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Chapter one

"Fake makes me scroll away."

Consumers no longer trust perfection.

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You can feel when someone’s being real. Whether they’re polished or raw, if they’re genuinely themselves, I’m in.

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I unfollow when it looks like an ad and they aren’t genuine about the thing they are pushing

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Position

Follow: They’re authentic and relatable—not overly scripted or salesy
Scroll: Too many sponsored posts or everything feels like an ad

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Position

Authenticity is key. If someone feels genuine, that’s what normally gets me to watch. If it’s gimmicky or feels dramatic I scroll away pretty quick.

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Position

Follow: They don't feel fake, real, not staged

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The realness makes me hit. The fake makes me scroll away

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The "let's be real" attitude makes me hit follow.

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I love when someone feels real, not overly curated.

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I'm drawn to influencers who aren't afraid to be themselves as opposed to those who act superficial

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You can feel when someone’s being real. Whether they’re polished or raw, if they’re genuinely themselves, I’m in.

Full Name
Position

I unfollow when it looks like an ad and they aren’t genuine about the thing they are pushing

Full Name
Position

Follow: They’re authentic and relatable—not overly scripted or salesy
Scroll: Too many sponsored posts or everything feels like an ad

Full Name
Position

Authenticity is key. If someone feels genuine, that’s what normally gets me to watch. If it’s gimmicky or feels dramatic I scroll away pretty quick.

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Position

Follow: They don't feel fake, real, not staged

Full Name
Position

The realness makes me hit. The fake makes me scroll away

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Position

The "let's be real" attitude makes me hit follow.

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Position

I love when someone feels real, not overly curated.

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Position

I'm drawn to influencers who aren't afraid to be themselves as opposed to those who act superficial

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If the storytelling doesn’t feel authentic or the voice doesn’t match the vibe they’re putting out visually, it’s hard to stay engaged.

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I'm not a fan of super curated content.

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I follow if they seem like a real person, not a walking ad. Someone who shares not just highlights, but thoughts, struggles, and growth.

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I follow influencers that are just normal people, and that remind me of myself—or just have something that I can resonate with.

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I'm not a fan of super curated content.

Full Name
Position

Follow: They’re authentic and relatable—not overly scripted or salesy
Scroll: Too many sponsored posts or everything feels like an ad

Full Name
Position

Authenticity is key. If someone feels genuine, that’s what normally gets me to watch. If it’s gimmicky or feels dramatic I scroll away pretty quick.

Full Name
Position

Follow: They don't feel fake, real, not staged

Full Name
Position

If the storytelling doesn’t feel authentic or the voice doesn’t match the vibe they’re putting out visually, it’s hard to stay engaged.

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Position

I'm not a fan of super curated content.

Full Name
Position

I follow if they seem like a real person, not a walking ad. Someone who shares not just highlights, but thoughts, struggles, and growth.

Full Name
Position

I follow influencers that are just normal people, and that remind me of myself—or just have something that I can resonate with.

Full Name
Position

I'm not a fan of super curated content.

Full Name
Position

Follow: They’re authentic and relatable—not overly scripted or salesy
Scroll: Too many sponsored posts or everything feels like an ad

Full Name
Position

Authenticity is key. If someone feels genuine, that’s what normally gets me to watch. If it’s gimmicky or feels dramatic I scroll away pretty quick.

Full Name
Position

Follow: They don't feel fake, real, not staged

There was a time when “looking the part” meant being polished. Branded backdrops. Immaculate editing. Captions that hit every talking point. But now, that same shine raises red flags.

When we asked why people hit “Follow,” it wasn’t about credentials or camera quality—it was about being “real,” “authentic,” “genuine,” and “honest.”

And what makes them scroll? Content that feels overproduced, overly scripted, and packed with too many sponsored posts.

I scroll away instantly when the content feels disconnected from reality.

29%

of consumers prefer messy, real storytelling or behind-the-scenes content.

Influence isn’t about polish. It’s about presence—raw, honest, and not trying to close a deal. For brands, that means the old playbook needs a rewrite.

The responses make it clear: if your content feels too perfect, it’s working against you.

Which of the following is the biggest “ick” when watching influencer content?

There were 550 responses, and respondents could select multiple answers.

