{"id":43015,"date":"2024-08-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grin.co\/?p=43015"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:37:03","slug":"how-do-instagram-collaborations-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/how-do-instagram-collaborations-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Instagram Collaborations Work? A Complete Brand Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like a good collab, like Shakira and Beyonc\u00e9 or Doritos and Taco Bell? (Man, those Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos were so good!)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, that was beside the point. Brand collaborations can be successful if done right. Research from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MSI-2022-24-Research-Priorities-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Marketing Science Institute<\/a>,  shows that engaging in brand partnerships can boost a brand\u2019s visibility by up to 30%.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t surprise you, Forbes reported that some brand partnerships earned companies over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/katevitasek\/2023\/03\/28\/3-kinds-of-partnerships-that-lead-to-quick-and-effective-business-growth\/?sh=4efa0d3c6d6c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28% of their total company revenue<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if that still doesn&#8217;t surprise you, Forbes also found that companies who are committed to the&nbsp; partnership economy are experiencing an annual revenue channel growth that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescommunicationscouncil\/2023\/11\/30\/unlocking-the-potential-of-brand-creator-collaborations-a-path-to-elevating-sales-and-amplifying-brand-visibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surpasses 50%<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what does a brand need to do to start an Instagram collaboration? Don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got your back. Grab your Doritos Locos Taco, and let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"div-c02b7b7\" class=\"div-c2ae6a3\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do Instagram collaborations work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Instagram collaboration feature allows two accounts to co-create a post or reel, sharing all forms of engagement including likes, comments, and shares.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the lowdown on how it works: one individual creates a post or reel on the Gram, invites the other party to collaborate, and once accepted, the engagement is shared between both accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that you can only collaborate with one account per post. Before getting started with Instagram collaborations, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/instagram-influencer-marketing\/\">Instagram influencer marketing landscape<\/a>. But for now, let\u2019s move on to the collab feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of Instagram collabs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are A LOT of benefits to doing an Instagram collab like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growth<\/strong>: Both parties benefit from sharing each other\u2019s accounts because it increases visibility, leading to growth in followers and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Credibility: <\/strong>Partnering with reputable brands or influencers can boost your credibility. It also builds trust with your audience and shows that you are legit, not just some rando selling watches from a trench coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boosted engagement<\/strong>: A partnership often leads to an increase in engagements from followers who will likely interact with the content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Increased creativity<\/strong>: While collaborating, new ideas can spark and help make you think outside the box, and be innovative with the content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save that dough<\/strong>: Collaborations can be more affordable than paying for ads. Instagram can be used as a tool to bring exposure for both parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The more the merrier<\/strong>: Collaborating with another influencer leads to exposing your brand to a new audience which helps your brand obtain new followers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diversify content<\/strong>: Partnering can lead to fresh ideas for creative content to your feed. The idea is to keep your audience engaged with new, entertaining content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengthen ties<\/strong>: Building a strong relationship with other influencers can lead to more collaborations with them and open up future opportunities, as it helps you establish a good reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge is power<\/strong>: The more you work with others, the more insight you can gain into different strategies and techniques that you can apply to your own content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_I1Ep0hpwx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_I1Ep0hpwx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_I1Ep0hpwx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Complexly (@complexlymedia)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to collab post on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a brand, be sure to research for an influencer that is aligned with your values. When reaching out, be sure to be precise in what your brand is and what it is that you want the influencer to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If outreach sounds intimidating to you, feel free to check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/how-to-write-an-effective-influencer-collaboration-email\/\">best practices for reaching out to creators<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready, let\u2019s get those collabs started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to execute a collaboration post:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> After uploading your post or reel, go to the share screen and press &#8220;Tag People.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> You\u2019ll see the option &#8220;Invite Collaborator&#8221; in the bottom right corner. Select it, then search for the accounts you&#8217;re collaborating with. Keep in mind you can only select up to three collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve done that, publish the post. The collaborators will be notified through their DMs. When they accept the collaboration, the post will appear on their feed as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote the post, be sure to tag each other, share on your IG story, and utilize Instagram\u2019s Ads to reach a bigger audience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"seealso\"><p><strong>Managing multiple Instagram collaborations?<\/strong><br>\nGRIN&#8217;s creator management platform helps brands discover creators, coordinate collaborations, track content, and measure results \u2014 all in one place.