Top 70 Marketing Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 marketing influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 41M combined followers. Median audience size is 346K (mean 583K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.1% (median 2%). That is 0.3pp below the 2.4% marketing industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.6pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 15.9% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $6,864–$25,039 and a Reel $11,987–$38,617 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.55× marketing premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $34,320–$125,195.
Key takeaways for marketing in September 2026
- Russell Brunson, Ben Ricciardi, Neil Patel currently sit at the top of this marketing ranking.
- Follower mix: 24.3% micro, 31.4% mid, 18.6% macro, 22.9% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 26 countries on the list, led by United States (7.1%) and Germany (4.3%).
- 26 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 26 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Andre Brown at 5.7%, which is not the largest audience (Selena Park at 2.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Vanity founder pages with ghost-written quotes and 0.4% ER are common. Prefer accounts where the comments argue with the advice.
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Marketing Influencers ranked
1.
Russell Brunson Mega
@russellbrunson👨💻Helping entrepreneurs build their online businesses 💰Generated $100M+ using funnelsDM Me TRIAL ➡️ Free ClickFunnels Trial!
1.5M Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,237 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Ben Ricciardi Macro
@bentimes10Founder Who wants to golf! ⛳️
959K Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 9,190 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Neil Patel Macro
@neilpatelNew York Times bestselling author 📚Top 100 entrepreneur under 30 by Obama 💯Top 10 marketer by Forbes 🔑Co-founder of 📈
637K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,330 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Hrabren Lindfors Macro
@marketingharry👹• Dominate your social presence and business🥋• By getting your black belt in content marketing👇• Lessons from 20,000 posts + 8M followers
626K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,699 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Dain Irwin Macro
@dainwalkerBrand DaddyCEO Host DM for brand building
607K Followers 10.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,933 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Sorav Jain Macro
@soravjain💰Instagram Growth, AI & Digital Marketing Coach🎓1000+ Brands Handled, 500k+ Trained🔥founder: 👇🏽email:
540K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 8,910 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Lucas O’Keefe Mid
@thelucasokeefeTeacher and Adobe Express AmbassadorSharing easy tips and tricksTo help you grow your Instagram📈⬇️My top recommended tools⬇️
411K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 6,188 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Samanta Cimerman Mid
@_socialsam_👩🏼💻 Grow your biz + audience with Instagram📈 100K followers in 6 months 🤓 15 years in marketing🎬 Get my Reels, Carousels + Caption templates👇
368K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,307 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Daniela Queiroz Mid
@imdanielaqueirozSimplifying Instagram growth and sales for businesses 🫶🌼 Just organic strategies, no paid ads↓ Custom Strategy, Content Calendar, & more ↓
233K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,003 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Shruti Pangtey Mid
@shrutipangtey🙋🏻♀️Founder 🎖️Trusted by 100K+ entrepreneurs📲DM me “START” to learn how I make money with digital products👇
189K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,927 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Lik Foon Mid
@likfoonHelping you build, grow & monetize your social media with content🧠I talk about social media & content creation👇work together
151K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,578 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Emma Bryson Mid
@thehouseof.social🧚🏼Grow your IG + your income💌Digital + irl product sales❤️🔥Your brand & marketing BFF’s💸Create content that SELLSJoin the wealthy women club 💸⤵️
123K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,667 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Eric Siu Mid
@ericosiu🍚 Founder @ Single Grain - Marketing Agency🎙 Marketing School & Leveling Up
113K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,401 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Oluwakemi Natasha Adefala Mid
@my247virtualassistantsI help CEOs & service brands build content systems that scale.DM “MANAGE” to hand off your socials to an expert ⬇️
109K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,333 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Monique Forcella Micro
@thesocialista_Helping coaches & service based businesses stand out on socials & book out!🔥 Named “Reels Pro” by Instagram 🔥 2000+ clients Start here 👇
94.9K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 8,547 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Carinda Gosling Micro
@this_is_co._⚡️Master content, copy + compelling marketing so you can get seen, loved & selling™ with ease⚡️ Then SCALE over at CURES👇
78.5K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 5,033 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Brianna Rojao Micro
@sociallyybriYour cozy scroll for feel-good growth ☁️🩰✨Marketing tips, mindful routines, content that actually converts.🍓Fully Booked for MGMT | 1:1 Spots Open
72.1K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 2,307 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Candace Junee Armour Micro
@candacejunee💕 Marketing Strategist | CEO ✈️ Lifestyle, Travel, Beauty & Foodie🩵 God’s Girl | Speaker | Prophetic Voice
71.6K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 6,836 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Claire Taylor Micro
@marketingclairetaylor⚡️Get biz clarity, feel confident & sign clients💡Client attracting MARKETING 👩💻Delivered campaigns to 7M clients 👇🏻FREE Content Strategy Guide
57.4K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,132 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Mari Smith Micro
@mari_smith👑 Top Facebook Marketing Expert & Social Media Thought Leader🧬 Certified IHDS Human Design Analyst & LYD Guide🎤 Keynote Speaker 🎓 Course Creator
49.2K Followers 986 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 4,520 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Shirley Mosad Micro
@social.shirleyLearn the art of creating Instant-Yes Sales, every dayAutomate your income + build a freedom business that works while you don’tInstant-Yes Sales ⤵️