215
Overuse of AI-generated content
237
Too many sponsored posts
294
Lack of transparency
380
Inauthentic engagement

4 in 10

Nearly 4 in 10 consumers say relatability is the number one reason they trust an influencer—more than expertise, fame, or follower count.

So what’s going on?

Polish is out. Presence is in.

Forget TV-level polish and hard sells. The future of influencer marketing is casual, honest, and deeply human. These aren’t actors reading lines—they’re people you know. Friends. Colleagues. Folks you’d run into on the street.

The content that hits doesn’t try to sell like a commercial. It connects like a conversation.

Authentic beats scripted every time.

What this means for…

Marketers

Don’t mistake high production for high impact. The influencer your audience trusts may not look “on-brand.” That’s the point.

Influencers

You don’t need to look sloppy to be real. But if you’re too polished, expect people to scroll.

Consumers

That “something’s off” feeling? You’re not imagining it. Trust is a gut check now.

Chapter two

"Let the influencer cook."

Influencers build trust when they're less scripted.

You reached out to me for a reason—my style, my audience, my voice. So let me talk to them the way I usually do.

This isn’t about being difficult—it’s about being believable. It might look like pushback, but it’s really a plea for trust. 

Because here’s the truth: The tighter the brief, the weaker the belief.

Most influencer-brand collabs die in drafts—not because the product’s bad, but because every ounce of honesty gets edited out.

Box influencers in with rigid guidelines, and the content falls flat, the audience tunes out, and the brand wonders why it didn’t convert.

A script isn’t a partnership. It’s a paid ad.

When brands hand influencers a script, they’re not getting influence—they’re paying for a performance. Word-for-word scripts might feel safe for brands, but they’re prone to backfiring. 

The result: wasted budget, lost trust, and a damaged reputation.

Stop scripting. Start collaborating.

1 in 4

1 in 4 influencers say the most frustrating part of working with brands is being forced to sound inauthentic, misaligned with their audience, or trapped in someone else’s voice.

The most common reason influencers reject brand deals:

13%
Bad contract

terms
18%
Too many
restrictions
34%
Doesn’t align with personal brand
35%
Low pay

A lose-lose situation. When you don't let the influencer “cook”, people still buy but feel misled when it doesn't deliver.

56% of influencers admit to promoting products they don’t actually like.

71%  of consumers regret purchases made through an influencer’s recommendation.

Meanwhile...

You said “collab.” Now act like it.

When influencers are stuck trying to please brands, audiences tune out. Trust erodes. And over time, the whole system starts to crack. This isn’t just friction. It’s the engine pulling itself apart.

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Honestly? It’s when brands come in with a super strict script and don’t give you any room to be yourself.

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Let the influencer cook and do their job and quit needing so much control over campaigns.

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Please, for the love of God, stop telling me to say your product or brand name in the first three seconds of the video. Like… have you ever watched a video before.

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This isn’t a case of influencers being overly precious. It’s them protecting the reason they’re effective in the first place: their voice.

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I scroll away when the content feels too scripted, overly promotional, or lacks personality. If it’s all ads with no real connection or value, I lose interest quickly.

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I scroll when it feels like clickbait or like they’ve never even used the product.

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Honestly? It’s when brands come in with a super strict script and don’t give you any room to be yourself.

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Position

Let the influencer cook and do their job and quit needing so much control over campaigns.

Full Name
Position

Please, for the love of God, stop telling me to say your product or brand name in the first three seconds of the video. Like… have you ever watched a video before.

Full Name
Position

This isn’t a case of influencers being overly precious. It’s them protecting the reason they’re effective in the first place: their voice.

Full Name
Position

I scroll away when the content feels too scripted, overly promotional, or lacks personality. If it’s all ads with no real connection or value, I lose interest quickly.

Full Name
Position

I scroll when it feels like clickbait or like they’ve never even used the product.

Full Name
Position

Honestly? It’s when brands come in with a super strict script and don’t give you any room to be yourself.

Full Name
Position

Let the influencer cook and do their job and quit needing so much control over campaigns.

Full Name
Position

Please, for the love of God, stop telling me to say your product or brand name in the first three seconds of the video. Like… have you ever watched a video before.

