October 17, 2026

Shokz Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 4.1k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Shokz over the last 12 months.

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

Influencer activity throughout the year

Shokz's influencer marketing output shows strong seasonal variation, with some months seeing 3x or more activity than others. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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Shokz's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

57Oct'25187Nov'25175Dec'2583Jan'26106Feb'2699Mar'26167Apr'26239May'26336Jun'26557Jul'261,085Aug'26898Sep'26

Shokz's sponsored post volume appears to trend upward over the 12-month period, rising from 83 posts in January to 175 in December. The peak month, August, reached 1.1k posts, 227% higher than the monthly average of 332.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • TikTok: 2.1k posts (50.3%)
  • Instagram: 1.7k posts (40.4%)
  • YouTube: 381 posts (9.3%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.7kInstagram2.1kTikTok381YouTube

Content format by platform

Share of all sponsored posts.

InstagramReels
61.6%
InstagramFeed Posts
38.4%
TikTokPosts
100%
YouTubeLong-form
70.6%
YouTubeShorts
29.4%

TikTok influencer marketing is a clear focus for Shokz.

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

contessiluigi x Shokz

contessiluigi
@contessiluigi
24 Aug, 26
1.7M
104.6k
[...] technology meets Italian style. The new Shokz OpenFit Air 2 in blue, a blue Ferrari and [...]

Influencer bio

Luxury is in the details Inside private aviation✈️ and yachting⚓️ 🇮🇹 Italian in Paris 🇫🇷 Access over aesthetics Ambassador @shokzfrance

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.7M
Post EMV $61.0k

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jillzfoodz_ x Shokz

jillzfoodz_
@jillzfoodz_
10 Sep, 26
742.3k
19.8k
I know she can hear me😡 #Shokz #OpenFitAir2 #Fitness #shokzpartner @emma [...]

Influencer bio

Mom of 3 Jillzfoodz@gmail.com YT:Jillzfoodz Snap:Jillzfoodz1 IG:JILLZFOODZ___ Jillz@clementinegroup.co

Collaboration metrics

Post views742.3k
Post EMV $15.8k

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iJustine x Shokz

iJustine
@iJustine
06 Jan, 26
2.3M
792
Thanks to ‪@ShokzUSA‬ for sponsoring this video! They make [...]

Influencer bio

I'm iJustine and I love tech, travel, gaming, health gadgets, scuba diving and 💜 jiu jitsu. My channel focuses on all things tech in every aspect of life! Subscribe and join the fam ☺️🙏🏻 ✉️ Business inquires only: iJustine at addition-llc dot com

Collaboration metrics

Post views2.3M
Post EMV $67.6k

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

  • Videos: 99.2%
  • Carousels: 0.8%

💡 Related resource: How To Find TikTok Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (TikTok), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers Shokz 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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Shokz's influencers average views (TikTok)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K38.1%
1K-5K34.9%
5K-10K7.9%
10K-50K13.1%
50K-100K2.2%
100K-500K3.4%
500K+0.5%

With 38.1% of partnerships featuring creators averaging <1K views, Shokz's strategy suggests niche targeting and authenticity, likely leveraging collaboration models like gifting and affiliates to work with smaller creators. The 1K-5K views segment is also prominent at 34.9%, indicating investment across adjacent tiers.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on TikTok (156.0k avg views/post):

ryleejade.fit x Shokz

ryleejade.fit
@ryleejade.fit
04 Nov, 25
6.3k
326
[...] I got to explore the city safely with my @Shokz Sports Hearing my surroundings, but [...]

Influencer bio

📍IL|COACH|CREATOR|ENDURANCE ATHLETE 140.6x3|26.2x11(3:24:33)|50M|100M 🔜@Chicago Marathon & @Every Woman’s Marathon 👇Links & Coaching

Collaboration metrics

Post views6.3k
Post EMV $141

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on TikTok (4.4k avg views/post):

spencerfinds x Shokz

spencerfinds
@spencerfinds
15 Sep, 26
639
69
OpenRun Air 2! Shokz gifted me some of the brand new OpenRun [...]

