Note: revenues generated by US-based creators or influencers via payments received from brands to promote products and services on social media; excludes noncash payments such as free products or trips; excludes creator content amplified as paid media; includes video platforms with primarily user-generated content (e.g., Twitch, YouTube)
Additional Note: US-based creators and influencers can generate revenue from audiences or brands located anywhere in the world. Nano-influencers have 1,000 to 4,999 followers, micro-influencers have 5,000 to 19,999, mid-tier influencers have 20,000 to 99,999, macro-influencers have 100,000 to 999,999, and mega-influencers have 1 million or more. Across all tiers, these individuals can influence brand preference, buying decisions, and loyalty of a broader population.
Methodology: Estimates are based on the analysis of estimates from other research firms, consumer media consumption, company reports and device adoption trends.