I’ve noticed creators themselves often understand pricing and negotiation better than the people hiring them. It’s made me rethink how this industry values talent.
Has anyone taken negotiation lessons from creators?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Creators seem to have more experience, and on the other hand, it’s still a brand-new avenue of marketing. I’m always open to learning, and every situation can teach you something. It’s interesting to see how hard of a bargain some drive. Does anyone else have similar thoughts?

I’ve worked with a couple of them and it’s nice to see how they put a premium on their talents

OP: It make you rethink in what way? Please elaborate. Bigger question is, do you think creators and influencers are actually talent or just opportunists?

That’s how they got where they are ;). They know how to sell their value to their clients.

Creators figured out something most salaried marketers haven't: your rate is an anchor, not a confession. They negotiate in public, walk away visibly, and treat every "no" as market data rather than rejection. Meanwhile, in-house and agency talent still apologizes for asking. The structural difference is creators live and die by the number — there's no base salary softening the blow of a bad deal. That urgency sharpens negotiation instincts fast. The lesson isn't the tactic, it's the posture: know your floor, name your price first, and don't over-explain. Has working with creators changed how anyone here actually negotiates their own comp?

Related Posts

I'm looking to apply for a Principal , Prod Svs. App Support position in Chennai.

Does anyone what the typical salary range is for this designation?

YoE: 13
CCTC: 21.3L

Anyone ever move from an internal role to one with external clients? I manage a learning function for a line of business and pondering the next move: industry, startup, consulting...

Has anyone gotten feedback on attention to detail? They say sometimes show if sometimes no.
Am I a POS who is incompetent? Tbh I think it’s cuz I’m working on projects that aren’t in my skill set since my last role was eliminated… so the role I’m doing is them squeezing a square into circle, and I know it. Yes, I’m applying elsewhere.

like

Hi All,

I'm looking for referral in data engineering.
I'm having 2 year of relevant experience in data engineering.

like

I’m looking to get into IP lit. I currently do ID lit (primarily auto). I’m only 7 months into practice. What are the chances I’ll be accepted into an IP lit position? If so, what kind of salary/bonuses should I expect?

like

Hey Fishes (Future Sharks 😎)
Can anyone guide me to prepare for interview at Bosch for AI/ML Pre-sales Consultant role.

How long did it take you to find the right position the first time you went in-house? I am 5 months into it and regretting turning down the (lowball) offer I got a couple months ago.

like

Hi fishes,

1.What level/ band does the principal consultant role at infosys map to? Is it equivalent to Director or Sr Mgr level?
2. How are the projects and opportunities with lifesciences practice? Are there any on-site opportunities?

Thanks in advance

Just graduated with Aerospace Engineering degree. I am interviewing for multiple positions at once with different companies. One gave me an offer and they want me to get back to them within 2 days. I still have other interviews scheduled and some for higher paying jobs (around 90k) What should I do?
I do like the company that gave me an offer but their base pay was 80k and they went up to 85k. Is asking for them to match the 90k too much? The position is associate systems engineer.

like

Hi Guys,

Need help for salary range of senior associate role at Alvarez and Marsal (Disputes Investigations : Data analytics ).
I have 3+ years of experience. Non MBA

helpful

Big 4 post-MBA consultants - did y’all see a marked improvement in exit opps after you made manager? This is assuming you were in big4 strategy at the senior associate/senior consultant level right out of B-school. Thanks!

like

How is job security, annual hike and onsite opportunity in Publicis Sapient?

Role: Product Manager

Please let me know your views.

like

Has Tiger Analytics started firing people nowadays?
Heard some news that they halted hiring and started revoking few offer letters.

Any idea anyone.

I am holding an offer and planning to join. Will it be a wise decision?

likeuplifting

Has anybody made the move from tech consulting (implementation focused) to a product/SaaS company in a Solutions Architect/Engineer role? What's the transition like? Pros/cons of each?

like

Quess corp ltd

#jobalerts #hiringalerts
Opening for permanent role #RPADeveloper
Skills : RPA Developer, UI Path, Automation Anywhere
Experience: 3-5 Years
Location: Chennai
NP: 30 Days ( maximum)
If you are interested please share me your updated the CV to
gowtham.k@quesscorp.com

like
like

More Posts

Not sober currently. But think about it.
What happened to all your mates when you stopped? Did they dump you (because you make them feel guilty for drinking)? And what if your wife drinks too?

like

Have about 5k in stocks I was saving to put down on a house. My portfolio just evened out after the march fall. Looks like i may not need this $ to cover the payment now, should i leave it in or pull?

