April 2, 2026

Polaroid Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 779 pieces of influencer content sponsored by Polaroid over the last 12 months.

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

Influencer activity throughout the year

Polaroid'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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Polaroid's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

76Apr'2581May'2559Jun'2594Jul'25104Aug'2577Sep'2560Oct'2576Nov'2586Dec'2547Jan'2619Feb'260Mar'26

Polaroid's influencer posting pattern appears irregular, with notable fluctuations month to month. August saw the highest output at 104 posts (46% above the 71 monthly average), while February was the quietest at 19 posts. No sponsored posts were tracked in March, which may suggest a planned pause in influencer activity.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • Instagram: 556 posts (71.4%)
  • TikTok: 218 posts (28%)
  • YouTube: 5 posts (0.6%)
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Polaroid's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

556Instagram218TikTok5YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Polaroid.

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

thebritspot x Polaroid

thebritspot
@thebritspot
09 Dec, 25
745.3k
4.7k
[...] so attached to their phones. @polaroid are helping people to feel more present [...]

Influencer bio

The UK scroll you didn’t know you needed. 📧For business: contact@thebritspot.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views745.3k
Post EMV $22.8k

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smthrndmm x Polaroid

smthrndmm
@smthrndmm
18 Nov, 25
3.8M
4.1k
[...] what makes them beautiful! get 10% off @Polaroid with my code: MAXIME10 [...]

Influencer bio

maxime, tbilisi inq: smthrndmm.ad@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views3.8M
Post EMV $76.2k

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mikaylamags x Polaroid

mikaylamags
@mikaylamags
22 Apr, 25
48.1k
2.9k
Choose used and shop my top picks! Click my link and use code MIKAYLA50 for 50% off plus free shipping on your first order (Offer expires 4/30/25 - see site for full terms). Thank you ThredUp for sponsoring this video! Welcome to my pink and green FAIRYLAND!! In today's video, I take you along a dream day in my life where everything I eat, use, touch, is PINK AND GREEN. Photo printer: ♡ INSTAGRAM: mikaylamags ♡PINTEREST: mikaylamags11 ♡ TIKTOK : mikaylamags ♡ SNAPCHAT: mikaylamagss SUBSCRIBE BECAUSE I POST EVERY WEEEKEEENDNDNDNDN. PERIOD SLAY. Music by Juju B. Goode - Day 9. Watermelon Arcade - Music track: Italy by Aylex Source: Vlog Music for Videos (Free Download) Music track: Holiday by Lukrembo Source: No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

Influencer bio

bringing back color and joy into this world ✨🇵🇭🌷🌟

Collaboration metrics

Post views48.1k
Post EMV $1.7k

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

  • Posts: 59.4%
  • Reels: 40.6%

💡 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 Polaroid 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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Polaroid's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K6.5%
1K-5K15.3%
5K-10K15.3%
10K-50K44.1%
50K-100K8.8%
100K-500K8.2%
500K+1.8%

With 44.1% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Polaroid's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (43.6k avg views/post):

suzyandaustin x Polaroid

suzyandaustin
@suzyandaustin
17 Nov, 25
53.5k
1.9k
[...] super happy to be partnering with @polaroid again to help us capture those moments. [...]

Influencer bio

French & American creators Paris | New York |📍Taipei @expedia Ambassador collabs: suzyandaustin@gmail.com Free Travel Guide for Paris & Taipei ⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views53.5k
Post EMV $1.8k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.9k avg views/post):

mehrandjojan x Polaroid

mehrandjojan
@mehrandjojan
11 Jul, 25
12.8k
[...] loud, I go analog. One day with the @Polaroid Flip. No filters. Just moments that [...]

Influencer bio

Photographer/ Director/ Filmmaker 💭

Collaboration metrics

Post views12.8k
Post EMV $385

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Polaroid's repeat partnerships

Out of 592 unique influencers in our dataset, 4 of them (1%) posted content for Polaroid in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @mauriziogalimberti_artist_free, who has collaborated across 10 months with 39 total posts. @mauriziogalimberti_artist_free alone accounts for 5% of all tracked sponsored content.

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Polaroid had the most influencer activity. 47.3% 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:

  • United Kingdom (9.8%)
  • Japan (5.8%)
  • Brazil (3.8%)
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Polaroid's influencer activity by market

United States47.3%
United Kingdom9.8%
Japan5.8%
Brazil3.8%
Italy3.2%
Other30.1%

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

urhotnonnaa x Polaroid

urhotnonnaa
@urhotnonnaa
17 Nov, 25
2.7M
16.4k
[...] Do the same this year and get 10% off @Polaroid with my code : ILARIA10 [...]

Polaroid's influencer activity vs. related brands

Polaroid competes in creator-friendly imaging where shareable prints and nostalgia drive purchases. Kodak Photo Printer and NEEWER serve adjacent photo/video creator audiences and provide strong points of comparison for influencer demos and content kits.

Total influencer content

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Polaroid vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Polaroid
Kodak Photo Printer
NEEWER
7792.2k5.9k

NEEWER leads with 5.9k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Kodak Photo Printer (2.2k posts) and Polaroid (779 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 2.9k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. NEEWER has multiple times more total posts than Polaroid and Kodak Photo Printer.

By social platform

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

Sponsored posts by platform

Polaroid
Kodak Photo Printer
NEEWER
5569043.4k2181.3k1.4k561.1kInstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, NEEWER leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with NEEWER at 3.4k, Kodak Photo Printer at 904, Polaroid at 556 posts. Polaroid's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On YouTube, NEEWER has far more posts than Polaroid and Kodak Photo Printer.

By geographical market

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Polaroid vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Polaroid's top markets

Polaroid
Kodak Photo Printer
NEEWER
3685581.6k76137299452110United StatesUnited KingdomJapan

NEEWER has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (1.6k posts, 28%), Italy (603 posts, 10.3%), India (404 posts, 6.9%), while Kodak Photo Printer leads in Japan with 211 posts (9.7%), while Polaroid leads in United Kingdom with 76 posts (9.8%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is NEEWER at 1.6k posts (28%), Kodak Photo Printer at 558 posts (25.7%), Polaroid at 368 posts (47.3%). Polaroid's strength in United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while NEEWER shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Polaroid sponsor most?
Polaroid's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (71.4% of their total content). On Instagram, Posts are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Polaroid use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Polaroid that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "AUTUMN10" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Polaroid collaborate with?

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