Why Long-Term Brand Deals Aren't Always the Safe Play

Day 4/20: Long-term ambassador contracts are up 47% this year and brands are increasingly treating creators as media partners rather than ad placements. Sounds like good news for creators — right? In Episode 4 of his 20-episode daily challenge, Rob Balasabas breaks down why longer term brand relationships come with their own risks, shares a real cautionary tale from the tech creator space, and makes the case for why the smartest creators stay topic-first and brand-agnostic no matter how good a brand deal looks.