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Car manufacturers, dealerships, automotive accessories, car care brands

Automotive Brands:
Stop Overpaying Agencies

Automotive brands: Partner with car enthusiasts and reviewers. Launch campaigns in days, not weeks. Track every sale.

20+
Industry Verticals
4.5x
Avg Campaign ROI
7-14 days
Launch Time

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Why Traditional Influencer Marketing Fails for Automotive Brands

Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Regional Marketing Managers face these challenges every day

Long purchase cycles: Consumers research for months before buying

Regional relevance: National campaigns don't drive local dealership traffic

Creator expertise: Need knowledgeable reviewers, not just lifestyle influencers

Vehicle segment mismatch: Luxury creators don't work for economy cars

Attribution challenge: Can't track which review drove dealership visit

Comparison necessity: Consumers need to see how cars compare to competitors

Pressure to compete in competitive automotive market? You're not alone. There's a better way.

How Automotive Brands Launch High-ROI Campaigns in Days

Everything you need to run successful influencer campaigns—without the agency markup

Access 550+ automotive creators—from car enthusiasts to professional reviewers

Find creators by vehicle segment: economy, mid-range, luxury, electric, SUV, sports

Track dealership visits and test drive bookings with UTM codes and regional tracking

Connect with regional creators for local dealership campaigns and market-specific outreach

Performance-based options available: pay for test drive bookings or showroom visits

Direct creator partnerships eliminate agency fees—pay only 10% platform fee

Full transparency: see creator audience demographics and automotive expertise before partnering

The Platform Built for Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Regional Marketing Managers

Driving dealership traffic and building brand preference—that's what drives your decisions. Our platform is designed around that.

Launch Your Automotive Campaign in 4 Simple Steps

From brief to live content: 7-14 days

1

Set Your Campaign Brief

Product category, vehicle type, target audience, budget, and content requirements. Takes 5 minutes.

2

Browse & Select Creators

Filter by automotive niche, audience demographics, engagement rate. See pricing upfront.

3

Approve Content

Review before it goes live. 2 revision rounds included. Content goes live on agreed date.

4

Track Performance

Real-time dashboard: reach, engagement, clicks, sales, ROAS by creator.

Transparent Pricing—No Hidden Fees

What you'll actually pay (vs what agencies charge)

Micro-Influencers

10K-50K followers

$200-$1,000

per creator

Typical Campaign:

5-10 creators = $2,000-$8,000

Platform fee: $200-$800

Total: $2,200-$8,800

Recommended for: Accessories, aftermarket parts

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Mid-Tier Creators

50K-100K followers

$800-$3,000

per creator

Typical Campaign:

3-5 creators = $3,000-$12,000

Platform fee: $300-$1,200

Total: $3,300-$13,200

Recommended for: Performance parts, vehicle launches

Macro-Influencers

100K-500K followers

$2,500-$15,000

per creator

Typical Campaign:

1-3 creators = $5,000-$35,000

Platform fee: $500-$3,500

Total: $5,500-$38,500

Recommended for: Brand awareness, major launches

Agency would charge 2-3x these amounts. You pay creators directly. We take 10%.

Real Brands, Real Results

See how brands like yours are achieving measurable ROI

VoltDrive Motors

Medium business (50-200 employees) • $45M annual revenue

The Challenge

Launching electric SUV in market dominated by Tesla. Needed to overcome range anxiety and demonstrate real-world performance.

SocialBrandMatch Campaign Strategy

Budget

$48K

Timeline

8 weeks

Creators

10

10 automotive and EV enthusiast creators

Deliverables

Extended test drives, Range testing, Charging infrastructure tours, Family road trip content, Cost comparison breakdowns

Results

4.2M

Reach

198K

Engagement

$289K

Sales

6x

ROAS

Test Drive Bookings

1,240

Pre-orders

87 vehicles

Video Views

1.2M

Dealership Visits

340 (attributed)

"Real families taking week-long road trips proved our range claims better than any spec sheet. We sold 87 vehicles before launch day."

