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Influencer

# Seeding

Product Seeding

The practice of sending free products to influencers with no obligation to post, hoping for organic content and reviews.

## What is Seeding?

Product seeding (or gifting) sends free products to creators without requiring posts in return. It's a low-cost way to generate organic content. **Seeding strategy:** - Send to relevant creators - Include personalized note - No posting requirement - Track who posts organically - Convert best performers to paid **Seeding benefits:** - Lower cost than paid partnerships - More authentic content (not #ad) - Discover brand advocates - Build creator relationships - Scale influencer outreach **Best practices:** - Target aligned creators - Quality packaging/unboxing - Follow up but don't pressure - Track results - Have escalation path to paid

### Why Seeding Matters

Seeding generates authentic content at scale while identifying potential long-term partners.

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