March 28, 2026

Steve Madden Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 13.1k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Steve Madden over the last 12 months.

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

Influencer activity throughout the year

Steve Madden'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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Steve Madden's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

934Mar'25946Apr'251,138May'251,030Jun'25910Jul'251,069Aug'251,305Sep'251,358Oct'251,374Nov'251,275Dec'25995Jan'26644Feb'26

Steve Madden's influencer output appears relatively consistent throughout the year, averaging about 1.1k sponsored posts per month. November recorded the highest volume at 1.4k posts (27% above average), while February was the quietest at 644 posts.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • Instagram: 7.0k posts (53.1%)
  • TikTok: 6.0k posts (45.9%)
  • YouTube: 123 posts (0.9%)
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Steve Madden's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

7.0kInstagram6.0kTikTok123YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Steve Madden.

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

felicefrtuna x Steve Madden

Influencer bio

📍Jakarta,ID - dm for business inquiries✨ @felicefrtuna.porto

Collaboration metrics

Post views23.2M
Post EMV $697.4k

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jellywellybobelly x Steve Madden

Influencer bio

Toronto 🪽 angelica@pagermgmt.com

Collaboration metrics

Post views6.6M
Post EMV $132.7k

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cupofjordy x Steve Madden

Influencer bio

💌 business inquiries: cupofjordy@gmail.com welcome to lala land 🎀 im jordan! a 26 year old pet mom who loves fashion, thrifting, vlogging, sewing, DIYing my home, my pets, sharing about my pets, and so much more. thank you so much for being here!!!!!

Collaboration metrics

Post views283.6k
Post EMV $8.5k

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

  • Reels: 58.8%
  • Posts: 41.2%

💡 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 Steve Madden 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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Steve Madden's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K10.2%
1K-5K25.7%
5K-10K15.7%
10K-50K29.5%
50K-100K7.7%
100K-500K9.1%
500K+2.1%

Steve Madden's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (1.8M avg views/post):

janacraig_ x Steve Madden

Influencer bio

🤍 God’s Favorite

Collaboration metrics

Post likes196.9k
Post EMV $19.7k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (8.8k avg views/post):

alessiadonesss x Steve Madden

Influencer bio

Model | Beauty & wellness obsessed | Motorsport lover 💌 alessiadones.collab@gmail.com 📍 Milan, Italy

Collaboration metrics

Post likes2.6k
Post EMV $262

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Steve Madden's repeat partnerships

Out of 8.5k unique influencers in our dataset, 239 of them (3%) posted content for Steve Madden in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @brittbratstyles, who has collaborated across 11 months with 43 total posts.

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

brittbratstyles x Steve Madden

lunamarinetti x Steve Madden

gubby4u x Steve Madden

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Steve Madden had the most influencer activity. 54.9% 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:

  • India (6.1%)
  • United Kingdom (5.5%)
  • Mexico (4.5%)
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Steve Madden's influencer activity by market

United States54.9%
India6.1%
United Kingdom5.5%
Mexico4.5%
Canada3.2%
Other25.8%

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

khloekatera x Steve Madden

Steve Madden's influencer activity vs. related brands

Steve Madden, ALDO, and Dolce Vita compete in fashion footwear and accessories, often targeting similar trend-driven shoppers through seasonal drops and influencer outfit pairings.

Total influencer content

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Steve Madden vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Steve Madden
ALDO Shoes
Dolce Vita
13.1k3.9k3.4k

Steve Madden leads with 13.1k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing ALDO Shoes (3.9k posts) and Dolce Vita (3.4k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 6.8k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. Steve Madden has more than three times as many total posts as ALDO Shoes and Dolce Vita.

By social platform

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Steve Madden vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Steve Madden
ALDO Shoes
Dolce Vita
7.0k3.1k2.5k6.0k81388712350InstagramTikTokYouTube

Steve Madden leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Steve Madden at 6k, Dolce Vita at 887, ALDO Shoes at 813 posts. ALDO Shoes's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. Steve Madden posts several times more on TikTok and far more on YouTube than ALDO Shoes and Dolce Vita.

By geographical market

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Steve Madden vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Steve Madden's top markets

Steve Madden
ALDO Shoes
Dolce Vita
7.2k1.3k2.6k79880707190118United StatesIndiaUnited Kingdom

Steve Madden has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (7.2k posts, 54.9%), United Kingdom (719 posts, 5.5%), while ALDO Shoes has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in India (807 posts, 20.7%), Indonesia (269 posts, 6.9%), suggesting a Asia focus, while Dolce Vita leads in Canada with 179 posts (5.3%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Steve Madden at 7.2k posts (54.9%), Dolce Vita at 2.6k posts (75.8%), ALDO Shoes at 1.3k posts (32.4%). Steve Madden's strength in United States and United Kingdom may indicate a home-market focus, while ALDO Shoes shows broader regional investment.

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does Steve Madden sponsor most?
Steve Madden's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (53.1% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do Steve Madden use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by Steve Madden that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "friday" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does Steve Madden collaborate with?

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