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Nectar Creator Agent: AI Discovery and Outreach for Brands [2026]

On Nov 12, 2026 Nectar launched Creator Agent to search 300M+ profiles, draft outreach and track Instagram and TikTok campaigns. What brands and creators should check.

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When did Nectar launch Creator Agent?
TechCrunch reported the launch on November 12, 2026.
What does Nectar Creator Agent do?
Per TechCrunch, it searches creator profiles, reviews content and past brand deals, drafts and sends outreach in a brand voice, manages contracts and gifting, and monitors campaign performance, replacing much of the manual spreadsheet and DM workflow.
How many creator profiles does Nectar search?
Nectar told TechCrunch it searches more than 300 million creator profiles, including smaller accounts gaining traction, and refreshes ranked lists as creators grow.

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