July 13, 2026

Shokz Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 8.4k 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 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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Shokz's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

572Jul'25570Aug'25625Sep'25634Oct'25792Nov'25713Dec'25524Jan'26571Feb'26806Mar'261,032Apr'26774May'26731Jun'26

Shokz's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 695 sponsored posts per month. April recorded the highest volume at 1k posts (48% above average), while January was the quietest at 524 posts.

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: 6.9k posts (82.6%)
  • TikTok: 1.3k posts (15%)
  • YouTube: 202 posts (2.4%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

6.9kInstagram1.3kTikTok202YouTube

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).

eiryn.her x Shokz

eiryn.her
@eiryn.her
15 May, 26
4.2M
31.3k
[...] concept with the new OpenDots ONE from @shokzusa and ahh such a cool listening [...]

Influencer bio

daily outfits, fitness & pieces of my God-centered life 🌺 🇩🇴 dominicana in nyc | marathoner 🏃🏾‍♀️ 📩 info@tonedwitheiryn.com founder @calmlyblooming 💐

Collaboration metrics

Post views4.2M
Post EMV $129.7k

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arielyu.fit x Shokz

arielyu.fit
@arielyu.fit
22 Sep, 25
1.3M
37.7k
Full abs workout at home. Earbuds from @Shokz Sports OpenFit2+, absolutely love it! [...]

Influencer bio

ArielYuFitTT@gmail.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.3M
Post EMV $27.9k

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iJustine x Shokz

iJustine
@iJustine
06 Jan, 26
2.3M
776
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 Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 55.8%
  • Posts: 44.2%

💡 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

<1K5.1%
1K-5K26.2%
5K-10K16.1%
10K-50K31.7%
50K-100K9.1%
100K-500K10.0%
500K+1.8%

With 31.7% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Shokz's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships. The 1K-5K views segment is also prominent at 26.2%, indicating investment across adjacent tiers.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (1.1M avg views/post):

thedonutdaddy x Shokz

thedonutdaddy
@thedonutdaddy
19 Mar, 26
1M
34.2k
The sweat, the flip, the stack #Pancakes #Shokz OpenFit Pro by @shokzaunz open-ear design [...]

Influencer bio

I know what you knead mgmt: donutdaddy@madebymuse.com.au My new Cookbook👇

Collaboration metrics

Post views1.0M
Post EMV $33.9k

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

pinkrabbit012 x Shokz

pinkrabbit012
@pinkrabbit012
30 Sep, 25
10k
1.2k
[...] GAZESHOP, 신세계면세점, 신라면세점, 현대면세점 등 온라인-Shokz 공식 홈페이지, 쿠팡, 네이버, 하이마트 온라인, SSG몰, 11번가, [...]

Influencer bio

• 리빙 | 건강 | 뷰티 • 먹으면서 운동하는 건강한 라이프

Collaboration metrics

Post views10.0k
Post EMV $422

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Shokz's repeat partnerships

Out of 3.8k unique influencers in our dataset, 232 of them (6%) posted content for Shokz in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @trackclubbabe, who has collaborated across 12 months with 113 total posts.

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

jomeri929 x Shokz

jomeri929
@jomeri929
15 Jul, 25
187.5k
1.9k
[...] 하고 보면서 최대한 누워있기... 나만 그래? 🫧😳 @shokzkr #오픈런프로2 #자전거이어폰 #cyclinglife
jomeri929
@jomeri929
14 Nov, 25
93.5k
3.6k
#광고 @shokzkr 운동 할때 저의 애정템 #오픈런프로2 가 [...]
jomeri929
@jomeri929
27 Jul, 25
66.6k
821
[...] 라이딩 하는 친구에게 공유하기 #폭염꿀팁 #폭염 W. @shokzkr #오픈런프로2

minq_park x Shokz

minq_park
@minq_park
14 Jul, 25
69.4k
3.6k
Rain. Run. Release. with @shokzkr #opendotsone [...]
minq_park
@minq_park
31 Mar, 26
8.8k
520
[...] 기술로, 일상과 훈련의 밸런스를 잡아주네요. #샥즈 #shokz #오픈핏프로 #오픈형이어폰 OpenFitPro [...]
minq_park
@minq_park
30 Nov, 25
1.5k
Shokz is with me on every Dubai [...]

ottorunclub x Shokz

ottorunclub
@ottorunclub
26 May, 26
126.4k
[...] odaklanıyorsun. Bizim Shokz’da en sevdiğimiz şey ise tam [...]
ottorunclub
@ottorunclub
14 May, 26
106.7k
[...] ve geri bükülmelerde. 🫠 Shokz OpenDots ONE son dönemde bu [...]
ottorunclub
@ottorunclub
06 Dec, 25
63.2k
Koşuya hazır mısın? Shokz’u tak, farkı hisset. [...]

💡 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. 26.1% 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 (12.9%)
  • France (7%)
  • Indonesia (5.4%)
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Shokz's influencer activity by market

United States26.1%
Japan12.9%
France7.0%
Indonesia5.4%
Germany5.0%
Other43.6%

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

its.avelyn x Shokz

its.avelyn
@its.avelyn
24 Apr, 26
3M
37.4k
My @shokzusa have been with me since my very first [...]

Shokz's influencer activity vs. related brands

Shokz competes for active and commuter audio buyers, where JLab and Skullcandy are also key players with strong performance-to-price positioning. They’re practical peers for comparing influencer seeding, review content, and fitness lifestyle integrations.

Total influencer content

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Shokz vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Shokz
JLab
Skullcandy
8.4k10.7k2.0k

JLab leads with 10.7k sponsored posts, notably outpacing Shokz (8.4k posts) and Skullcandy (2k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 7k 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
6.9k6961.2k1.3k10.0k66920247102InstagramTikTokYouTube

Shokz leads on Instagram and YouTube, while JLab leads on TikTok. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with JLab at 10k, Shokz at 1.3k, Skullcandy at 669 posts. Shokz's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. Shokz and Skullcandy have far more Instagram posts than JLab, while JLab has far 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
2.2k6.9k7171.1k0058500United StatesJapanFrance

JLab has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (6.9k posts, 64.5%), India (537 posts, 5%), United Kingdom (451 posts, 4.2%), while Shokz has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in Japan (1.1k posts, 12.9%), France (585 posts, 7%), while Skullcandy leads in Brazil with 111 posts (5.6%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is JLab at 6.9k posts (64.5%), Shokz at 2.2k posts (26.1%), Skullcandy at 717 posts (36.3%). Shokz's strength in Japan and France may indicate a home-market focus, while JLab shows broader regional investment.

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Frequently asked questions

Shokz's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (82.6% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.

Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Shokz that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "MARION10" is visible in the caption.

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