In the race to secure the next breakout TikTok personality, timing can be everything—and a new tool aims to give brands a head start. Tiger Finder, an AI-powered platform for discovering TikTok influencers, has unveiled a feature designed to surface creators whose audiences are expanding rapidly, before their fees climb.
The Rising Stars filter in action: a search for US outdoor fitness creators is narrowed to profiles demonstrating strong growth momentum.
Rising Star badges now appear directly in Tiger Finder’s search results, flagging creators with notable recent growth.
One example highlighted by the company shows a creator marked as a Rising Star posting a 314.4% increase in average video views over the last 90 days—a clear signal of surging engagement.
The new Rising Stars feature helps brands spot fast-growing creators early and build partnerships as their audiences expand.
Finding the next breakout TikTok creator early can be a huge opportunity for a brand. Rising Stars helps marketers spot fast-growing creators and explore partnerships before their rates take off.”— Alex Orap, founder of Tiger Finder
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tiger Finder, an AI tool for finding TikTok influencers, has introduced Rising Stars. The feature helps brands and agencies find fast-growing creators who match their campaign needs.
For marketing teams scouting potential TikTok partners, the new filter offers a way to identify creators whose audiences are on the rise and initiate collaborations while momentum is building.
Rather than waiting until a creator has fully blown up—and their rates have followed suit—Tiger Finder’s Rising Stars filter lets marketers spot emerging talent early. This creates a window to build relationships before collaboration costs escalate.
A CHANCE TO GROW WITH RISING TALENT
For brands eyeing long-term creator partnerships, early engagement can pay off significantly. A campaign launched while a creator is still gaining traction can ride the wave of an expanding audience. It also opens the door to negotiating terms before the creator’s newfound popularity drives their fees upward.
With Rising Stars, incorporating fast-growing creators into campaign planning becomes more straightforward. Brands and agencies can leverage the filter to assemble a shortlist of promising talent for future collaborations.
BRANDS ARE MAKING CREATOR PARTNERSHIPS A PRIORITY
The timing aligns with broader industry trends. According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s September 2026 Outlook Study, 54% of US ad buyers surveyed expected to dedicate more time or resources to creator and influencer campaigns in 2026.
Yet finding the right partners remains a stumbling block. The IAB’s 2025 Creator Economy Ad Spend & Strategy Report indicated that around a third of brands viewed identifying suitable creators as their biggest hurdle.
For brands committed to ongoing creator relationships, Rising Stars provides a practical solution for discovering fast-growing TikTok talent early. The feature enables marketing teams to pinpoint creators with expanding audiences and explore partnerships that can evolve alongside them.
HOW TIGER FINDER IDENTIFIES RISING STARS
Tiger Finder determines Rising Star status by analyzing recent audience growth and content performance, benchmarking creators against others of similar size. Both small and large creators can qualify for the designation.
Profiles that meet the criteria receive a Rising Star badge, with the fastest-growing matches appearing at the top of results. The status is dynamic, updating as fresh data comes in.
RISING STARS SEARCH IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE
Marketers can describe the creators they need in Tiger Finder and toggle on “Rising stars only.” The resulting list showcases fast-growing creators matching the campaign’s specifications. Teams can save promising profiles to a shortlist and apply the “Has email” filter to locate creators with a public contact address.
Rising Stars is included in Tiger Finder’s free plan, with no credit card required.
FAQ
1. Can TikTok creators with small audiences qualify as Rising Stars?
Yes. Tiger Finder compares creators with others of a similar size. Creators with small or large audiences can qualify based on their recent growth.
2. Can a creator’s Rising Star status change?
Yes. Tiger Finder updates Rising Star status as new data becomes available. The badge reflects recent growth, so new creators can qualify as they gain momentum.
3. Is Tiger Finder’s Rising Stars filter free to use?
Yes. Rising Stars is available on Tiger Finder’s free plan. No credit card is required.
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Tiger Finder
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Why it matters: As brands increasingly prioritize creator partnerships yet struggle to find the right talent, tools like Rising Stars could shift the balance of power. Identifying emerging creators before their rates spike offers a tangible competitive advantage—one that could redefine how early-stage influencer collaborations are approached.
