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Influencer outreach calculator
How many creators do you need to contact to hit your campaign target? Enter your target and expected response rates to see exactly how many outreach messages to send.
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Creators to contact
28
to close 5 in campaign
Open rate (est.)
60%
Response rate (est.)
25%
Interested creators
7
Final close rate
71%
Outreach to response28 → 7
Response to agreement7 → 5
Days for outreach phase7-14 days
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Response rates by tier
Nano creators30-50%
Micro creators20-35%
Macro creators10-20%
Mega creators3-10%
What improves response rate
Reference a specific post+40-60%
Include rate upfront+30-50%
Clear deliverables+20-30%
Follow up once (day 4)+25-35%
What kills response rate
Copy-paste template-50-70%
No rate mentioned-30-50%
Vague brief-20-40%
Wrong niche fit-60-80%
How many creators to contact for your campaign
The single most useful number to know before an influencer campaign is your funnel ratio: how many outreach messages turn into signed deals. For most brands starting out that ratio is 5-8:1. For every 5-8 creators you message one enters the campaign. This calculator applies that ratio to your target so you know how many messages to prepare before you start.
The outreach message that gets the most responses
Three things in the first message increase response rate more than anything else: a reference to a specific post they made recently (proves you actually watched their content), a clear statement of the fee or fee range (saves both parties time) and a deadline (creates urgency without being pushy). Keep it under 120 words. Creators read in seconds and decide in seconds.
When to follow up and when to move on
Follow up once on day 4-5 if no response. A single follow-up adds 25-35% to response rate. A second follow-up typically does not add measurably and risks damaging the relationship for future outreach. After two messages with no response, move to the next creator on your list.
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FAQ
Influencer outreach calculator FAQ
A good response rate for personalised influencer outreach is 20-35% for micro creators. Nano creators respond at 30-50%. Macro creators respond at 10-20%. Mega creators respond at 3-10%. Template-based outreach with no personalization typically achieves 5-15% regardless of tier.
Contact 20-30 creators to close 5. The exact number depends on your response rate (20-35% for micro creators), the percentage of interested creators who agree to terms (typically 60-75%) and how well your brief is written. Including a rate range and clear deliverables in the first message significantly reduces drop-off.
Yes. Creators waste time on conversations where the brand cannot afford them. Including a rate range upfront filters out mismatches before they happen and increases response rate from creators in your budget range. Vague outreach asking a creator to name their rate loses everyone time.