March 11, 2026

Shokz Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.4k 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 two charts below show month-by-month data for:

  • Total sponsored posts tracked
  • Total views those posts generated
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Shokz's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

89Jan59Feb73Mar119Apr81May91Jun90Jul77Aug153Sep129Oct236Nov245Dec

Shokz's sponsored post volume appears to trend upward over the 12-month period, rising from 89 posts in January to 245 in December. The peak month, December, reached 245 posts, 104% higher than the monthly average of 120.

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Shokz's influencer activity by month (views)

Total views on sponsored video posts

3.4MJan1.4MFeb1.7MMar6.1MApr6.3MMay5.3MJun2.9MJul2.4MAug8.2MSep4.1MOct9.3MNov2.5MDec

November generated the most views at 9.3M, while February recorded the least at 1.4M. Across all tracked posts in the 12-month window, average views per post were 37.1k. Interestingly, the highest-view month (November) does not align with peak post volume (December), which could indicate performance differences across months. The top-performing tracked post, by @katenorkeliunas, generated 1.9M views.

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:

  • Instagram: 917 posts (63.6%)
  • TikTok: 372 posts (25.8%)
  • YouTube: 153 posts (10.6%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

917Instagram372TikTok153YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Shokz.

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

katenorkeliunas x Shokz

katenorkeliunas
@katenorkeliunas
10 Sep, 25
1.9M
3.5k
me & my Shokz in a committed relationship now [...]

Influencer bio

food, fun, & feel-good chaos Hoboken // NYC katenorkeliunas@ikonicfox.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views 1.9M
Post EMV $58.7k

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zachwebber29 x Shokz

zachwebber29
@zachwebber29
29 Apr, 25
1M
10k
Working Dad of 2 - @Shokz Sports #ad I loved wearing the new [...]

Influencer bio

Fashion and lifestyle zachwebber@amiratalent.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views 1.0M
Post EMV $20.5k

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iJustine x Shokz

iJustine
@iJustine
06 Jan, 26
751.3k
516
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 views 751.3k
Post EMV $22.6k

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

  • Reels: 55.5%
  • Posts: 44.5%

💡 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 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 (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K4.0%
1K-5K17.5%
5K-10K13.0%
10K-50K36.0%
50K-100K14.5%
100K-500K12.8%
500K+2.3%

With 36% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Shokz's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (1.7M avg views/post):

allie_ostrander x Shokz

allie_ostrander
@allie_ostrander
29 May, 25
653.9k
27.4k
[...] starting on June 3rd, you can join the @shokzusa Global Running Day Challenge for a [...]

Influencer bio

Pro runner for @oiselle 🕊️ Mental health advocate 🧠 Becoming my fastest, strongest self and utilizing sarcasm whenever possible 😌YouTube & links ⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views 653.9k
Post EMV $22.4k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (9.3k avg views/post):

kanomruu x Shokz

kanomruu
@kanomruu
05 Jul, 25
3.1k
[...] OpenDots ONE หูฟัง Clip-on รุ่นแรกของ @shokzth 🎧✨ น้ำหนักเบา พกพาสะดวก ใส่สบายมากกก [...]

Influencer bio

Dotlife Ambassador 🤎 📲ติดต่องาน: Line ID : @ĸanoмroo.worĸ ⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views 0
Post EMV $308

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Shokz's repeat partnerships

Out of 918 unique influencers in our dataset, 44 of them (5%) posted content for Shokz in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @allie_ostrander, who has collaborated across 9 months with 18 total posts. @dalysdeals alone accounts for 9% of all tracked sponsored content.

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

allie_ostrander x Shokz

allie_ostrander
@allie_ostrander
02 Jan, 26
169.3k
7.3k
[...] out Shokz headphones: [...]
allie_ostrander
@allie_ostrander
14 Jan, 26
90.9k
4.8k
[...] (!!): Oiselle.com Check out Shokz headphones: [...]
allie_ostrander
@allie_ostrander
05 Aug, 25
88.9k
5.1k
[...] out Shokz headphones: [...]

sydandmacky x Shokz

sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
29 Jul, 25
153.4k
4.6k
[...] when customizing your build) Shokz headphones - [...]
sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
24 Oct, 25
119.4k
4.8k
[...] when customizing your build) Shokz headphones - [...]
sydandmacky
@sydandmacky
25 Mar, 25
98.8k
3.8k
This video is sponsored by Shokz. Shokz is currently having a [...]

hanao87_0 x Shokz

hanao87_0
@hanao87_0
12 Jun, 25
233.9k
1.1k
ShokzのOpenDots [...]
hanao87_0
@hanao87_0
15 Apr, 25
230.5k
949
出るたびに進化するShokzのイヤホンマジすげぇ😳 今回のはイヤーカフでアクセサリー感あっ [...]
hanao87_0
@hanao87_0
23 Oct, 25
98.2k
708
僕がいつも愛用させてもらってるShokzが14周年を迎えました!おめでとう! これを記念して、OPEN [...]

💡 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. 30.9% 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:

  • Japan (28.4%)
  • Thailand (6.9%)
  • Indonesia (5.8%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by market

United States30.9%
Japan28.4%
Thailand6.9%
Indonesia5.8%
Malaysia3.3%
Other24.7%

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

babybushwhacked x Shokz

babybushwhacked
@babybushwhacked
09 May, 25
801.4k
17k
[...] enough for things like this with my Shokz OpenDots One headphones! The open-ear [...]

Shokz's influencer activity vs. related brands

Shokz competes in audio wearables, similar to JLab and Skullcandy, which target active and commuter listeners with accessible tech. They’re relevant benchmarks for review-led creator campaigns and performance-focused product education.

Total influencer content

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Shokz vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
1.4k162245

Shokz leads with 1.4k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing Skullcandy (245 posts) and JLab (162 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 616 posts, suggesting moderate but consistent investment. Shokz has several times more total posts than JLab and Skullcandy in this comparison.

By social platform

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

Sponsored posts by platform

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
9171611083721115153022InstagramTikTokYouTube

Shokz leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with Shokz at 917, JLab at 161, Skullcandy at 108 posts. JLab's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. Shokz posts far more on TikTok and YouTube than JLab and Skullcandy, while Instagram posting is much closer between Shokz and JLab.

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
446116115410509900United StatesJapanThailand

Shokz has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (446 posts, 30.9%), Japan (410 posts, 28.4%), Thailand (99 posts, 6.9%), suggesting a Asia focus, while Skullcandy has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in India (42 posts, 17.2%), United Kingdom (12 posts, 5.1%), while JLab leads in Canada with 5 posts (2.9%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Shokz at 446 posts (30.9%), JLab at 116 posts (71.4%), Skullcandy at 115 posts (46.9%). Shokz's strength in United States and Japan may indicate a home-market focus, while Skullcandy shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Shokz sponsor most?
Shokz's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (63.6% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Shokz use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Shokz that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "5CAROLYN" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Shokz collaborate with?

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