Hello, is there a certification or recognised degree/diploma related to pharma/health care valuation?

like

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

like

If You need a referral have Cyber experience and a clearance DM me!

like

Bain & Company Need referral Bain & Company can somebody refer?

like

If anyone is looking to refer any business interruption cases in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or neighboring states, DM me. Our firm practices in that region.

like

Can someone help me with this? If you have a co founder who exited 6 months with a small % of the company, does this person still have the right to review the financials and make suggestions to

Hi all, I am applying for roles at Dropbox and Splunk and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to give me a referral. Thank you. Splunk Dropbox

Hi pals! Anyone here currently working at Accenture open to referring me to an Account Exec role ?

like

Guys try Amazon Heera for nice desi movies if you haven't already :)

like

How’s everyone’s portfolios looking?

like

Got a call for Jamaica location, QA role.
It’s through some Indian consultancy. They would pay in INR (2.5 lakh per month) .
Is that good to go and survive in Jamaica. Accommodation would be from consultancy.

like

What is the responsibility of an OB hospitalist to advocate for or against sterilization (specifically tubal litigation) if any? I had a very controversial experience with an OB that made me wonder how much we should be trying to influence our patients' decisions "in their best interest." ETA: I'll share more details once I see some responses. I don't want to cloud anyone's gut-reaction opinion.

like

First profitable NFT collection purchase with Bad Bromatoes - seeing the value of launching on Solana. Little to no transaction fees have made all the difference.

Bought 11 of them for 1.1 SOL, have sold 5 for 3 SOL so far and still have all the rarest ones left

like

I work for a non profit hospital - I’ve been offered a reclassification position from Finance Analyst I to Senior Analyst- what should I expect in regards to salary increase / is there any negotiating if the % is low?

like

If there are any earth science teachers out here (preferably in NY) can you please reach out for a potential opportunity?

like

I’m currently an operations manager and am looking to pivot into project or program management. Any tips on doing so?

Is the SPHR or PHR license necessary to pivot into human capital? I have a MBA from a Top 15 school. Any thoughts?

Hi,

I am 2019 passout,I am working as a service management specialist in vodafone Idea limited company.I have 1 year &7 month experience.Recently I completed my certificate in Amazon Web services.Can some refer me for any jobs related to this.

like

Additional Posts in Salaries in Advertising & Marketing

How much would a CD earns in an Singaporean agency?

What’s the going rate for an Account Director in NYC? My current company doesn’t pay enough and want to know what’s acceptable to ask for in the interviewing process (within reason)?

How much do CCOs make? Mid to large size agency in a major city?

like

Senior Creative in Copenhagen. 8 years experience, good pitch record, several awards. Currently making 65K converted. Does anyone have insight into ranges in comparable European cities? I know the level is lower than e.g. London, but what about Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam etc?

like

What websites are y'all using to get a ballpark idea of what your salary should be? Which ones suck and I should avoid?

like

I’m struggling at the moment to gauge how much I should be getting paid in my position as i feel I’m heavily underpaid for the work I do, which includes managing digital marketing operations across 12+ countries, manage the studio/creatives plus lead on any campaigns and strategies, etc. I’m also remote UK-based although my company is international. So what do you feel a fair UK wage would be for the role? I love my job/team but the stress isn’t worth it for me atm. Thanks in advance!

like

Top NYC communications marketing agency - EP role onsite for 6-8 weeks. Day rate and hours per day? Any ot or other considerations?

What do EVPs make at Digitas or other Groupe agencies?

likefunny

Question about remote job negotiations

I'm currently interviewing for a remote role for a company based in NY.

The thing is I'm based in a different city (southern U.S.)

My question is:

When it comes time to talk compensation, should I base the market rate for the role on my city of residence or NY?

Would it make sense to ask them directly how they determine comp for NY-bases vs. other city-based employees?

Anyone have experience with this?

like

I live in NY and make $40k a year as a Copywriter, I have 2.6 years of experience. Pls rip on me and tell me I’m being underpaid, thx fam

like

Besides salary is there any additional bonuses, stock options, etc to expect as you advance to SVP and EVP?

like

Do New Business roles pay higher than traditional account roles?

like

What is the range for a Strategy Director (10 years exp) at NYC agencies with a strong digital angle (Huge, R/GA, AKQA, Critical Mass, Big Spaceship etc)?

likehelpful

Interviewing for a Senior Analyst role in data science & analytics in Detroit. Any idea what salary I should be asking for? Don’t want to sell myself short, but having trouble finding market value. Thanks.

like

Senior motion designer. NYC. What’s an appropriate salary?

Do you get a bonus? How much? Do you count it in your salary when posting here?

180 base, 50 bonus, plus 50-75k profit sharing and 50k equity a year.

Still feel underpaid on initial base salary :/

funnylike

Finance - Highest salary? After how many years? Is Ad better paying than typical accounting?

like

Anyone currently (or previously) at BuzzFeed LA? What’s a reasonable range for a Senior Client Services Manager? Should I think of it as an SAE role use that to guide me ($65-$75K)?

likehelpful

Need advice. I’m a super senior content EP at a well known agency in the U.S., where I’ve been for quite some time. Checked out http://Glassdoor.com, and I make at the high end of the ranges for similar agencies. In the past year I’ve also taken on additional responsibilities (outside of traditional EP duties) that have doubled my workload and raised my profile quite a bit.  How should I go about brining up a sizable salary bump (some creatives and even planning peeps earn more with much less responsibility)?

like

26 / F / Sr Strat / 5yrs exp

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal