May 16, 2026

Polaroid Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 770 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

73May'2558Jun'2589Jul'25101Aug'2574Sep'2560Oct'2572Nov'2572Dec'2551Jan'2644Feb'2644Mar'2632Apr'26

Polaroid's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 64 sponsored posts per month. August recorded the highest volume at 101 posts (58% above average), while April was the quietest at 32 posts.

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: 534 posts (69.4%)
  • TikTok: 235 posts (30.5%)
  • YouTube: 1 posts (0.1%)
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Polaroid's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

534Instagram235TikTok1YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Polaroid.

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

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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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

<1K3.4%
1K-5K17.5%
5K-10K14.7%
10K-50K45.2%
50K-100K9.0%
100K-500K7.9%
500K+2.3%

With 45.2% 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 (43.8k avg views/post):

suzyandaustin x Polaroid

suzyandaustin
@suzyandaustin
17 Nov, 25
54k
1.9k
[...] super happy to be partnering with @polaroid again to help us capture those moments. [...]

Influencer bio

French & American creators Paris |📍NYC | Taipei @expedia Ambassador @lonelyplanet Correspondent collabs: suzyandaustin@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views54.0k
Post EMV $1.8k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (7.7k avg views/post):

parlker x Polaroid

parlker
@parlker
13 Aug, 25
15.4k
966
[...] walls in my bedroom — with shots from Polaroid flip for my upcoming clothing campaign. [...]

Influencer bio

Bay Area | Hi, I’m Parker.. 🍎 Founder of @divinethecelestial Contact - Parker@thecommonbunch.com “Friends & Journaling” next month!

Collaboration metrics

Post views15.4k
Post EMV $559

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Polaroid's repeat partnerships

Out of 568 unique influencers in our dataset, 2 of them (0%) posted content for Polaroid in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @heyitslanilynn, who has collaborated across 3 months with 3 total posts. @mauriziogalimberti_artist_free alone accounts for 6% 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. 43.6% 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 (10.5%)
  • Japan (7.5%)
  • Brazil (5.2%)
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Polaroid's influencer activity by market

United States43.6%
United Kingdom10.5%
Japan7.5%
Brazil5.2%
Australia3.4%
Other29.8%

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 is closely aligned with Kodak Photo Printer and Phomemo in instant/portable photo printing, where influencer marketing is driven by unboxings, scrapbooking, and memory-capture lifestyle content.

Total influencer content

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Polaroid vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Polaroid
Kodak Photo Printer
Phomemo
7702.1k763

Kodak Photo Printer leads with 2.1k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Polaroid (770 posts) and Phomemo (763 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 1.2k posts, suggesting established influencer marketing investments. Kodak Photo Printer has far more total posts than Polaroid and Phomemo.

By social platform

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

Sponsored posts by platform

Polaroid
Kodak Photo Printer
Phomemo
5349106172351.2k143113InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, Kodak Photo Printer leads on Instagram and TikTok and Phomemo leads on YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Kodak Photo Printer at 1.2k, Polaroid at 235, Phomemo at 143 posts. Phomemo's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On TikTok, Kodak Photo Printer posts much more frequently than Polaroid and Phomemo.

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
Phomemo
3365562258114862582860United StatesUnited KingdomJapan

Kodak Photo Printer has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (556 posts, 25.9%), Japan (286 posts, 13.3%), Italy (202 posts, 9.4%), while Polaroid leads in United Kingdom with 81 posts (10.5%), while Phomemo leads in Brazil with 81 posts (10.6%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Kodak Photo Printer at 556 posts (25.9%), Polaroid at 336 posts (43.6%), Phomemo at 225 posts (29.5%). Polaroid's strength in United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while Kodak Photo Printer 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 (69.4% 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 "MAXIME10" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Polaroid collaborate with?

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