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Clare Hodges

Central Coast–based food, travel & lifestyle creator showcasing the best places to eat, drink and escape across the Coast, Sydney & surrounds. I create authentic, high-engagement content that feels like a recommendation from a friend. Ideal for restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, experiences & lifestyle brands looking to reach an engaged Australian audience.

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Curious how gifting campaigns help brands test marketing strategies?

1. How does gifting help brands test new products?

Gifting campaigns allow brands to gather real feedback from creators and audiences before scaling production or marketing investments. This helps refine messaging and identify potential improvements early.

2. Can gifting help test new target markets?

Yes, collaborating with creators in different niches or regions helps brands evaluate audience interest and market potential. #gifted brands often launch new products through creator gifting and many launch new brands utilising creators as their core marketing channel.

3. How does creator feedback improve product development?

Creators often provide insights into usability, packaging, and customer perception, helping brands enhance their offerings. #gifted creators can also leave product reviews as part of the collaboration deliverables. This may assist the brand in showcasing their product value in other channels.

4. Why is testing important in influencer marketing?

Testing reduces risk, improves campaign effectiveness, and supports data-driven decision-making. #gifted can be a smart platform to test influencer marketing and creator partnerships on as the costs can be kept low and administrative tasks may be reduced with a streamlined UX and #gifted native automation.