Creator tiers and types
Nano, micro, macro, UGC, virtual. The labels matter because they change price, reach and trust. Here is what each one means and when to use it.
Part of the complete influencer marketing guide.
Get the vocabulary right and every other decision gets easier. The pages below define the creator tiers and types, explain when each fits, then cover the core terms brands run into when they start out.
Creator tiers
Size changes everything: cost, reach and how much the audience trusts a recommendation.
Content and creator types
Not every creator partnership looks the same.
Core terms
The definitions worth knowing before you start.
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What are the influencer tiers?
Commonly nano (1K-10K), micro (10K-100K), macro (100K-1M) and mega or celebrity (1M+). Smaller tiers usually cost less and engage more, as the tier guides above explain.
What is the difference between an influencer and a UGC creator?
An influencer posts to their own audience; a UGC creator makes content for the brand to use on its own channels. Both are covered above.