business & thought-leadership

Advice, careers and money. Creators a B2B brand can brief while they are still building. Studio and House see new names first.

Agencies

Authenticity watch

One fraud pattern a week: pods, geo mismatch, growth spikes. For buyers who still have budget left.

Agencies

Agency deal sheet

Who is bookable this month, with fees in rand. Studio and House get the targeting. Scout can still read the archive.

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