In addition to reaching people by word of mouth, it's safe to say that most influencer marketing campaigns now aim to spread like wildfire on social media. Celebrities may still be some of the most powerful voices across the most popular social media platforms, but dozens of brands are instead asking star Instagram photographers, bloggers and Twitter users with huge audiences to lend their authentic voices to campaigns and collaborations.
A prime example of authentic infuencer marketing is the way in which Arak conducted its 2015 lingerie shoot. Rather than sourcing models to be airbrushed, the brand sent out disposable cameras and unmentionables to bloggers in order to crowdsource raw images for a lookbook.
A few clever marketers are even taking care to hone in on bloggers in a particular niche. For instance, the #SwifferDad campaign specifically features fathers who blog, while J.Crew's 'Little Mayhem' collection was created in partnership with the five-year-old dress designer behind Fashion by Mayhem.
25 Influencer Marketing Campaigns
From Social Media-Sourced Ads to Culinary Blogger Campaigns:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 20, 2015 — Marketing
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Social Media-Sourced Models
These Unconventional Diesel Models Were Spotted on Social Media
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Instagram-Casted Fashion Ads
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2014 Campaign Stars Fresh Faces
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Sultry Shoe Campaigns
Blogger Rocky Barnes is the Face of This Season's Sam Edelman Shoes
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Social Media-Sourced Ads
The Land of Nod's May Cover Stars the Adorable and Viral Theo and Beau
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Curvy Blogger Collections
The Nadia Aboulhosn x Boohoo Capsule Collection is Fierce
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Social Fashion Lookbooks
Aritzia's Fall for Us Instagram Campaign Features Candid Celeb Shots
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Easygoing Blogger Collections
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Line is Exclusive to Nordstrom
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Curvy Blogger Collections
This New Plus-Size Line is Inspired by Fashion Bloggers
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Child Fashion Designers
J.Crew's Little Mayhem Collection is Designed by a 5-Year-Old Girl
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Hipster Blogger Muses
The Nasty Gal 'Make A Scene' Lookbook Stars Blogger Niki Takesh
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Charitable YouTuber Campaigns
PewDiePie's '25 Million Bros' Are Fundraising for Save the Children
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Designer Yogurt Pots
Mullerlight Sourced Julien Macdonald for Blogger-Designed Yogurt Packaging
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Effortless Athletic Kits
The Leandra Medine x Outdoor Voices Athletic Clothing Needs No Styling
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Internet Influencer Discounts
The OnePiece Pop-Up Uses Social Shopping to Offer Customer Discounts
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Blog-Based Book Clubs
Tumblr's Reblog Book Club Helps Fans and Authors Connect
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Collaborative Blogger Dinners
Food Blogger Ashley Rose is Hosting a Pop-Up Dinner in Her Studio
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Cheese-Sampling Photobooths
The Laughing Cow Has Embarked on a Tour Promoting a New Product
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Social City Guides
Splendia's City Guide is Made Up of Travel Photos on Instagram
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Social Following Campaigns
This Twitter Campaign Cleverly Promotes the Volvo XC60's Brakes
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Interactive Beauty Blogger Apps
This New Mobile Beauty App Helps Fans Connect to Blogger Jenn Im
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Beauty E-Consultations
Tesco Buddies Up with Bloggers to Host Beauty Consultations on Google+
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Quirky Blogger Collaborations
Susie Bubble Teams Up with Monki to Fuse Fun Aesthetics
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Culinary Blogger Campaigns
This Birds Eye Blogger Campaign Has Katie Bryson Remix Ordinary Dishes
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Blogger Cancer Campaigns
The Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation's Blog Battle Helps Everyone Win
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Amusing Auto Safety Campaigns
Instabomb by C4 Lounge Shows How to Avoid the Unexpected
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adidas Originals Honors 55 Years with Superstar: The Original
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Creator-Led Beauty Retail
rhode Expands Across Sephora Europe After Strong Viral Demand
Gen Z-Led Swimwear Campaigns
Pacsun Taps Gen Z Influencers for Spring/Summer 2026 Swimwear Capsule
Beauty Hack-Inspired Campaigns
Vaseline Launched 'Vaseline World' Based on Social Media Content
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Fashion Icon Archetype-Focused Campaigns
Alaïa's Summer/Fall 2025 Archetypes Campaign is Stunning
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands
Vichy Taps Emily DiDonato as an Ambassador
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Culturally Provocative Sponsorship Campaigns
La Roche-Posay Debuts the Shadow Sponsor Campaign
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
