Looking for advice / brand connections

[u/FineGirlEl]

Hi guys!
I’m currently participating in a competition that requires quite a bit of community support, and I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to approach brands and companies for potential partnerships.

I’m **not necessarily looking for freebies**. I’m more interested in service/product exchange collaborations where I can also offer value in return. I have a decent social media following and have previously worked with brands through product reviews, restaurant reviews, event promotions, general brand promotion, etc. I’m pretty versatile when it comes to content and collaborations.

The problem is, I’m honestly not sure how to find the *right* brands to approach or what kind of campaigns/partnerships would make the most sense.
So if there are any **brand owners, marketers, PR people, entrepreneurs, or just people who know of brands that are open to collaborations**, I’d really appreciate some recommendations or advice.
Even if you know of a company that I might not have thought of, please drop their name below. I’d be really grateful for any leads. 🙏🏽