45.9K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,027 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Jay Baer Micro
@jaybaerCustomer experience expert, advisor, and researcher. 7x author. Hall of fame keynote speaker. Tequila teacher.Host of The Spirit Guides podcast
32.1K Followers 538 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 8,836 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Bailey MacNinch Micro
@thewellnesssocialite🥂 Ex-Agency Strategist🐆 The strategy + identity to scale your business and fuel your wildly free + wildly wealthy life💸 Content | Messaging | Sales
26K Followers 642 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,611 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Han Mosby Micro
@socialhan…I dare you to post LESS + better sign soulmate clients from your IG content ♡ Ready for content that sells ↯
18.1K Followers 570 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 7,571 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Pamela Moore Nano
@pammktgnut🤩 Fractional CMO🤖 AI Strategist 🎤 Speaker🧡 Brand Architect🤓 Digital Physiologist🤩 Forbes Social Media Influencer✝️ Jesus
5.5K Followers 192 Avg. Likes 5.1% Engagement 6,770 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Andre Brown Nano
@more_fans_appMore Fans App monetization website empowers creators, influencers, models, trainers, artists, musicians, & fans. post or sell photos, video, & music.
76 Followers 3 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 1,436 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Yuki Larsen ✓ Mega Dallas, TX
@yukitvMarketing consultant from Dallas, TX. Posts about personal branding, business growth, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 147 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
28.
Santiago Owusu Mega Dallas, TX
@santiago_owusuSantiago is a marketing consultant based in Dallas, TX, sharing entrepreneurship and productivity.
1.6M Followers 14K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,438 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
29.
Pedro Rahman Mega Hamburg
@pedro.xoCreating business growth and productivity as a marketing entrepreneur. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.6M Followers 16.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,349 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
30.
Willow Bernard ✓ Mega Moscow
@hqwillowCreating business growth and productivity as a marketing marketing expert. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.3M Followers 9.4K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,981 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Selena Park Mega Valencia
@selena.rebelMarketing marketing expert from Valencia. Posts about business growth, marketing strategy, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.2M Followers 23.3K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,813 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Sage Marino Mega Santiago
@sage_marinoEntrepreneur and marketing creator known for business growth. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 11K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,745 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Willow Morales Mega Bangkok
@willow64Willow is a marketing business coach based in Bangkok, sharing business growth and personal branding.
2.2M Followers 29.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,282 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Gigi Fischer Mega Brisbane
@gigi.fischerMarketing consultant from Brisbane. Posts about marketing strategy, entrepreneurship, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.1M Followers 15.3K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,535 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Seo-yeon Hernandez Mega Guadalajara
@seo-yeon3Marketing expert and marketing creator known for entrepreneurship. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 16.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 5,710 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Devon Zhang ✓ Mega Zurich
@lifedevonDevon is a marketing marketing expert based in Zurich, sharing productivity and business growth.
1.9M Followers 19.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,230 Posts Switzerland
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Devon Jung ✓ Mega Lyon
@devonjungDevon is a marketing marketing expert based in Lyon, sharing productivity and entrepreneurship.
1.8M Followers 11.1K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 7,190 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Vihaan Jung Mega Dublin
@vihaan85Vihaan is a marketing entrepreneur based in Dublin, sharing productivity and business growth.
1.3M Followers 13K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,437 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Isaiah Eze Macro Karachi
@isaiah6Isaiah is a marketing business coach based in Karachi, sharing business growth and productivity.
782K Followers 11.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,892 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Lucas Abubakar Macro Singapore
@lucasabubakarCreating personal branding and business growth as a marketing founder. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
706K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,073 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Carlos Souza ✓ Mega Busan
@carlos.vibesMarketing marketing expert from Busan. Posts about business growth, productivity, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.3M Followers 15.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,742 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Reese Wagner ✓ Mega Toronto
@reesewagnerMarketing expert and marketing creator known for entrepreneurship. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.3M Followers 12.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,909 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Mia Diaz Mega Florence
@miastudioMia is a marketing business coach based in Florence, sharing productivity and personal branding.
1M Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 3,165 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Grayson Schmidt Macro Milan
@grayson94Marketing business coach from Milan. Posts about productivity, business growth, and connecting with an engaged community.
898K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,060 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Avery Carvalho ✓ Macro Medellin
@avery_carvalhoBusiness coach and marketing creator known for productivity. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
892K Followers 15.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,326 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Kavya Chen ✓ Macro Cape Town
@kavya20Kavya is a marketing founder based in Cape Town, sharing entrepreneurship and productivity.
