May 16, 2026

Aputure Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 949 pieces of influencer content sponsored by Aputure over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how Aputure invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with Aputure, see here: Aputure influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

Aputure's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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Aputure's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

65May'2593Jun'2581Jul'2590Aug'2581Sep'2596Oct'2579Nov'2585Dec'2587Jan'2669Feb'2678Mar'2642Apr'26

Aputure's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 79 sponsored posts per month. October recorded the highest volume at 96 posts (22% above average), while April was the quietest at 42 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of Aputure's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 684 posts (72.1%)
  • YouTube: 170 posts (17.9%)
  • TikTok: 95 posts (10%)
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Aputure's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

684Instagram95TikTok170YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Aputure.

Here are 3 examples of Aputure's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

nerd_ult x Aputure

nerd_ult
@nerd_ult
07 Jan, 26
449.3k
2.9k
[...] ‘너덜트’ 채널에서 시청 가능합니다🔥 ※ 본 콘텐츠에는 amaran, Aputure 조명 장비가 사용되었습니다. 💡사용된 장비 : PT2c, B7c, MC [...]

Influencer bio

유튜브 "너덜트" 검색

Collaboration metrics

Post views449.3k
Post EMV $13.8k

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joshmillerdp x Aputure

joshmillerdp
@joshmillerdp
23 Jun, 25
3.7M
2.6k
[...] That was me last week Texas using the @Aputure Storm 80C! This thing is crazy powerful [...]

Influencer bio

🎥 Teaching cinematography to cinematographers 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 All of my links!

Collaboration metrics

Post views3.7M
Post EMV $74.1k

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ShortCircuit x Aputure

ShortCircuit
@ShortCircuit
14 Mar, 26
522.5k
15.8k
[...] powered in part by Studio lighting by Aputure: Linus Sebastian is an investor in [...]

Influencer bio

What's in the box? Let's find out! Official channel under Linus Media Group. Sponsorship Inquiries: partnerships@linusmediagroup.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views522.5k
Post EMV $17.3k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 67%
  • Posts: 33%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Aputure are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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Aputure's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K1.5%
1K-5K24.3%
5K-10K18.9%
10K-50K44.7%
50K-100K4.9%
100K-500K5.3%
500K+0.5%

With 44.7% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Aputure's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (48.6k avg views/post):

anton.usikov.dp x Aputure

anton.usikov.dp
@anton.usikov.dp
25 Mar, 26
77.4k
1.6k
[...] snow for it in Los Angeles! Lights: Aputure Storm 80C @aputure.lighting Makeup [...]

Influencer bio

ASC Vision 25-26 @the__asc Seeking reps 不卑不亢 Los Angeles | DM for booking 📩

Collaboration metrics

Post views77.4k
Post EMV $2.5k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.1k avg views/post):

emilynnrose x Aputure

emilynnrose
@emilynnrose
22 Jan, 26
17.6k
When @aputure.lighting does it all! Shooting with [...]

Influencer bio

Just a girl & her camera 📸🎬🇵🇭 📍LA Location Rental @villa__blanco

Collaboration metrics

Post views17.6k
Post EMV $528

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Aputure's repeat partnerships

Out of 418 unique influencers in our dataset, 26 of them (6%) posted content for Aputure in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @CONECOFILM, who has collaborated across 11 months with 36 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of Aputure's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

jamesellisdeakins x Aputure

jamesellisdeakins
@jamesellisdeakins
29 Dec, 25
402
[...] This episode is sponsored by Aputure⁠ Instagram: @aputure.lighting⁠ [...]
jamesellisdeakins
@jamesellisdeakins
23 Feb, 26
348
[...] sponsored by Picture Shop & Aputure⁠ Instagram: @pictureshop & [...]
jamesellisdeakins
@jamesellisdeakins
09 May, 25
232
[...] This episode is sponsored by Aputure & Profoto⁠ Instagram: [...]

hugoboue.1 x Aputure

hugoboue.1
@hugoboue.1
24 Jun, 25
1.7k
[...] Telenovelas 🔥 Lit with @aputure.europe @aputure.lighting [...]
hugoboue.1
@hugoboue.1
28 Jun, 25
538
[...] Darty Telenovelas 🔥 Lit with @aputure.europe @aputure.lighting [...]
hugoboue.1
@hugoboue.1
26 Jun, 25
456
[...] Darty Telenovelas 🔥 Lit with @aputure.europe @aputure.lighting [...]

joshmillerdp x Aputure

joshmillerdp
@joshmillerdp
23 Jun, 25
118k
1.2k
[...] me last week Texas using the @aputure.lighting Storm 80C! This thing [...]
joshmillerdp
@joshmillerdp
20 Nov, 25
44.9k
1.4k
My my my. The @aputure.lighting 400X. What a beaut. I [...]
joshmillerdp
@joshmillerdp
15 Aug, 25
2.2k
[...] do was to put up one of our @aputure.lighting 300x way in the back [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Aputure had the most influencer activity. 43.4% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • India (16.1%)
  • Brazil (6.3%)
  • United Kingdom (4.8%)
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Aputure's influencer activity by market

United States43.4%
India16.1%
Brazil6.3%
United Kingdom4.8%
Canada3.4%
Other26.0%

Here is another example of Aputure collaborating with an influencer in United States.

alden.peters x Aputure

alden.peters
@alden.peters
24 Oct, 25
1.3M
251
[...] with our small indie team, using only Aputure INFINIBARS @Aputure. Rentable through [...]

Aputure's influencer activity vs. related brands

Aputure competes directly with NEEWER and Ulanzi for creators building filming setups, where influencer strategy is dominated by gear reviews, lighting tests, and studio-tour content.

Total influencer content

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Aputure vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Aputure
NEEWER
Ulanzi
9495.3k4.3k

NEEWER leads with 5.3k sponsored posts, notably outpacing Ulanzi (4.3k posts) and Aputure (949 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 3.5k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. NEEWER and Ulanzi have several times more total posts than Aputure.

By social platform

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Aputure vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Aputure
NEEWER
Ulanzi
6843.4k2.2k951.5k1.8k170411342InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, NEEWER leads on Instagram and YouTube and Ulanzi leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with NEEWER at 3.4k, Ulanzi at 2.2k, Aputure at 684 posts. Aputure's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On Instagram and TikTok, NEEWER and Ulanzi have several times more posts than Aputure.

By geographical market

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Aputure vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Aputure's top markets

Aputure
NEEWER
Ulanzi
4121.4k777153366307600423United StatesIndiaBrazil

NEEWER has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (1.4k posts, 26.8%), Italy (663 posts, 12.5%), India (366 posts, 6.9%), while Ulanzi has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in Brazil (423 posts, 9.8%), Mexico (354 posts, 8.2%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is NEEWER at 1.4k posts (26.8%), Ulanzi at 777 posts (18%), Aputure at 412 posts (43.4%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Aputure sponsor most?
Aputure's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (72.1% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Aputure use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Based on our data, we did not detect significant discount code usage in Aputure's influencer collaborations.
Which influencers does Aputure collaborate with?
Some of Aputure's recent partnerships include @CONECOFILM, @bradybessette, @jamesellisdeakins, @tomxshaw, @hugoboue.1. You can see list of Aputure influencers here.

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