Influencer bio

Professional theme park bar crawler 🍸 Disney • Universal • Orlando

Collaboration metrics

Post views639
Post EMV $16

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Shokz's repeat partnerships

Out of 2k unique influencers in our dataset, 88 of them (4%) posted content for Shokz in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @amyygomes, who has collaborated across 12 months with 47 total posts.

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

amyygomes x Shokz

amyygomes
@amyygomes
12 Dec, 25
17.4k
109
[...] Save 5% with code “AMYG5” ✨ @Shokz Sports #run #headphones #runner [...]
amyygomes
@amyygomes
05 Feb, 26
14.1k
37
[...] for 2 wks free coaching 🎧 @Shokz Sports OpenRun Pro 2 code AMYG5 [...]
amyygomes
@amyygomes
19 May, 26
10.3k
868
[...] for 14 miles 🤪🏃🏽‍♀️🍫 ⌚️🎧 @SHOKZ OpenDots One - code AMYG5 to [...]

its_sarinaaa17 x Shokz

its_sarinaaa17
@its_sarinaaa17
08 Oct, 25
218.6k
867
[...] always running and training @Shokz Sports #openear [...]
its_sarinaaa17
@its_sarinaaa17
25 Nov, 25
156.5k
575
I’d grab that icey blue 🥲🩵 @Shokz Sports @SHOKZ US #shokz [...]
its_sarinaaa17
@its_sarinaaa17
22 Dec, 25
4.7k
12
[...] grab that blue if I were you!! @Shokz Sports @SHOKZ US [...]

sydandmacky x Shokz

sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
29 Aug, 26
87.1k
2.9k
This video is sponsored by Shokz, who just launched the brand [...]
sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
23 May, 26
69.7k
2.7k
[...] frame protection, etc.) Shokz headphones - COROS DURA cycling [...]
sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
27 Jun, 26
60.7k
2.4k
[...] "sydandmacky" for 10% off) Shokz headphones - COROS DURA cycling [...]

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Shokz had the most influencer activity. 26.7% 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:

  • France (7.7%)
  • Indonesia (6%)
  • Australia (6%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by market

United States26.7%
France7.7%
Indonesia6.0%
Australia6.0%
Thailand5.9%
Other47.7%

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

ryleejadebandolik x Shokz

ryleejadebandolik
@ryleejadebandolik
02 Sep, 26
1.5M
[...] on just having fun!!! Loaded up my @shokzusa OpenSwim Pro with a new playlist and [...]

Shokz's influencer activity vs. related brands

Shokz competes for active-audio buyers looking for workout-friendly headphones; JLab and Skullcandy address similar mass-premium audiences and rely heavily on creator reviews and performance-led content.

Total influencer content

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Shokz vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
4.1k9.4k2.2k

JLab leads with 9.4k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Shokz (4.1k posts) and Skullcandy (2.2k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 5.2k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs.

By social platform

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

Sponsored posts by platform

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
1.7k7721.2k2.1k8.6k8943814590InstagramTikTokYouTube

Shokz leads on Instagram and YouTube, while JLab leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with JLab at 8.6k, Shokz at 2.1k, Skullcandy at 894 posts. JLab's activity is particularly concentrated on TikTok. JLab has multiple times more TikTok posts than Shokz and Skullcandy.

By geographical market

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Shokz vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Shokz's top markets

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
1.1k6.4k7903160024600United StatesFranceIndonesia

JLab has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (6.4k posts, 67.5%), United Kingdom (434 posts, 4.6%), India (396 posts, 4.2%), while Shokz has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in France (316 posts, 7.7%), Indonesia (246 posts, 6%), while Skullcandy leads in Romania with 152 posts (7%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is JLab at 6.4k posts (67.5%), Shokz at 1.1k posts (26.7%), Skullcandy at 790 posts (36.4%). Shokz's strength in France may indicate a home-market focus, while JLab shows broader regional investment.

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