\n <br><a class=\"seealso-btn\" href=\"\/product\/\">See How GRIN Works\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to accept collaboration on Instagram&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is for influencers on the receiving end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you receive a request to collaborate, be sure to familiarize yourself with the brand or individual. Review their previous content, reputation, and credibility. Check their engagement with their audience to see if it aligns with yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can vet a brand or user by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-ca06eb9\" class=\"list-c95b03b\"><ul><li><span>Reviewing their social media profiles.<\/span><\/li><li><span>Checking if they have collaborated with other influencers.<\/span><\/li><li><span>Using tools to analyze their audience demographics and engagement to see if it matches yours.<\/span><\/li><li><span>Communicating with them directly and asking questions for clarity.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything checks out, you can proceed to accept the request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To accept the request, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Check your notifications on Instagram for the collaboration request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Hit the \u201cAccept\u201d button to have the content shared on your feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote the collaboration, use relevant hashtags, drive traffic through other social media platforms, and engage with the comments section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaway: Instagram collaborations help you maximize your visibility and insights.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram collaborations are a great way for brands and influencers to increase visibility with new audiences and gain insights into different marketing approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, wipe that Dorito dust from your hands and start researching for future collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"seealso\"><p><strong>Ready to scale your Instagram collaborations?<\/strong><br>\nFrom creator discovery to content tracking and ROI reporting, GRIN gives your team everything you need to run influencer partnerships at scale.\n <br><a class=\"seealso-btn\" href=\"\/get-started\/\">Get Started Free\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading43015_78b1b3-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading43015_78b1b3-f4\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id43015_d37cec-ac kt-accordion-has-12-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane43015_9e439b-b9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why can\u2019t I collab on Instagram?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>There are a few reasons you might be having trouble doing an IG collab:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"list-c2e606f\" class=\"list-cc63b60\"><ul><li><span><strong>Account eligibility:<\/strong> Both accounts involved in the collab must meet Instagram\u2019s eligibility requirements, which typically include having a public profile and following community guidelines. If one of the accounts doesn\u2019t meet these criteria, you won\u2019t be able to initiate a collab post.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>App version:<\/strong> If you or the other collaborator are using an outdated version of the Instagram app, you might not have access to the collab post feature. Ensuring that both parties have the latest version installed can resolve this issue.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Privacy settings:<\/strong> If either account has privacy settings that restrict tagging or collaboration, such as limiting who can mention or tag them, this could prevent a collab post from being created.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Business account limitations: <\/strong>Some business accounts may have additional restrictions or settings that could interfere with collab posts, especially if there are integrations with third-party tools or specific account settings that limit interactions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane43015_7820e8-fb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How many followers do you need to collab?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>There isn\u2019t a minimum number of followers you need in order to collab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane43015_ea49dc-1c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens to collab posts when you go private?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Your followers can only see the collab posts if you go private.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane43015_8ea6e0-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I add a collaborator on Instagram after posting?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, you can only add a collaborator to your posts before publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"div-cccfc12\" class=\"div-c4abcf6\" style=\"--ccaos-duration:0.3s;--ccaos-delay:0.1s;--ccaos-easing:ease-in-outs;\" data-aos=\"fade-in-down-small\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><svg height=\"0\" width=\"0\"><defs><clipPath id=\"div-c4abcf6-path\"><path d=\"M64.5,56.5Q63,63,56.5,65.5Q50,68,32.5,76.5Q15,85,19,67.5Q23,50,32.5,46Q42,42,46,40.5Q50,39,61.5,33Q73,27,69.5,38.5Q66,50,64.5,56.5Z\"><\/path><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg>\n<h6 id=\"heading-c3c941b\" class=\"heading-c8226f4\" style=\"--ccaos-duration:0.5s;\" data-aos=\"fade-in-up-small\" data-aos-once=\"true\">Hand-Picked Content<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"query-c2aa4ae\" class=\"query-c4e23e1\" style=\"--ccaos-easing:eases;\" data-query_id=\"1\">\n<div id=\"query-template-c6fe1d1\" class=\"query-template-c556e28\" cc-query-template=\"\"><div class=\"cc-query-item\">\n<a id=\"div-c3d9e68\" class=\"div-c4fecb5 \" href=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/blog\/instagram-influencer-marketing\/\">\n<div id=\"div-cc4456c\" class=\"div-c63df64\">\n<div id=\"div-c8ba47e\" class=\"div-c4eb040\">\n<h6 id=\"heading-cf66548\" class=\"heading-c22a94a\">May<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"heading-cdf5f79\" class=\"heading-c274e5a\">17<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image-c4ed1b3\" class=\"image-cc6025f cc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IM_The_Complete_Guide_to_Instagram_Influencer_Marketing_2023-Q2-05_Featured1.webp\" alt=\"\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IM_The_Complete_Guide_to_Instagram_Influencer_Marketing_2023-Q2-05_Featured1.webp 960w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IM_The_Complete_Guide_to_Instagram_Influencer_Marketing_2023-Q2-05_Featured1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/grin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IM_The_Complete_Guide_to_Instagram_Influencer_Marketing_2023-Q2-05_Featured1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"div-c43c03a\" class=\"div-ce17e7c\">\n<p id=\"paragraph-c086971\" class=\"paragraph-ced7a55\">Discovery &amp; 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