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James Patterson

VP Marketing

PerformancePro Parts

Small business (10-50 employees) • $8M annual revenue

The Challenge

Selling performance car parts online. Customers hesitant to buy without seeing installation process and hearing actual performance gains.

SocialBrandMatch Campaign Strategy

Budget

$22K

Timeline

6 weeks

Creators

12

12 automotive DIY and performance creators

Deliverables

Installation tutorials, Dyno testing, Before/after sound clips, Track day performance

Results

2.4M

Reach

167K

Engagement

$134K

Sales

6.1x

ROAS

Installation Video Views

680,000

Average Order Value

$487

Customer Support Reduction

-48%

Return Rate

1.8% (vs 7% industry avg)

"Installation tutorials became our best sales tool. Customers saw it was DIY-friendly, and support tickets dropped nearly 50% because creators answered every question."

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Rick Martinez

Founder

ShineGuard Detailing

Small business (10-50 employees)

The Challenge

Premium car care products competing against established brands. Needed to demonstrate professional results for DIY enthusiasts.

SocialBrandMatch Campaign Strategy

Budget

$18K

Timeline

5 weeks

Creators

9

9 car detailing and automotive care creators

Deliverables

Before/after transformations, Application techniques, Durability testing, Product comparisons

Results

1.9M

Reach

128K

Engagement

$112K

Sales

6.2x

ROAS

Transformation Videos

890,000 views

Product Bundles Sold

2,840

Subscription Program

680 subscribers

Professional Detailers Using

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"Seeing beater cars transformed to showroom condition proved our products deliver professional results. Even pro detailers started using our line."

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Angela Kim

Co-founder & Product Lead

SocialBrandMatch vs Agencies vs DIY

See how we compare on what matters most

FeatureAgencySocialBrandMatchDIY
Cost for $30K creator spend
$70K-$100K (130-230% markup)
$33K (10% platform fee)
$30K (but 120+ hours)
Time to launch
6-12 weeks
3-4 weeks
5-8 weeks
Vehicle type specialization
General automotive
Filter by EV, performance, family, luxury
Research-intensive
Installation documentation
Extra cost
DIY tutorial templates included
Must coordinate
Dealership coordination
Not offered
Test drive booking & visit tracking
Manual setup
Technical accuracy
Hit or miss
ASE-certified creator badges
Must verify
Performance testing
Basic
Dyno, track day, real-world tests
Facility access needed
Financing promotion
Not supported
Financing info integration
Manual messaging
Range/MPG documentation
Claimed only
Real-world testing verification
Trust-based
Parts compatibility
Generic
Year/make/model specificity
Detailed briefs

The Bottom Line: Get agency-quality results without the agency markup. Save time compared to DIY. Win-win.

Common Questions from Automotive Brands

Everything you need to know before launching

Can we filter creators by specific automotive niches (luxury, performance, EVs)?

Yes! Filter by automotive focus including luxury vehicles, performance/racing, electric vehicles, classic cars, off-road/trucks, motorcycles, car detailing, and automotive lifestyle. Each creator profile shows their specialty, vehicle ownership, and audience demographics.

How do you verify automotive creators actually own or have access to vehicles?

Creators must provide proof of vehicle ownership/access through registration documents, VIN verification, and consistent vehicle content history. We manually review portfolios to ensure authentic automotive expertise. Creators who misrepresent vehicle access are permanently banned.

How do we track sales from automotive content?

Each creator gets unique tracking links and promo codes. Our dashboard integrates with e-commerce platforms and dealership systems to show clicks, inquiries, test drive bookings, purchases, and ROAS by creator. You can see which vehicle types and product categories drive the most conversions.

How quickly can we launch an automotive campaign?

From campaign brief to content going live: 7-14 days on average. For vehicle launches, we recommend posting 6-8 weeks in advance. Timeline includes: campaign posting (Day 1), creator selection (Days 2-3), vehicle access arrangement (Days 3-7), content creation (Days 7-12), and publication (Days 12-14).

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Campaign?

Join automotive brands who've ditched agencies for direct creator partnerships. 10% platform fee. Launch in 7-14 days. Track every sale.

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