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September 14, 2018 Fashion

How To Get Invited To Blogger and Influencer Events

So as I’ve made my way in the blogging scene in LA, I’ve learned a few things over the years. I’ve been very lucky to be invited to some amazing parties, like this one that I recently attended with Pixi Beauty! I have also gotten the chance to attend New York Fashion Week five times now – click here for a super detailed guide on how exactly to get invited to shows and fashion week parties as a blogger! Lots of people have questions on the topic and want to know how to get started in this industry and how to get invited to blogger events as an influencer/create relationships with PR companies, so I thought I would address it in today’s post!

The first thing you should keep in mind is that everything takes time and hard work. You need to establish yourself before you start getting noticed, as in any industry. If you’re already at the point where you have built up a good size social media following, congrats to you because that right there is half of the battle! If you feel confident that you have good engagement and a great content portfolio on Instagram and your blog, and you want to figure out how to get invited to blogger events, you should:

1. Introduce yourself to PR companies

In order to get invited to blogger events, you have to work on building relationships with brands and agencies in your area. The best way to get started doing this is by researching PR companies that are local to you and then sending them an email to introduce yourself. Tell them a little bit about yourself and your brand, and emphasize what you can do for them – it’s good to point out the size of your Instagram following, your average engagement rate, and any other stats you feel would be relevant in convincing them that there is value in working with you. Remember that they’re people too, so even though talking to PR girls can be intimidating when you’re first starting out, keep in mind that they’re just regular girls who probably have the exact same interests as you.

2. Post consistently

Brands and PR agencies that are hosting influencer events are looking for bloggers and content creators who are super consistent and actively uploading new stuff, whether that be to Instagram, to their blog, or ideally both. Being consistent helps to establish you as an expert in your niche who is on top of their game. So make sure you’re posting at the very least once every 2-3 days, and remember that doing so can also help land you on the explore page on Instagram where brands can easily discover your profile!

3. Network and ask friends

If you know at least a few other bloggers, chances are you already have a couple of friends that are connected to the PR agencies and brands in your area, so just start asking around – you never know what will happen. A lot of times the best way to meet contacts is through friends because it really helps to already have someone to introduce you rather than having to break the ice all by yourself! And, if they’re really your friends, they’ll be willing to share their connections and want to help you out and see you do well.

4. Follow brands and agencies on Instagram

Most PR agencies have their own Instagram accounts. Make sure to find them, follow them, and engage with the content that they post. When you start doing that, they’ll most likely check out your profile sooner or later and could potentially add you to their outreach list, which is a great way to get invited to their future events! You can even DM them yourself if you feel like it would be natural and flow well, like if they posted a story you loved that you want to reply to!

5. Use hashtags and geotags

This definitely helps with getting your profile discovered. You should always geotag your posts because PR agencies and brands are always looking through the top content in every city as a way of finding bloggers and influencers to work with, and if you can get discovered this way then things just start to snowball! The same thing goes for hashtags – people will sift through relevant hashtags on Instagram to look for the best content creators in the fashion and beauty niches and then reach out to them!

6. List your contact information in your profile

Most of the time when brands are sifting through blogger profiles, they’re working on a computer and NOT their phone. This is why it’s important to have your email address physically listed in your Instagram bio and not just connected to the “email” button on Instagram! This can help get you a lot more opportunities because you’re essentially just making things easier for PR girls and brands.

7. Sign up for PR newsletters

Sometimes PR agencies will mention upcoming events to their email list and all you have to do is RSVP. Being on email lists is also a great way to keep up with what PR agencies in your area are doing as well as what kinds of bloggers they tend to work with and select for campaigns.

8. Be A Nice Person!

Once you start getting invited to a few events, the best way to get invited back to more is to be a genuinely nice person. Take pictures and videos at the event and share them to your Instagram stories (this is a big reason why you’re there – to generate exposure for the collection/brand/product), and thank the hosts when you leave. This will help you stick out in the minds of others as someone who is gracious and worth inviting to their next event, and will usually ensure that they’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities.

Is there anything that I missed above on how to get invited to blogger events as an  influencer? Let me know in the comments below, or tell me about an amazing blogger event you’ve attended! 🙂 Thank you for reading! If you’re interested, make sure to check out my Instagram, and I would love for you to pin this post on Pinterest if you liked it!

 

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  1. Elegant Duchess says

    September 15, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Great tips, I actually have not taken into consideration of working with PR companies! Thanks babe xx

    Much Love,
    Elegant Duchess xx
    https://www.elegantduchess.com/

  2. Kira says

    September 15, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Excellent advice! Love following you, always on trend!

  3. Maria says

    September 15, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Great advice! xo, M
    https://savvynista.com/

  4. Oxana says

    September 16, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Greats advices! Thanks)

  5. Amara says

    September 16, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Have never been invited to a brand event before, but I would definitely love to attend one someday. thanks for sharing.