Revealing Skincare Pop-Ups
The Secret Ingredient by The Ordinary Challenges Celeb Endorsements
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Authentic Footwear Campaigns
Crocs' Wonderfully Unordinary Marks a New Chapter for the Brand
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Influencer-Supported Worldwide Promotional Campaigns
GUESS? Taps Chiara Ferragni for Its Campaign
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Unfiltered Sleep Campaigns
The IKEA Sleep Talk Reviews Campaign Uses Real Nighttime Mutterings
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
AI Influencer Tools
InfluencerFarm Creates Influencers Through AI Generated Photo Shoot Workflows
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
People-Powered Intelligence Campaigns
Del Real Foods' Abuela Intelligence Honors Real, Warm Wisdom
AI Influencer Platforms
Statusphere Raised $18 Million to Scale Micro-Influencer Marketing
Affiliate Marketing Guides
Affiliate Marketing Prompt Book Provides 500+ Prompts for Marketers
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Actress-Led Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade and Lindsay Lohan Partnered to Promote Kombucha
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Unfiltered Skincare Campaigns
The Indu Spots Happen Campaign Celebrates Unretouched Teen Skin
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Automated Growth Marketing
Head AI Automates Influencer, Affiliate, And Email Marketing Campaigns
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Predictive Artificial Intelligence Tools
Creatable AI Analyzes Social Commerce Data
Causal Retail Media Metrics
Albertsons Media Collective Quantifies True In Store Ad Lift
Athlete-Led Marketing Strategies
Forta Cosmetics Uses Athlete Network to Launch Its Setting Spray
Authenticity-Forward Insurance Campaigns
Allianz Ireland Unveils Its New ‘Real Life’ Campaign
Brand Refresh Campaigns
The 'Walmart. Who Knew?' Campaign Challenges Retail Perceptions
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
AI-Centric Brand Campaigns
Openai Rolls Out ChatGPT’s First Major Brand Campaign
Actress-Starring Denim Campaigns
Levi's Taps Bollywood's Alia Bhatt as a Brand Ambassador
Basketball Athlete-Backed Water Campaigns
Saratoga Spring Water Partners with Skylar Diggins
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Shoppable Reel Features
Meta Expands Reels with Product Tagging on Instagram and Facebook
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Influencer Marketing Tools
XcreateAI Connects Brands With Nano-Influencers for Social Campaigns
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Mystery-Driven Beauty Brands
Enigma Launched with the Philosophy That Beauty Should Be Personal
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
Model-Backed Apparel Campaigns
Kendall Jenner and FWRD Reunite for a Curated Spring 2025 Edit
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
Under Armour's 'We Are Football' Campaign Has a Star-Studded Cast
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Virtual Influencer Creators
Optodolce Enables Easy Creation of Virtual Influencers for Marketing
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Content Creator Partnership Programs
The Target Creator Programs Build on the #TargetRun Legacy
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Influencer Discovery Tools
Pick Influencer Helps Brands Quickly Find Verified Content Creators
AI-Powered Sampling Experiences
Swish is Revolutionizing How Consumers Try New Products
AI-Generated UGC Ads
Influencer AI Produces Fast, Scalable Content For Performance Marketing
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Social Media Automation Tools
AI Instagram Influencer Automates Posting & Messaging With AI Agents
Influencer Travel Guides
EF Ultimate Break Launched an Influencer-Hosted Tour Program
AI Influencer Platforms
Empowr.ai Enables Data-Driven Influencer Marketing For Brands
Honest Senior Living Campaigns
Benchmark Senior Living's In Their Own Words Shares Real Stories
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Influencer Campaign Managers
Tracefluence Tracks And Manages Influencer Campaigns In Real-Time
Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Agentic Marketing Platforms
Microsoft and Publicis Build AI-Driven Marketing Ecosystems
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Narrative-Forward Musician-Backed Retailer Campaigns
Urban Outfitters Partners with Zara Larsson
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
AI Beauty Marketing Platforms
Coty Uses Pencil to Scale AI-Generated Campaigns
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Automated Influencer Reporting
Squarednow Streamlines Influencer Reporting With Automated Data
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Creator Outreach Tools
Creator Sends Helps Marketers Find Emails From Top Creators & Entrepreneurs
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
AI Personal Branding
Inspire AI Crafts Personalized Content To Build Your Leadership Brand
Recipe Sharing Networks
ICanCookFood Lets Foodies Share Recipes And Follow Culinary Creators
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Influencer Analytic Tools
CreatorSpend Helps Marketers Budget Smarter With Profile Insights
Content Marketing Frameworks
Playbooks In Content Marketing Streamline Workflows And Scale Success
Creator Marketing Platforms
Affiliate Creatives Connects Businesses With Performance-Based Payouts
Ethical Influencer Programs
TikTok and 4A's Back the Responsible Influence Certification Program
Influencer Collaboration Networks
Megaboarding Connects Brands And Influencers For Collaborations