Collaboration Audit
Last reviewed: January 2026
How to evaluate a collaborator's audience authenticity before a brand deal or cross-promotion.
What to validate before a collab
Audience authenticity (real followers), stability (no suspicious bursts), and engagement consistency.
If the partnership is high-stakes, ask for proof you can share internally.
The cleanest proof artifact
A shareable verification badge or a short audit summary reduces debate and speeds up approvals.
It’s also easier for agencies because the proof is standardized across creators.
How Heroic Signal™ helps
Heroic Signal™ generates export-based audits and a shareable verification badge so collaborators can present a clean, consistent snapshot of audience quality.
Run an audience audit in minutes
Create an account, upload your Instagram export, and generate clean reporting: unfollow timelines, engagement totals, burst flags, and a shareable verification badge.