  6. Des | itsbetterinheels says

    September 16, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    I’ve always been curious as to whether I should just be waiting for brands to reach out to me or if i should reach out to them…and even if I do reach out to them, how would I go about it? Do I slip into their DMs? Contact their customer service? I’m so curious!

    Thanks for your tips Caitlin 🙂

    xx, Des | https://www.itsbetterinheels.com/

  7. Jennifer says

    September 17, 2018 at 5:09 am

    These are such great tip!! I am going to try some of these out!

    Jennifer
    https://www.effortlesslysophisticated.com/2018/09/how-to-update-your-workwear-for-fall/

  8. Alyssa says

    September 17, 2018 at 9:34 am

    These are really great advice! 🙂

    xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY

  9. Jessica says

    September 17, 2018 at 9:39 am

    This is a terrific post! Love the details!

    http://www.jessicabroyles.com

  10. Jessica says

    September 17, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    You really can’t go wrong with expanding your network. And yes, you should definitely ask your friends. I mean, that’s what friends are for. Good friends love to help each other.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

  11. Lovely Amusan says

    September 18, 2018 at 12:02 am

    Great advice hun!!!

    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

  12. The Exclusive Beauty Diary says

    September 18, 2018 at 2:21 am

    Great post. Thank you for sharing your useful tips.

    https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

  13. Corina says

    September 18, 2018 at 3:53 am

    Networking is key in our job. Loved all of these tips.

    xo Corina
    https://www.unbouquetdamour.com/trend-alert-the-1-print-of-the-season-baroque-print/

  14. Girl & Closet says

    September 18, 2018 at 6:39 am

    This is such a great post. Thank you for sharing all your tips!! <3

    http://www.girlandcloset.com

  15. Laurel Musical says

    September 18, 2018 at 7:19 am

    These are great tips Caitlin!

  16. PerlaGiselle says

    September 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm

    I really love the advice. I’ve had my blog for many years but never really pursued anything with it. The event you attended looks really cool, but I would like to know what PR companies you recommend reaching out to? Thank you <3

    -PerlaGiselle | iamperlita.com
    instagram.com/iamperlita

    • Caitlin says

      September 19, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Hi Perlita! Depends on what region you live in but do a quick Google search and find the ones that focus on fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands because those ones are highly likely to work with bloggers! Hope that helps xo

  17. Chloe says

    September 18, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    These are great tips, thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely try them out!

    Chloe x
    http://www.softoctobernight.com

  18. Gemma says

    September 19, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Thanks for the tips! Have a great week.

    Gemma x
    http://www.jacquardflower.uk

  19. Deborah says

    September 19, 2018 at 4:54 am

    Thank you for these useful tips, dear! I always had this thing on not being “aggressive” enough when it comes to pitching brands. I’m still shy in that area. But I’ll keep these tips in mind because I definitely have to improve my PR game! 🙂
    xx

    http://www.stylebydeb.com

  20. Kinga K says

    September 19, 2018 at 6:15 am

    Well written ❤

  21. Vanessa says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:06 am

    Great tips! Networking is definitely key!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com

  22. Sheela Goh says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    That last bit was super important, be nice 🙂

  23. Radi says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Your tips are so on point. Being nice and open to meeting new people is a big one!

    http://www.fashionradi.com

  24. Emily says

    September 22, 2018 at 11:35 am

    These are some great tips! I go to a few blogger events but I’d definitely like to go to more and it can be difficult to know how to approach things in the right way.

    Musings & More

  25. Mica says

    September 23, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing, these are great tips! 🙂

    Hope you have been having a lovely weekend 🙂

    Away From The Blue Blog

  26. Cris says

    September 24, 2018 at 2:38 am

    Thanks for the tips babe. xoxo Cris
    https://photosbycris.blogspot.com/2018/09/discovering-albert-park.html

  27. Nina says

    September 24, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    Such a great post!!
    xx- Nina

    https://www.stylingwithnina.com/2018/09/animal-print-fall-2018-trend.html

  28. Dominique says

    September 24, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Great tips hun! Being nice and appreciative of opportunities are definitely important ones xx

    https://www.thatnewdress.com

  29. Ashon says

    September 25, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Abslutely enjoy reading your post, these are very useful tips for bloggers. Thank you for sharing all these babe.

    Best Wishes Ashon
    https://ashonfashionary.com/my-husband-styled-me/

  30. allie says

    September 27, 2018 at 8:28 am

    I’ve never been to a blogging event but I definitely want to one day! Great tips!
    xo, allie
    http://www.champagne-tuesdays.com

  31. Hayden says

    September 28, 2018 at 11:19 am

    Such good tips!

  32. Angela says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Great tips! I’m very introverted so I suck at networking. I really have to push myself to put myself out there so it’s definitely a challenge.

    Angela | BlushandPearls.com

  33. Miri says

    October 16, 2018 at 3:07 am

    Loved to read this post! I’m going to save it to read it over and over haha – in general I really think that connecting in real life with other bloggers is a must <3

    Thanks for sharing your tips!

    lots of love, Miri
    http://www.meetmiri.com

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