Ray Gudmalin

Content Creation Management & Brand Partnerships

gudmalinray@gmail.com

40+ Brand & Creator Collaborations

$200,000+ in Brand Affiliate Deals

125 million+ long form views

CLIENTS

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Affiliate & Ecommerce Program Experience

Affiliate & Ecommerce Program Experience

Amazon’s Affiliate Program used for for my Youtube Partner Program Channels

Ecommerce platform for my former & current stores

YouTube Partner Program’s E-commerce and affiliate marketing analytics platform

Personal E-commerce Portfolio

1st E-commerce Store in Pet Supplies

2nd E-commerce Store Selling Everyday Carry Items

Current Store Selling Sport-Themed Home Decor

CREATOR ECONOMY EXPERIENCE

CREATOR ECONOMY EXPERIENCE

Former Influencer/Creator Agency Founder

$50,000+ in brand to creator campaign deals, helping build organic partnerships between brands and creators

Content Creator & Manager

100 million + views and $150,000+ in brand integration campaign revenue on my main channel

managing remote team of voice actors and editors to manage smaller foreign language affiliate dubbed channels

Example of Spanish-dubbed channel

Portuguese, Arabic, and Hindi channels

Creator Approach

Building A Successful Brand/Creator Collaboration

Creative Freedom: Encouraging creators to bring their unique voice to the campaign while staying aligned with brand values. Authenticity often leads to content that resonates better with audiences and feels less like traditional advertising.

Storytelling Excellence: Promoting brand narratives through engaging, story-driven content that resonates with target audiences. Highlight how the brand adds value to the consumer’s life. Whether it’s solving a problem or enhancing an experience, creators should communicate the brand's value proposition effectively.

Brand Alignment: Ensuring seamless integration of brand messaging by guiding creators with clear expectations and brand policies. A brand style guide or mood board can help creators understand the desired look, tone, and feel.

Creator Success: Empowering creators with the tools, resources, and feedback they need to excel in the collaboration, fostering a partnership that benefits everyone involved.

Mutual Respect and Trust: Treat the collaboration as a partnership rather than a transaction. Show respect for the creator’s craft and audience, and trust their expertise in content creation.

Fair Compensation: Ensure that creators are fairly compensated for their work. Offering competitive pay not only attracts top talent but also demonstrates that you value their contributions.

Prime Gaming Collaboration Creative Brief Example

Brand Affiliate Marketing Approach

Creating Value For Both Brand & Creator

Targeted Creator Selection: I carefully match brands with creators whose audience and content align with the brand’s goals, ensuring relevance and resonance with the target market.

Authenticity Focus: I prioritize creators who can authentically represent the brand, leading to content that feels genuine and builds trust with audiences.

Strategic Campaign Planning: I work with brands to develop clear objectives and strategies for the collaboration, ensuring that the creator's content aligns with the brand's goals and messaging.

Creative Guidance: I help brands provide the right balance of creative freedom and direction, allowing creators to innovate while staying true to brand values.

Performance Tracking: I assist in setting up KPIs and tracking the success of the collaboration, ensuring the brand can measure the impact of the campaign and make data-driven decisions for future partnerships.

Ongoing Communication: I facilitate open and ongoing communication between the brand and the creator, ensuring any issues are quickly resolved and the campaign stays on track.

Surfshark VPN Brand To Creator Guidance Example