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Reply to influencer "collab" requests and spot the freeloaders

Influencers ask for free stuff in exchange for "exposure" and you can't tell who's real. Get a quick way to check them and a reply that sets clear terms.

Updated 17 Oct 2026

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The problem

Every week someone with a few thousand followers asks for a free meal, product or service. Some are worth it, most aren't, and you feel awkward saying no.

The outcome

Influencers ask for free stuff in exchange for "exposure" and you can't tell who's real. Get a quick way to check them and a reply that sets clear terms.

The prompt · ChatGPT

Help me reply to an influencer or "collab" request.

My business: [what you do]
The request: [paste it]
What I can see about them: [followers, where they're based, typical likes or comments, recent posts]

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A short example

Influencers ask for free stuff in exchange for "exposure" and you can't tell who's real. Get a quick way to check them and a reply that sets clear terms.

1

You paste the request and what you can see about their account.

2

The assistant asks what you'd want in return and what you can afford to give.

3

You get a quick checklist, a reply with clear terms, and a polite no.

What happens

Use ChatGPT to reply to influencer "collab" requests and spot the freeloaders

Influencers ask for free stuff in exchange for "exposure" and you can't tell who's real. Get a quick way to check them and a reply that sets clear terms.

Tools

Paste the prompt, fill the blanks, copy the draft.

  • ChatGPT — required. Drafts from the text you paste. Nothing is sent.