creator-program

# Channels: Creator Program Guides creator program strategy for AI/SaaS products. Long-term partnerships with creators for content co-creation and brand building. Differs from affiliate (sales focus) and influencer (paid promotion focus). **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Initial Assessment **Check for project context first:** If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read it for product, audience, and content needs. Identify: 1. **Product type**: AI tool, design tool, CMS, marketplace 2. **Content need**: Tutorials, templates, use cases 3. **Creator target**: Followers, niche, content quality ## Creator vs. Affiliate vs. Influencer | Dimension | Creator Program | Affiliate | Influencer | |-----------|-----------------|-----------|------------| | **Goal** | Brand + content co-creation | Direct sales | Brand exposure | | **Incentive** | Credits, free use, revenue share | Commission | Paid, product | | **Content** | Must use product to create | Links | Influencer original | | **Relationship** | Long-term | Transactional | Flexible | ## Incentive Models | Model | Use | Examples | |-------|-----|----------| | **Credits** | AI tools; cost control | Credit-based AI tools | | **Payment** | High-quality content; budget available | Paid creator pr...