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Avi Lipski

Avi Lipski

Senior Manager, Client Success, Foam

February 4, 2025

💡 The Best Metrics to Track for Influencer Campaign Success

Brands expect results—here are the key metrics that matter.

1️⃣ Engagement Rate (More Important Than Followers)

Likes and follows mean nothing without engagement. Measure interactions (likes, comments, shares) per post to assess real influence.

2️⃣ Click-Through Rate (CTR) & Conversions

CTR shows how many people take action after seeing a post. Tracking purchases, sign-ups, or downloads proves influencer ROI.

3️⃣ Audience Demographics & Authenticity

A brand's target audience must match the influencer’s followers. Use real-time audience insights to prevent mismatches.

4️⃣ Cost Per Engagement (CPE) & ROI

Compare how much brands pay per interaction. Lower CPE and high ROI mean the influencer delivers strong value.

5️⃣ Long-Term Impact & Brand Retention

Brands care about repeat engagement. Tracking brand mentions over time shows whether an influencer creates loyal customers.

🔗 Track and Optimize Influencer Campaigns with FOAM

1️⃣ Engagement Rate (More Important Than Followers)

Likes and follows mean nothing without engagement. Measure interactions (likes, comments, shares) per post to assess real influence.

2️⃣ Click-Through Rate (CTR) & Conversions

CTR shows how many people take action after seeing a post. Tracking purchases, sign-ups, or downloads proves influencer ROI.

3️⃣ Audience Demographics & Authenticity

A brand's target audience must match the influencer’s followers. Use real-time audience insights to prevent mismatches.

4️⃣ Cost Per Engagement (CPE) & ROI

Compare how much brands pay per interaction. Lower CPE and high ROI mean the influencer delivers strong value.

5️⃣ Long-Term Impact & Brand Retention

Brands care about repeat engagement. Tracking brand mentions over time shows whether an influencer creates loyal customers.

🔗 Track and Optimize Influencer Campaigns with FOAM

1️⃣ Engagement Rate (More Important Than Followers)

Likes and follows mean nothing without engagement. Measure interactions (likes, comments, shares) per post to assess real influence.

2️⃣ Click-Through Rate (CTR) & Conversions

CTR shows how many people take action after seeing a post. Tracking purchases, sign-ups, or downloads proves influencer ROI.

3️⃣ Audience Demographics & Authenticity

A brand's target audience must match the influencer’s followers. Use real-time audience insights to prevent mismatches.

4️⃣ Cost Per Engagement (CPE) & ROI

Compare how much brands pay per interaction. Lower CPE and high ROI mean the influencer delivers strong value.

5️⃣ Long-Term Impact & Brand Retention

Brands care about repeat engagement. Tracking brand mentions over time shows whether an influencer creates loyal customers.

🔗 Track and Optimize Influencer Campaigns with FOAM