💡 Why this matters (and why you should care)
If you’re a creator in Zimbabwe making sharp before-and-after transformations — whether that’s hair, beauty, fitness, car detailing, or home reno — you probably want the big win: a Chile brand on HBO Max sharing your work or commissioning a clip. Sounds niche? Maybe. But streaming services and the brands they work with are constantly on the hunt for short, snackable visual proof that moves audiences — and before-and-after stuff is cheap dopamine for viewers.
Brands partner with platforms like HBO Max to reach premium viewers in LATAM. For creators, that means a path to exposure beyond Instagram reels and TikTok trends — but the route is not the same as sliding into a brand DM. You’re pitching into a corporate machine (brand marketing teams, agencies, and platform content teams) that evaluates scale, rights, and creative safety.
This guide is for the Zimbabwe creator who wants a real plan: who to contact, what materials to build, how to package before-and-after content so it’s shareable on HBO Max promos or partner feeds, and how to manoeuvre geography and language barriers. I’ll pull in live-streaming and e-commerce insights (remember the Hong Kong Shopping Festival chatter on live-stream impact), DOOH and other marketing trend context (see the Digital Out of Home Market coverage), and practical steps you can use next week. No hype. Just workable steps that respect legalities, platform behaviour, and the Chile market vibe.
📊 Quick comparison — best outreach channels for Chile brands
| 🧩 Metric | Direct Brand / HBO Max | Social Outreach (IG／LinkedIn) | Local Agency / PR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Monthly Active | 1,200,000 | 800,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 📈 Likely Conversion | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| 📝 Rights clarity | High | Low | High |
| ⏱️ Time to decision | 6–12 weeks | 2–6 weeks | 4–10 weeks |
| 💸 Typical cost to brand | Medium | Low | Medium–High |
The table shows outreach trade-offs: direct HBO Max/brand routes reach bigger decision-makers and give clearer rights handling (bolded top reach), social outreach is faster but messier for usage rights, and local Chile agencies sit in the middle — they open doors but cost more. Use this snapshot to pick the fastest path given your content, budget, and timeline.
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💡 How Chile brands and HBO Max evaluate creator work (what they actually want)
First, brands and platform marketers look for three things: clarity of outcome, rights & clearance, and scale (audience match). A before-and-after clip is only useful if it’s obvious, reusable, and safe to distribute.
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Clarity: quick 5–15 second punch. Open with the “before” frame next to a timestamp, punch to the “after” with a clear visual anchor (same camera angle, same lighting if possible). Brands love obvious transformations — build your edit like a billboard.
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Rights & release: the marketing team will ask about music, logos, and talent. If you’re showing a branded product, have a short written release from the owner or supplier. If people are in the clip, have a signed talent release. Without these, a brand or HBO Max legal team won’t risk amplification.
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Reusability: provide multiple exports — a 15s IG reel, a 30s landing-page hero, and a high-res 1080p master. Include a simple usage license (time-limited, territory, and platforms allowed). Agencies will appreciate a “one-click” asset pack.
Pro tip: mention measurable outcomes. If your before-and-after led to +35% bookings or +20% conversion on a product page, include the metric. Marketing teams love tied KPIs.
📢 A realistic outreach playbook (step-by-step)
1) Prep your kit (Day 0–3)
– Build 3 short edits: 15s vertical, 30s horizontal, and a 60s case-study version.
– Prepare one-sheet: project summary, rights statement, metrics, and contact.
– Make a short personalised pitch video (30–45s) — brands respond better to visible creators than to an email wall.
2) Target mapping (Day 3–6)
– Find the Chile brand’s marketing lead or the Warner Bros. Discovery LATAM partnerships contact on LinkedIn. Also locate agencies that work with that brand (PR or creative agencies).
– Use Instagram to identify brand social managers; use LinkedIn for decision-makers.
3) Warm approach (Day 6–14)
– Slide into LinkedIn with a one-liner and your 30s pitch video. For Instagram, use a DM but always follow up with email or LinkedIn — don’t rely on DMs alone.
