About

About BrandsForCreators

BrandsForCreatorsis a free barter influencer-marketing platform that connects US brands with creators. Brands send free products, creators post authentic content in return — no cash payments, no agency fees, and 0% commission. It's the simplest way to turn products into real, trusted content.

What we do

Traditional influencer marketing is expensive and often inauthentic — brands pay for follower counts and get scripted ads. BrandsForCreators replaces that with a simple trade: a brand lists a product, a creator who genuinely wants it applies, the brand ships it, and the creator posts honest content. The brand gets real UGC and social proof; the creator gets free products and portfolio-building partnerships. No middlemen, no per-post fees.

How barter works

1. 1. List or browse. Brands post products; creators browse collabs that fit their niche.
2. 2. Match. Creators apply; brands approve the ones that fit.
3. 3. Ship & post. The brand sends the product; the creator posts authentic content.
4. 4. Track. Manage every collaboration from one dashboard.

From the founder

“Most platforms prioritize reach over authenticity. We built something different — a simpler, more honest way for brands and creators to partner.”

BrandsForCreators was founded by Sanju Joseph at Softscotch, after running influencer campaigns that kept hitting the same walls: expensive platforms, paywalled campaign tools, and systems built around big creators and big budgets. BrandsForCreators is the open, transparent alternative — free to join, with optional upgrades only if you want to scale.