March 30, 2026

CULT GAIA Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.6k pieces of influencer content sponsored by CULT GAIA over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how CULT GAIA 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 CULT GAIA, see here: CULT GAIA influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

CULT GAIA'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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CULT GAIA's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

127Mar'25152Apr'25166May'25156Jun'25173Jul'25163Aug'25117Sep'25103Oct'2594Nov'25109Dec'25100Jan'26110Feb'26

CULT GAIA's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 131 sponsored posts per month. July recorded the highest volume at 173 posts (32% above average), while November was the quietest at 94 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • Instagram: 1.1k posts (72.8%)
  • TikTok: 415 posts (26.3%)
  • YouTube: 14 posts (0.9%)
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CULT GAIA's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.1kInstagram415TikTok14YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for CULT GAIA.

Here are 2 examples of CULT GAIA's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok).

damlaaltun x CULT GAIA

Influencer bio

📩 damla@51digital.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.5M
Post EMV $79.6k

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marieclairemagazine x CULT GAIA

Influencer bio

For women of power, purpose, and style.

Collaboration metrics

Post views156.3k
Post EMV $3.9k

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

  • Posts: 54.3%
  • Reels: 45.7%

💡 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 CULT GAIA 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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CULT GAIA's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K5.5%
1K-5K22.7%
5K-10K12.3%
10K-50K26.4%
50K-100K8.9%
100K-500K17.2%
500K+7.1%

CULT GAIA's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (112.1k avg views/post):

blakeevinn x CULT GAIA

Influencer bio

24 in nyc | daily fashion & lifestyle content email: blake@outshinetalent.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views19.1k
Post EMV $626

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (4.1k avg views/post):

jessie.li._ x CULT GAIA

Influencer bio

🇨🇳🇮🇱天鹂 / שירה שנצר 📸 @thelionsmgmt 🎬 @innovativeartists 🍎 NYC

Collaboration metrics

Post views8.2k
Post EMV $247

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CULT GAIA's repeat partnerships

Out of 1.2k unique influencers in our dataset, 4 of them (0%) posted content for CULT GAIA in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @sibilcetinkaya, who has collaborated across 6 months with 7 total posts.

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

sibilcetinkaya x CULT GAIA

goozdeyle x CULT GAIA

derevclara x CULT GAIA

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where CULT GAIA had the most influencer activity. 50.3% 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:

  • Brazil (8.1%)
  • India (5.9%)
  • United Kingdom (5.9%)
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CULT GAIA's influencer activity by market

United States50.3%
Brazil8.1%
India5.9%
United Kingdom5.9%
Mexico2.4%
Other27.4%

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

gaiaclerici x CULT GAIA

CULT GAIA's influencer activity vs. related brands

CULT GAIA, STAUD, and Patbo all play in the fashion-led, occasionwear/accessories lane where statement design and aspirational styling drive sales. They compete for similar audiences on Instagram and are comparable in how they leverage creators for editorial-looking content.

Total influencer content

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CULT GAIA vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

CULT GAIA
STAUD
Patbo
1.6k7662

CULT GAIA leads with 1.6k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing STAUD (76 posts) and Patbo (62 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 572 posts, suggesting moderate but consistent investment. CULT GAIA has far more total posts than STAUD and Patbo.

By social platform

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CULT GAIA vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

CULT GAIA
STAUD
Patbo
1.1k58554151871400InstagramTikTokYouTube

CULT GAIA leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with CULT GAIA at 1.1k, STAUD at 58, Patbo at 55 posts. CULT GAIA's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. CULT GAIA has far more posts on Instagram and TikTok than STAUD and Patbo, and is the only one of the three with any YouTube posts.

By geographical market

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CULT GAIA vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in CULT GAIA's top markets

CULT GAIA
STAUD
Patbo
79450161283359321United StatesBrazilIndia

CULT GAIA has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (794 posts, 50.3%), Brazil (128 posts, 8.1%), India (93 posts, 5.9%), while STAUD leads in United Kingdom with 4 posts (5.9%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is CULT GAIA at 794 posts (50.3%), STAUD at 50 posts (65.3%), Patbo at 16 posts (25.3%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does CULT GAIA sponsor most?
CULT GAIA's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (72.8% of their total content). On Instagram, Posts are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do CULT GAIA use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Based on our data, we did not detect significant discount code usage in CULT GAIA's influencer collaborations.
Which influencers does CULT GAIA collaborate with?
Some of CULT GAIA's recent partnerships include @jasminlarian, @sabinalynn, @sallyfashionnyc, @styledbymartyofficial, @linanoory. You can see list of CULT GAIA influencers here.

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