Full Name
Position

This isn’t a case of influencers being overly precious. It’s them protecting the reason they’re effective in the first place: their voice.

Full Name
Position

I scroll away when the content feels too scripted, overly promotional, or lacks personality. If it’s all ads with no real connection or value, I lose interest quickly.

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I scroll when it feels like clickbait or like they’ve never even used the product.

What this means for…

Marketers

You’re not hiring a channel. You’re hiring someone your audience believes. Remember: trust can’t be scripted.

Influencers

If it doesn’t sound like you, it won’t work like you. Trust dies the second your voice disappears.

Consumers

You know when something’s been edited to death. And you're right to scroll.

Chapter three

"They’re after reach—not resonance."

The right influencer might not always have the most followers.

Marketers are doubling down on employee advocacy, founder-led content, and influencers with niche followings. But a strong resume isn’t enough anymore. Consumers don’t trust people just because they’re “experts.” They trust people who sound like people.

When every brand is trying to sound smart and polished, the ones that cut through don’t sound perfect—they sound familiar. That’s what sticks. The question isn’t “Who has authority?” It’s “Who do I believe?”

1 in 3

Only 1 in 3 consumers believe influencers genuinely use the products they promote.

A million followers ≠ a million sales.

It’s not about broadcasting to the biggest crowd. Trust isn’t built through follower counts, but through connection, voice, and messaging. The influencers who matter are the ones your audience already trusts.

Vanity metrics won’t build your brand.

Nearly half of consumers say whether they trust a brand’s message comes down to one thing: the influencer.

32%
Engagement rate
25%
Impressions/reach
1%
Other
31%
CTR
11%
CTR
33%
Brand alignment
22%
Content quality
6%
Past campaign performance
27%
Engagement rate
12%
Audience size

Marketers are catching on: real influence isn’t about reach, it’s about relevance. Chasing clout over credibility is breaking trust.

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Memes make me follow... fake emotions make me scroll.

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The influencers I follow are fairly niche... They’re practitioners who just happen to use social media.

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I follow people who sound like someone I’d actually talk to. If they feel like a brand rep? I’m out.

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I follow practitioners—people who just happen to use social media. I scroll when it sounds too expert-y without value.

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The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

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Memes make me follow... fake emotions make me scroll.

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The influencers I follow are fairly niche... They’re practitioners who just happen to use social media.

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I follow people who sound like someone I’d actually talk to. If they feel like a brand rep? I’m out.

Full Name
Position

I follow practitioners—people who just happen to use social media. I scroll when it sounds too expert-y without value.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

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Position

Memes make me follow... fake emotions make me scroll.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I follow are fairly niche... They’re practitioners who just happen to use social media.

Full Name
Position

I follow people who sound like someone I’d actually talk to. If they feel like a brand rep? I’m out.

Full Name
Position

I follow practitioners—people who just happen to use social media. I scroll when it sounds too expert-y without value.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

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The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

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Just because I post doesn’t mean it reaches everyone. Brands need to understand that algorithms rule, not credentials.

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When brands choose me for my content, then try to rewrite it, it’s obvious they’re after reach—not resonance.

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The influencers I trust the most aren’t the ones who ‘look the part.’ They’re the ones who sound human.

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The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

Full Name
Position

Just because I post doesn’t mean it reaches everyone. Brands need to understand that algorithms rule, not credentials.

Full Name
Position

When brands choose me for my content, then try to rewrite it, it’s obvious they’re after reach—not resonance.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I trust the most aren’t the ones who ‘look the part.’ They’re the ones who sound human.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I trust are usually niche. They're real, not polished. You can tell they know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it.

Full Name
Position

Just because I post doesn’t mean it reaches everyone. Brands need to understand that algorithms rule, not credentials.

Full Name
Position

When brands choose me for my content, then try to rewrite it, it’s obvious they’re after reach—not resonance.

Full Name
Position

The influencers I trust the most aren’t the ones who ‘look the part.’ They’re the ones who sound human.

What this means for…

Marketers

You need someone who sounds like your customer. Trust doesn’t come from titles.

Influencers

Don’t perform thought leadership. Your credentials matter—but they’re not what make people believe you.

Consumers

Of course you follow influencers who stumble, laugh, and swear—not the ones delivering brand-safe talking points.

