Instagram has broadened its creator marketplace reach by extending it to 10 additional countries. This platform serves as a conduit for brands and creators to collaborate effectively. Among the new regions now included are South Korea, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Israel, Turkey, Mexico, Argentina, and Indonesia.
Meta, Instagram’s parent company, initially introduced this marketplace in the U.S. in 2022 to enable paid partnerships, later expanding its scope to encompass “thousands” of creators and brands. In February, Meta rolled out this feature to eight more markets, spanning Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, and Brazil.
While Instagram remains inaccessible to creators in China, Meta has allowed China-based brands to connect with creators in regions where the marketplace operates.
To participate in this program, creators must be at least 18 years old, maintain a professional account, and fulfill the social network’s requirements, which include possessing a “significant following.” Meta has not specified the exact number of followers needed to meet these criteria.
Upon enrollment through the professional dashboard, creators can outline their areas of interest and relevant brands, enhancing their visibility to companies. Creators can also manage collaboration inquiries through the “partnership messages” inbox.
Various social platforms, including Snap, YouTube, and TikTok, have expanded their endeavors to facilitate connections between brands and creators. VSCO, a photo editing app, recently launched its own marketplace for brands to discover professional photographers to collaborate with. Additionally, startups such as Catch+Release, backed by Accel, and Agentio, supported by Craft Ventures and AlleyCorp, have sought to formalize brand-creator interactions.
