
Influencer Marketing Impact Report
The power of influencers is on the rise, thanks to the central role that social media and the creator economy now play in consumer life. There’s an overarching sense that influencers impact consumers — but what impact exactly?
How do influencers and social platforms affect content consumption, brand affinity, and purchase behavior?
We asked
1000 Consumers &
500 Marketers
What social media platforms do you use regularly? Which content types do you find most engaging? Which social platforms are you most likely to purchase products from? What factors play into your purchase decisions? And more…
The top 5 most used social media platforms, according to both Gen Z and Millennial consumers:
1. YouTube

2. Instagram

3. Facebook

4. TikTok

5. Snapchat

Our data-driven approach gave us a clear focus for YouTube in the coming year — create long-form, educational content that will build credibility amongst beauty enthusiasts.
Erin Kelly
Director of integrated communications
Shiseido
Of consumers find short videos to be the most engaging content type
However, while Gen Z respondents chose long videos were the second most engaging type, Millennials chose photos.
Of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that work with influencers they know
Similarly, 82% of marketers at least somewhat agree that influencer marketing has successfully driven sales.
The Top 5 most used social platforms for purchasing products, ranked by consumers:
1. Facebook

2. Instagram

3. YouTube

4. TikTok

5. Pinterest

Of consumers said they would pay a higher price for a product if the brand aligns with their values
Now more than ever, brands should be considering how to bring their audience together and examine the societal impact they can truly have
Tiffani D. Carter
Vice President of Integrated Marketing
Thrive Causemetics
Learn more about how brands are meeting shifting consumer opinions and behaviors, with influencer marketing
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