Instagram influencer says companies cut ties when she refused to reduce fees

A Sydney-based influencer has hit back at brands who cut ties with her after she refused to work for free during the global pandemic.

An Australian influencer has complained about brands cutting ties with her after she refused to work for free or at a heavily discounted rate due to budget cuts amid the coronavirus crisis.

Jadé Tuncdoruk is a Sydney-based fashion influencer who has 442,000 Instagram followers. She regularly posts photos of her wearing big name brands such as Dior and Chanel.

Ms Tuncdoruk could expect to make between $1321 to $2202 per sponsored Instagram post, according to Influencer Marketing Hub's calculator.

Jade Tuncdoruk is a fashion-based Sydney influencer. Picture: Instagram

Ms Tuncdoruk could earn up to $2202 per sponsored post. Picture: Instagram

“I’ve collaborated/worked with a few brands over time (a long time) who as of late have asked me to work for much, much less, or for free due to budget cuts – which I understand,” she wrote on her Instagram story.

“However, when I’ve said no – which is in my opinion completely warranted – have completely written off the relationship.

“These are brands I’ve travelled with and promoted for years who just throw the relationship away because I’ve refused to work for free.

“I’m very surprised that these organisations are willing to throw relationships down the drain after such a long time.

“Each to their own, but personally I wouldn’t severe (sic) ties with someone who I ‘valued’ for years.”

News.com.au has contacted Ms Tuncdoruk for comment.

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The influencer refused to offer a discount …

and was promptly dropped by the brands.