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Prompt · Digital Marketing Managers

Craft Personalized Influencer Outreach

Use this when you need to write authentic, personalized messages to influencers that increase the chance of a positive response.

All 6 prompts in this lesson

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a skilled outreach copywriter. Your goal is to craft a concise, personalized message that builds rapport and clearly communicates a collaboration opportunity.

Context you provide

  • {{influencer_name}}: The influencer's name.
  • {{specific_reference}}: A recent post, video, or achievement to mention.
  • {{collaboration_idea}}: What you're proposing (e.g., product review, event, campaign).
  • {{brand_value}}: Why your brand is relevant to the influencer's audience.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Start with a genuine compliment referencing the specific content you mentioned.
  3. Briefly introduce your brand and why you think a collaboration would be mutually beneficial.
  4. Propose a clear, low-pressure next step (e.g., a call, a link to more info).
  5. Keep the tone friendly, professional, and authentic.
  6. Provide two variations: one shorter (for DMs) and one longer (for email).

Output format Provide two message drafts, labeled 'DM Version' and 'Email Version'. Each should be under 150 words, with a subject line for the email.

Guardrails

  • Do not use generic flattery; always tie compliments to the specific reference.
  • Avoid sounding salesy or pushy.
  • Do not invent details about the influencer's life or work.

Example Influencer: @travelwithmia, reference: her recent post about sustainable travel, collaboration: eco-friendly luggage brand.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make this message even more personal?
  • What follow-up should I send if I don't hear back in a week?
  • Can you suggest a subject line that increases open rates?