Chapter four

"AI content is an automatic no."

Consumers are growing wary of the influencer machine.

In a feed full of polished sponcon, AI-written captions, and content made to please the algorithm, audiences are more skeptical than ever. And that skepticism is making one thing clear:

The future belongs to influencers and brands that feel real.

That’s hard to do when influencers are stretched, brands are chasing scale, and audiences are over it. The trust gap’s growing on all sides.

So what happens next?

The next era of influencer marketing won’t be won by volume or spend. It’ll belong to those who show up consistently, mean what they say, and earn belief over time.

That means:

  • Showing your face (and your flaws)

  • Protecting your voice

  • Saying no to shortcuts and grifts that erode trust

Because once trust is broken, getting it back takes more than good content.

35%

of consumers distrust AI-generated influencer content.

81%

of influencers are using AI to assist with content creation.

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I also think that the speed at which AI is evolving means we'll have more trouble with misinformation and who to trust, as well as how social media platforms "push out" this kind of content. I hope we start to turn to influencers who have some sort of expertise (not what I call "idiots who get lucky with a viral video and have lots of followers but no real skill or expertise).

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We will likely return to basics once people start rejecting AI-generated content more and influencer marketing starts taking up even more of the social media real estate

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We’re about to see a lot of AI generated content. Harder to find real ones.

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We’re going to see AI taking over and hacking the algorithm so that influencers are a lot more niche than they are now. Deepfake on steroids so to speak. Eventually it is also going to get really saturated.

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I also think that the speed at which AI is evolving means we'll have more trouble with misinformation and who to trust, as well as how social media platforms "push out" this kind of content. I hope we start to turn to influencers who have some sort of expertise (not what I call "idiots who get lucky with a viral video and have lots of followers but no real skill or expertise).

Full Name
Position

We will likely return to basics once people start rejecting AI-generated content more and influencer marketing starts taking up even more of the social media real estate

Full Name
Position

We’re about to see a lot of AI generated content. Harder to find real ones.

Full Name
Position

We’re going to see AI taking over and hacking the algorithm so that influencers are a lot more niche than they are now. Deepfake on steroids so to speak. Eventually it is also going to get really saturated.

Full Name
Position

I also think that the speed at which AI is evolving means we'll have more trouble with misinformation and who to trust, as well as how social media platforms "push out" this kind of content. I hope we start to turn to influencers who have some sort of expertise (not what I call "idiots who get lucky with a viral video and have lots of followers but no real skill or expertise).

Full Name
Position

We will likely return to basics once people start rejecting AI-generated content more and influencer marketing starts taking up even more of the social media real estate

Full Name
Position

We’re about to see a lot of AI generated content. Harder to find real ones.

Full Name
Position

We’re going to see AI taking over and hacking the algorithm so that influencers are a lot more niche than they are now. Deepfake on steroids so to speak. Eventually it is also going to get really saturated.

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Authenticity is becoming more important because of AI and a lack of trust.

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AI generated influencers seem like the future but on the other hand there are a lot of people, like a movement that completely disagree with it.

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Future is more and more inauthentic content or AI content -- aka all not being real.

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I definitely can see AI being used more for influencer marketing, it’s a little scary just because they are essentially bots with no human emotions. I would less likely trust it. AI used as a tool to help make things easier in some way would definitely be a plus though for the influencer industry.

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Authenticity is becoming more important because of AI and a lack of trust.

Full Name
Position

AI generated influencers seem like the future but on the other hand there are a lot of people, like a movement that completely disagree with it.

Full Name
Position

Future is more and more inauthentic content or AI content -- aka all not being real.

Full Name
Position

I definitely can see AI being used more for influencer marketing, it’s a little scary just because they are essentially bots with no human emotions. I would less likely trust it. AI used as a tool to help make things easier in some way would definitely be a plus though for the influencer industry.

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Position

Authenticity is becoming more important because of AI and a lack of trust.

Full Name
Position

AI generated influencers seem like the future but on the other hand there are a lot of people, like a movement that completely disagree with it.

Full Name
Position

Future is more and more inauthentic content or AI content -- aka all not being real.

