July 20, 2026

Varsity Spirit Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.7k pieces of influencer content sponsored by Varsity Spirit over the last 12 months.

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

Influencer activity throughout the year

Varsity Spirit'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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Varsity Spirit's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

74Jul'2564Aug'2585Sep'2577Oct'2592Nov'25104Dec'25260Jan'26331Feb'26129Mar'26217Apr'26144May'26105Jun'26

Varsity Spirit's influencer activity appears to have tapered over the year, from 260 posts in January down to 104 in December. February was the busiest month at 331 posts, 136% above the monthly average.

Social platforms breakdown

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

  • Instagram: 1.5k posts (88.4%)
  • TikTok: 195 posts (11.6%)
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Varsity Spirit's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.5kInstagram195TikTok0YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for Varsity Spirit.

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

varsityallstar x Varsity Spirit

varsityallstar
@varsityallstar
26 Feb, 26
517.8k
12.8k
Honored to join @VarsitySpirit as an official Varsity Athlete & Lead [...]

Influencer bio

The Official Instagram of Varsity All Star. @vasf_updates @varsityallstar_dance @cheersportcorp @jamfestevents @theusfinals

Collaboration metrics

Post views517.8k
Post EMV $16.8k

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johnsonnbaileyy x Varsity Spirit

johnsonnbaileyy
@johnsonnbaileyy
16 Apr, 26
28.5k
3.1k
[...] stuff into my new bag!! thank you @Varsity Spirit #fyp #baileyjohnson #orangerays

Influencer bio

Proverbs 3:5-6 UWG CHEER🐺 all socials @johnsonnbaileyy

Collaboration metrics

Post views28.5k
Post EMV $723

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

  • Reels: 62.3%
  • Posts: 37.7%

💡 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 Varsity Spirit 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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Varsity Spirit's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

1K-5K6.9%
5K-10K10.7%
10K-50K37.8%
50K-100K21.6%
100K-500K19.6%
500K+3.4%

With 37.8% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 10K-50K views, Varsity Spirit's strategy suggests cost-efficiency and engagement-focused partnerships. Notably, there appears to be minimal activity in the <1K segment.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (76.2k avg views/post):

thebananaband x Varsity Spirit

thebananaband
@thebananaband
31 Mar, 26
18.8k
391
Our friends in the Savannah Banana Band know exactly how to bring the spirit 🍌 Lighting up Main Street at Disneyland in their new Stanbury uniforms 🎺✨ 📹: @watchtaylorrun #VarsityPerformingArts

Influencer bio

The official pep band of @thesavbananas 🍌🎺

Collaboration metrics

Post views18.8k
Post EMV $604

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (4.9k avg views/post):

memgrizzliveent x Varsity Spirit

memgrizzliveent
@memgrizzliveent
21 Dec, 25
4.1k
127
[...] outfit of the game 🖤✨ Presented by @varsityspirit | @varsityfashions

Influencer bio

Official Instagram for @memgrizz and @memphishustle Live Entertainment Teams 〽️

Collaboration metrics

Post views4.1k
Post EMV $137

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Varsity Spirit's repeat partnerships

Out of 511 unique influencers in our dataset, 10 of them (2%) posted content for Varsity Spirit in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @udadance, who has collaborated across 12 months with 163 total posts. @udadance alone accounts for 10% of all tracked sponsored content.

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

udadance x Varsity Spirit

udadance
@udadance
01 Feb, 26
98.9k
1.9k
Powering every performance at the National School Spirit Championships 🏆 #Gatorade_Partner
udadance
@udadance
03 Mar, 26
64k
707
[...] 🚨 In partnership with: @varsityspirit #dance #cliconservatory [...]
udadance
@udadance
17 Mar, 26
10.4k
Join us in celebrating @charly.barby as one of the newest #GatoradePartner athletes. Swipe to relive a few of her unforgettable #UDAnationals moments. ➡️ Proudly representing spirit athletes everywhere, congratulations Charly! 👏⚡️

ucaupdates x Varsity Spirit

ucaupdates
@ucaupdates
18 Jan, 26
82.1k
674
Fueling every moment at the 2026 College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship ⚡️ #GatoradePartner
ucaupdates
@ucaupdates
30 Sep, 25
77.3k
2.1k
Sound on to learn what it means for Mater Dei to rep their school colors as a Spirit Program this year at the National School Spirit Championships! ♥️ Join us as we celebrate #HSColorsWeek with our partners @nfhs_org all week long! 👏 #UCAnationals #UDAnationals
ucaupdates
@ucaupdates
16 Nov, 25
2k
Have you met any of these friends at @greatwolflodge? 🐺 #SponsorSpotlight

ndadance x Varsity Spirit

ndadance
@ndadance
10 Apr, 26
46.7k
1.5k
The Cyclones took prelims by storm! 🌪️ Iowa State University has their game faces on at #NDAnationals! Watch their finals performance tomorrow on #VarsityTV. 📺
ndadance
@ndadance
11 Apr, 26
21.5k
250
We can’t choose. 🤭 #Gatorade_Partner
ndadance
@ndadance
08 Apr, 26
10.6k
We’re excited to partner with @alaninutrition as they join us at NCA & NDA College Nationals this week. ⚡️ Big energy as we head into Daytona! 👏 #NCAnationals #NDAnationals

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

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where Varsity Spirit had the most influencer activity. 87.2% 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 (2.8%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Sweden (1.6%)
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Varsity Spirit's influencer activity by market

United States87.2%
United Kingdom2.8%
Brazil2.0%
Sweden1.6%
Canada1.3%
Other5.1%

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

usa_cheer x Varsity Spirit

usa_cheer
@usa_cheer
02 Oct, 25
115.1k
3.5k
Details customized to tell the story of The World Games champions. 🥇 @usa_cheer x @varsityfashions

Varsity Spirit's influencer activity vs. related brands

Varsity Spirit’s sports/community positioning can be benchmarked against TOGETHXR’s athlete-led sports platform and Reebok’s broader sportswear ecosystem. These brands compete for adjacent audiences in sport culture, athletes, and team-driven communities.

Total influencer content

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Varsity Spirit vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

Varsity Spirit
TOGETHXR
Reebok
1.7k2.3k7.9k

Reebok leads with 7.9k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing TOGETHXR (2.3k posts) and Varsity Spirit (1.7k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 4k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. Reebok has several times more total posts than TOGETHXR and Varsity Spirit.

By social platform

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Varsity Spirit vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

Varsity Spirit
TOGETHXR
Reebok
1.5k2.1k6.2k1951191.6k06163InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, Reebok leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with Reebok at 6.2k, TOGETHXR at 2.1k, Varsity Spirit at 1.5k posts. Varsity Spirit's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. On Instagram and TikTok, Reebok has several times more posts than TOGETHXR and Varsity Spirit.

By geographical market

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Varsity Spirit vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in Varsity Spirit's top markets

Varsity Spirit
TOGETHXR
Reebok
1.5k1.9k2.3k476303456374United StatesUnited KingdomBrazil

Reebok has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (2.3k posts, 29.3%), Japan (747 posts, 9.4%), India (580 posts, 7.3%), suggesting a Asia focus, while TOGETHXR has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in Canada (70 posts, 3.1%), United Kingdom (63 posts, 2.8%), while Varsity Spirit leads in Brazil with 34 posts (2%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Reebok at 2.3k posts (29.3%), TOGETHXR at 1.9k posts (82.5%), Varsity Spirit at 1.5k posts (87.2%).

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