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Expert Partnership Content

Partner with bestselling authors or recognized experts to create credible content that drives organic discovery

Why It Works

People trust recognized experts more than unknown startups. Expert content gets organic reach and credibility that paid ads can't match.

Prerequisites

Relevant expertise or co-founderContent creation capabilitiesEstablished expert willing to partner

How to Execute

1

Identify bestselling authors or recognized experts in your field

2

Propose content partnership that benefits their brand

3

Create educational content together (YouTube, podcasts, articles)

4

Use expert credibility to drive app downloads or signups

5

Convert expert's existing audience to your product

When It Fails

Expert doesn't have relevant audience, partnership feels forced, content quality is poor, or expert credibility is questionable

Real Example

Sleep app partners with Matthew Walker, bestselling author of 'Why We Sleep', to create YouTube content about behavioral sleep techniques, driving organic discovery among people interested in sleep science.