Full Name
Position

I definitely can see AI being used more for influencer marketing, it’s a little scary just because they are essentially bots with no human emotions. I would less likely trust it. AI used as a tool to help make things easier in some way would definitely be a plus though for the influencer industry.

What this means for…

Marketers

You can’t automate authenticity. And no, more content isn’t the answer.

Influencers

Use AI to save time, not replace your voice. If AI can say it for you, why should anyone listen?

Consumers

You’re already voting—with every follow, like, and purchase. Back what you believe.

Chapter five

The source data

The making of the Get Real survey, and bonus findings.

This final chapter is your behind-the-scenes pass: we get real about who we surveyed, how we conducted the research, and share a few standout stats that didn’t slot neatly into our chapters (but still reveal a lot about where influencer marketing is headed).

How we got the data…

  • We collected 1,300 responses via a Typeform survey.

  • Participants included a mix of influencers, marketers, and everyday consumers.

  • The survey combined multiple-choice, ranking, and open-ended questions—including video responses, giving us richer, real-er answers.

Who we surveyed…

22%
Influencers
52%
Consumers
26%
Marketers

Top industries represented:

Finance and business

Fashion and beauty

Travel and lifestyle

Entertainment and gaming

Software

Size of influencer audience

42.4%
1 – 10k
followers
37.4%
10k – 50k Followers
6.6%
50k – 300k Followers
13.6%
300k+ Followers

Survey respondent profile: 1,300 responses analyzed

Gender

Female
650
Male
460
Non-binary/third gender
23
Prefer not to say
15
No response
152

Age

25-34
496
35-44
302
18-24
155
45-54
101
55+
50
Under 18
44
No response
152

Location

North America (Canada, United States, Mexico)
519
Northern Europe (UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, etc.)
71
South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.)
63
Other
60
Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal, etc.)
58
Western Europe (France, Germany, Netherlands, etc.)
47
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, etc.)
44
West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, etc.)
43
Central America & Caribbean
41
Southern South America (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, etc.)
31
Northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, etc.)
29
Brazil
26
Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, etc.)
20
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, etc.)
19
Australia & New Zealand
18
Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, etc.)
18
East Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, etc.)
15
Gulf Region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.)
15
Central Africa (Congo, Cameroon, etc.)
3
Levant (Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, etc.)
3
Pacific Islands
2
North Africa (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, etc.)
2
Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, etc.)
1
No response
152

Employment

Employed full-time
553
Self-employed
243
Student
117
Employed part-time
71
Unemployed (seeking work)
68
Other
31
Prefer not to say
28
Retired
26
Unemployed (not seeking work)
11
No response
152

Income

$50,000 - $99,999 USD
229
Less than $10,000 USD
223
$100,000 - $199,999 USD
165
$25,000 - $49,999 USD
161
Other
143
$10,000 - $24,999 USD
130
$200,000+ USD
97
No response
152

Influencer earnings broken out by Audience Size, Content Focus, Age, and Income

Earnings by Sponsored Post
$0-$100
$1,000-$5,000
$10,000+
$100-$500
$5,000-$10,000
$500-$1,000
Audience Size
1 - 10k followers
77
1
1
34
0
8
10k - 50k followers
13
16
0
44
2
32
300k+ followers
2
4
7
1
4
1
50k - 300k followers
4
15
2
11
4
3
Content Focus
Entertainment & Gaming
11
1
1
11
0
3
Fashion & Beauty
14
3
1
16
1
2
Finance & Business
10
12
2
11
2
5
Food & Cooking
4
1
0
7
0
3
Health & Fitness
7
23
0
10
2
5
Other
23
12
1
10
2
5
Parenting & Family
8
1
0
5
2
3
Software
7
3
0
9
0
7
Tech & Gadgets
7
0
0
5
2
3
Travel & Lifestyle
8
1
3
9
0
7
Age
18-24
22
2
0
19
0
3
25-34
41
23
0
57
4
1
35-44
15
11
2
13
6
3
45-54
9
0
0
0
00
1
55
4
0
0
2
0
0
Under 18
9
0
1
1
0
2
Gender
Female
52
20
4
46
5
30
Male
44
16
2
39
3
11
Non-binary/third gender
2
0
1
4
2
0
Prefer not to say
0
0
1
1
0
0
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What type of content do people follow influencers for?

