Spotting a TikTok creator before their audience explodes—and their fees follow—has long been the holy grail for brand marketers. Tiger Finder’s new Rising Stars feature aims to make that hunt significantly easier.
The Rising Stars filter example: the filter narrows a search for US outdoor fitness creators to profiles with strong growth momentum.
Rising Star badges identify TikTok creators with strong recent growth directly in Tiger Finder’s search results.
Rising Star example: a creator marked as a Rising Star in Tiger Finder shows a 314.4% increase in average video views over the past 90 days.
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-powered platform for discovering TikTok influencers, has rolled out Rising Stars. This new capability is designed to connect brands and agencies with creators whose audiences are expanding rapidly and who align with their campaign objectives.
For marketers hunting for their next TikTok collaborator, the window to act is now wider. The Rising Stars filter allows teams to identify emerging talent during their growth phase, opening the door to partnerships forged before demand—and pricing—climbs.
𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧
For brands eyeing long-term creator relationships, early engagement can pay off substantially. A collaboration launched while a creator’s following is still climbing could expose the brand to an ever-expanding audience over the months ahead. It also presents a chance to lock in terms before the creator’s increased popularity pushes their rates upward.
With Rising Stars, incorporating these fast-growing personalities into campaign strategy becomes a more straightforward task. Brands and agencies can apply the filter to assemble a curated list of up-and-coming creators for future projects.
𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
The push toward influencer marketing shows no signs of slowing. 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 persistent obstacle. IAB’s 2025 Creator Economy Ad Spend & Strategy Report revealed that roughly a third of brands cited finding suitable creators as their greatest hurdle.
For those building ongoing creator partnerships, Rising Stars provides a practical solution to this discovery problem. The feature enables marketing teams to pinpoint creators with growing audiences and cultivate relationships that can scale alongside them.
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦
The methodology behind the badge is data-driven. Tiger Finder evaluates recent audience growth and content performance, benchmarking creators against others of comparable size. This means both micro-influencers and larger accounts have an equal shot at qualifying, provided their momentum is strong.
Profiles that meet the criteria receive a Rising Star badge, with the fastest-growing matches prioritized at the top of results. The status is dynamic, refreshing as new performance data comes in, so the list of qualifying creators is always current.
𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘
Getting started requires no investment. Marketers simply describe the type of creator they need in Tiger Finder and toggle on the “Rising stars only” option. The resulting list highlights fast-growing creators that fit the campaign brief. Teams can then save promising profiles to a shortlist or use the “Has email” filter to reach out directly to creators who have listed a public contact address.
Rising Stars is included in Tiger Finder’s free plan, with no credit card required.
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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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Why it matters: As brands increasingly prioritize influencer partnerships but struggle with creator discovery, tools that surface emerging talent early can provide a competitive edge. Identifying a creator before their rates soar allows marketers to secure authentic collaborations at a fraction of the future cost, making early-stage discovery a key strategic advantage in the creator economy.
