In order to align creators with seasonal needs, there are some important features that influencer marketing platforms may provide:

1. Campaign Scheduling and Management: This tool helps in outlining the timeline and lifecycle of the campaign right from the beginning to the end. It can also keep track of seasonal trends and what influencers are most active or relevant during that period.

2. Trend Forecasting and Data Analytics: Using influencer data, the platform should provide insights into what content trends are likely to take off in upcoming seasons, thus helping brands make informed decisions when planning their campaign.

3. Content Management System (CMS): With CMS, brands can pre-plan, manage, and schedule content according to upcoming seasons.

4. Influencer Discovery and Vetting: Platforms should provide tools to find creators who specialize in content related to specific seasons or annual events. It also allows you to vet influencers based on their past performance around similar campaigns.

Comparing Flinque to well-known platforms like Hootsuite, for example, the former stands out with its more focused approach on influencer marketing. Unlike Hootsuite, which manages all aspects of social media, Flinque focuses primarily on influencer interactions and performance tracking.

Finally, it’s worth noting that not every influencer marketing platform will have every one of these features. It’s about identifying the platform that suits your team’s requirements best. As such, while one platform may excel in Influencer Discovery, another platform may be superior when it comes to Data Analytics. Features should therefore be assessed relative to a specific team’s goals and needs.