Weekly Scout Updates (Sep 28 to Oct 4)
New search lands in the next day or two, and something bigger this week.
Here's the running changelog of what's new in Scout. Most of this week went into search, and you'll see it in the next day or two.
Coming Soon: one search bar for everything
- One way in. Browsing the directory and running a Scout search are two different doors today. They're becoming one search bar, from the homepage to your results, whether you're logged in or not.
- Keep refining your results. Your results page becomes a chat with Scout, so you can narrow things down ("US only", "under 100K subs") without starting a new search.
Live now
- See why a creator matched. Every creator in your search results now shows a match score and what drove it, and results sort by best fit.
- Search from Claude and ChatGPT. The Scout connectors can now search creators directly, so you can find and compare creators without leaving your chat.
- Clearer credits, simpler upgrades. A creator rate estimate costs 1 credit, and Scout and the pricing page now both say so. If you hit a limit, you can pick a plan right there with no trip to Settings.
- Faster and steadier overall. Searches come back quicker, pages load cleaner, and a bunch of behind-the-scenes fixes make Scout more reliable day to day.
New on the blog ICYMI: how Quince became a $10B brand with YouTube, and 5 MKBHD lookalikes under 150K subs that reach the same tech buyer.
The big one lands this week 👀
Last week we showed you Verified Creators. Since then creators have been finishing their profiles with a guided setup and a pitch to brands written in their own words. This week it all goes public. Keep an eye out for the gold badge.
Want a head start? Explore the directory now.
Know a creator who should be on Scout? Send them here to claim their profile before launch.
More Soon
What's the first thing you'll search for once the new search drops? Tell us, we read every one.
Cheers,
Sam
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new Scout search launch?
The new one-search-bar flow and chat-style results page land in the next day or two. Both the homepage and the results page are moving to a single search bar you can keep refining, signed in or not.
What is a Verified Creator on Scout?
A Verified Creator is a YouTube creator or their talent manager who has claimed their Scout profile and confirmed their own rates, contacts, and brand and topic preferences. When a creator is verified, brands see the numbers and preferences the creator set themselves, not scraped estimates.
Can I use Scout from Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. The Scout connectors for Claude and ChatGPT can now search creators directly, so you can find and compare creators without leaving your chat.
How much does a creator rate estimate cost?
One credit. Scout and the pricing page both show that now, and if you hit a limit you can pick a plan right there without a trip to Settings.