Demographic
Educational
Entertaining (humor, memes, etc.)
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
Inspirational/motivational
Personal storytelling
Age
18-24
10
26
11
15
16
25-34
44
46
8
25
41
35-44
39
55
11
27
25
45-54
14
16
0
13
8
55
6
6
3
5
8
Under 18
3
8
2
2
2
Gender
Female
56
93
18
47
72
Male
55
61
17
35
26
Non-binary/third gender
1
2
0
3
2
Prefer not to say
4
7
4
7
7
Employment
Employed full-time
61
86
11
38
46
Employed part-time
6
7
4
7
7
Other
3
3
1
3
2
Prefer not to say
2
6
2
3
3
Retired
2
1
2
2
3
Self-employed
21
23
6
16
17
Student
8
17
6
12
17
Unemployed (not seeking work)
3
1
0
1
1
Unemployed (seeking work)
10
13
3
5
9
Income
$10,000 - $24,999 USD
10
15
4
8
12
$100,000 - $199,999 USD
13
29
7
10
11
$200,000+ USD
6
8
4
6
6
$25,000 - $49,999 USD
14
21
2
13
17
$50,000 - $99,999 USD
31
28
4
13
16
Less than $10,000 USD
27
32
7
19
19
Other
15
24
7
18
19
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The most popular category across every demographic was entertainment.

Personal storytelling hits harder with women: 25% named it their preferred content type,  nearly twice the rate of men at 13%.

Preferred Content Type
<$25k
$50k–$99k
$100k–$199k
Entertainment
44.4%
36.8%
43.9%
Educational
22.2%
45.6%
39.4%
Personal Storytelling
33.3%
17.6%
16.7%

Interest by income

<$25k

Respondents earning under $25k crave connection, they favor entertainment and personal storytelling.

$50k–$99k

Those earning $50k–$99k are hungry to learn, and educational content tops their list.

$100k–$199k

Those in the $100k–$199k bracket split their attention between entertainment and education, with personal storytelling falling flat.

Marketers weigh in: when influencer marketing makes the biggest impact.

Early-stage (0-2 years): To establish brand awareness and credibility

45%

Pre-launch: To build hype before launching a product/service

24%

Growth stage (2-5 years): To scale marketing efforts and expand reach

23%

Legacy brand (10+ years): To modernize marketing efforts and stay competitive

4%

Established business (5-10 years): To maintain brand relevance and deepen customer loyalty

4%

From scroll to sale: how different groups shop influencer picks.

Demographic
Group
No
Yes, multiple times
Yes, once or twice
Age
18-24
23
29
27
25-34
41
67
59
35-44
31
49
78
45-54
16
16
21
55
6
9
14
Under 18
10
2
6
Gender
Female
58
126
106
Male
63
43
92
Non-binary/third gender
2
1
6
Prefer not to say
4
2
1
Employment
Employed full-time
48
88
108
Employed part-time
9
9
9
Other
2
7
5
Prefer not to say
4
4
9
Retired
3
4
4
Self-employed
21
33
31
Student
24
15
17
Unemployed (not seeking work)
1
2
3
Unemployed (seeking work)
15
10
15
Income
$10,000 - $24,999 USD
16
20
15
$100,000 - $199,999 USD
10
30
30
$200,000+ USD
3
11
16
$25,000 - $49,999 USD
17
29
22
$50,000 - $99,999 USD
19
31
42
Less than $10,000 USD
30
34
41
Other
32
17
39

Picking the right influencer ain’t easy. Here are a few red flags that should make you hit pause.

Uncut. Unfiltered. Unmissable Stats.

58%

of consumers follow influencers on more than 1 platform.

71%

of consumers regret a purchase based on an influencer’s recommendation.

25%

of influencers say being forced to sound inauthentic is the most frustrating part of working with brands.

43%

of influencers cite nonstop content creation as their biggest burnout driver.

Why Typeform?

Because a great survey should feel like a conversation—not a chore.

We used Typeform to build the Get Real experience, using personalized paths (thanks to logic), video capture, and a frictionless mobile-first format.

We wanted real answers, and we designed our survey to get them.

We’re not done yet. As influencer marketing evolves, we’ll keep tracking the trends that matter.

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