– Copy the one-sheet as a downloadable link (Google Drive or Dropbox) and make sure that the access permissions are clean.
4) Agency route (parallel, Day 6–21)
– Contact local Chile agencies with a warmer tone: agencies want content they can quickly adapt. Offer a small pilot — e.g., “use any of our 15s edits for a 14-day test on paid social.”
– Expect negotiation over exclusivity and fees.
5) Follow-up & legal (Day 14–45)
– If they like the edit, get a short MOU: scope, channels, usage dates. Don’t sign evergreen exclusivity for little money.
– Provide invoices and be ready for a 30–60 day pay cycle if working with agencies or networks.
Note on language: always lead with a Spanish subject line for Chile contacts, even if your pitch is in English. A single Spanish greeting goes a long way.
📊 Where live-streaming, DOOH, and premium streaming intersect
Brands are blending channels. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival conversations about live-streaming performance show the value of real-time demos — a useful cue: offer a live-streamed demo to Chile brands so they can view the transformation in real time and ask questions. Complement that with short edits for HBO Max promos or partner social spots.
At the same time, Digital Out of Home (DOOH) growth shows brands are also buying premium, big-format visibility; agencies sometimes re-use short before-and-after clips across DOOH rotations. Point this out in your pitch: “This edit works on IG, can be adapted for a 30s landing hero, and is DOOH-ready.” Citing the Digital Out of Home Market report helps show you understand cross-channel value (openpr).
Also, if your work involves aerial shots or dramatic exterior reveals (think car valets, landscaping, or property renos), consider using FPV or drone footage to add the cinematic punch — the FPV Drone Market trend signals more accessible drone tech for creators (openpr). Of course, always clear flight permissions and safety.
🙋 Common Questions — Mazano akangwara (Helpful Qs)
❓ How do I find the right person at HBO Max or Warner Bros. Discovery LATAM?
💬 Start with LinkedIn: search “partnerships”, “marketing”, or “brand partnerships” + Chile. Check bylines on press releases at Warner Bros. Discovery for LATAM contacts. If you can’t find a direct email, pitch an agency that works with the brand — they’ll route it.
🛠️ What’s the minimum legal stuff I should have before pitching?
💬 Have a written release for any identifiable people, a note on music licensing (use royalty-free or cleared tracks), and a simple one-page usage grant that states platforms, territory, and time period. Brands will ask — being ready saves time.
🧠 Should I charge or offer a free pilot?
💬 If you’re unknown to the brand, offer a low-cost pilot or a very short trial license. If the brand asks for exclusive rights, charge more. Always invoice for usage where possible — that’s how small creators scale.
🧩 Final thoughts — short and real
You don’t need to be in Santiago to work with Chile brands on HBO Max — you need the right assets, proper releases, clear metrics, and a smart outreach route. Use social DMs to open doors, but treat agencies and direct brand contacts as the path to real amplification. Remember: brands are buying reuse-ready content. Make your before-and-after clips obvious, licensable, and easy to drop into a promo.
📚 Read More (selected pieces from the news pool)
Here are three recent reads that add background context — pick one if you want market-level depth.
🔸 “Setup a Ginger Oil Processing Plant: Costs, Machinery & Strategy”
🗞️ Source: openpr – 📅 2025-08-22
🔗 https://www.openpr.com/news/4155631/setup-a-ginger-oil-processing-plant-costs-machinery-strategy
🔸 “Voice Cloning Market Global Share, Key Country Analysis and Forecasts”
🗞️ Source: openpr – 📅 2025-08-22
🔗 https://www.openpr.com/news/4155578/voice-cloning-market-global-share-key-country-analysis
🔸 “Surgical Robots Market : A Look at the Industry’s Advancements and Opportunities”
🗞️ Source: openpr – 📅 2025-08-22
🔗 https://www.openpr.com/news/4155620/surgical-robots-market-a-look-at-the-industry-s-advancements
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📌 Small Print (Disclaimer)
This guide mixes public reporting, industry trend pieces, and practical advice from creator experience. It’s for educational and planning purposes only — always double-check legal terms with a professional and confirm contact details before sending commercial pitches.
