We’ve all heard about the TikTok video that goes viral for no apparent reason or the unsuspecting tradie who becomes an overnight sensation off the back of one post.

Well, it turns out there’s a method to that madness, and the one with the keys to unlocking that method is Michelle Melky.

Michelle is the Global Creative Director of a marketing agency called Amplify. They represent the top influencers and broker the deals for them. Michelle has created cutting-edge content for brands including Estee Lauder, Warner Bros. and Google.

She also co-produced Love Songs, the world’s first narrative web series for TikTok. Her work has been nominated for a TikTok Ad Award, three Mumbrella Awards and in 2024, she was shortlisted for the B&T 30 Under 30 Awards.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to be an influencer – or content creator, as Michelle prefers to call them. She gives us the low down on how to create that content, land a brand deal, find clients willing to pay you the big bucks and why you don’t need as many followers as you might think to start calling yourself an influencer.

If you’ve ever wanted to monetise your knowledge about anything and learn how to negotiate and navigate the new media landscape, this is the episode for you.

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