914K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,137 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Riley Gonzalez Macro Mexico City
@rileyvibesCreating marketing strategy and entrepreneurship as a marketing founder. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
804K Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,928 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Jamie Banda Macro Phoenix, AZ
@jamie.rebelFounder and marketing creator known for personal branding. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
543K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,553 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Gianna Wagner Mid Dubai
@gianna.wagnerMarketing expert and marketing creator known for business growth. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
432K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,126 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Rowan Wagner Mid Munich
@rowan.wagnerMarketing founder from Munich. Posts about business growth, entrepreneurship, and connecting with an engaged community.
432K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,869 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Reese Ellis Macro Auckland
@reesestarConsultant and marketing creator known for entrepreneurship. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
510K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 7,400 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Jordan Petrova ✓ Mid Guadalajara
@jordan_petrovaMarketing business coach from Guadalajara. Posts about entrepreneurship, business growth, and connecting with an engaged community.
438K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 2,437 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Hassan Yoon Mid Dublin
@hassanyoonCreating entrepreneurship and marketing strategy as a marketing entrepreneur. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
422K Followers 9.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,964 Posts Ireland
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Hunter Carvalho ✓ Mid Busan
@hunter_carvalhoMarketing expert and marketing creator known for business growth. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
238K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,020 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Antonella Pereira ✓ Mid Karachi
@antonellapereiraAntonella is a marketing marketing expert based in Karachi, sharing business growth and marketing strategy.
257K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,326 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Jackson Diaz Mid Amsterdam
@jacksonxoJackson is a marketing business coach based in Amsterdam, sharing business growth and marketing strategy.
309K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,240 Posts Netherlands
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Remy Owusu Mid Los Angeles, CA
@remyowusuCreating productivity and personal branding as a marketing entrepreneur. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
306K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,678 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Mai Wang Mid Sydney
@mai.wangCreating personal branding and marketing strategy as a marketing consultant. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
324K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,521 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Emerson Wojcik Mid Tel Aviv
@emerson_wojcikCreating entrepreneurship and marketing strategy as a marketing marketing expert. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
196K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,931 Posts Israel
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Cole Carter Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@colecarterCole is a marketing consultant based in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing business growth and personal branding.
127K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,974 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Isabella Kang Mid Chicago, IL
@isabella_kangIsabella is a marketing consultant based in Chicago, IL, sharing entrepreneurship and personal branding.
108K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,608 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Carlos Hoffmann Mid Osaka
@carlos75Marketing expert and marketing creator known for marketing strategy. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
156K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,460 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Lia Adebayo ✓ Mid Moscow
@lia.luxeCreating marketing strategy and entrepreneurship as a marketing marketing expert. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
167K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 1,334 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Frankie Jung Micro Auckland
@frankiejungFrankie is a marketing founder based in Auckland, sharing personal branding and entrepreneurship.
68.4K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,478 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Matteo Diallo Micro Stockholm
@matteo_dialloConsultant and marketing creator known for productivity. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
87.8K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 5,055 Posts Sweden
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Rowan Moreau ✓ Micro Dubai
@rowanmoreauMarketing business coach from Dubai. Posts about entrepreneurship, business growth, and connecting with an engaged community.
69.2K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,300 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Salma Lindqvist Micro Melbourne
@salma.fitSalma is a marketing marketing expert based in Melbourne, sharing entrepreneurship and productivity.
46.1K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 7,163 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Genesis Bryant Micro Milan
@genesis_bryantGenesis is a marketing consultant based in Milan, sharing personal branding and productivity.
20.7K Followers 789 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 853 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Isaiah Ivanov Micro Hamburg
@isaiah5Isaiah is a marketing marketing expert based in Hamburg, sharing business growth and productivity.
26.8K Followers 778 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,086 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Brooke Volkov ✓ Micro Buenos Aires
@brooke.honeyEntrepreneur and marketing creator known for personal branding. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
11.1K Followers 397 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,826 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1.55× marketing adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $6,864 | $25,039 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $11,987 | $38,617 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $34,320 | $125,195 |
What this marketing influencers ranking actually shows
Framework carousels and teardown Reels. Followers here save slides to steal the process — that is the conversion event. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,609 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (58.6%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (10%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 2 | 2.9% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 17 | 24.3% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 22 | 31.4% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Mega (1M+) | 16 | 22.9% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 7.1% |
| Germany | 3 | 4.3% |
| Australia | 3 | 4.3% |
| Mexico | 3 | 4.3% |
| Italy | 3 | 4.3% |
How to brief marketing influencers
- B2B creators often quote 1.5–2× lifestyle rates. Budget for expertise, not just reach.
- Ask for a carousel + a 60s talking-head, not a lifestyle montage.
- Track demo calls or waitlist signups, not likes.
Formats that usually work here: carousel playbooks, founder Stories, webinar clips, LinkedIn-to-Reels recuts. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Marketing Influencers vs related lists
Marketing Influencers averages 0.3pp less engagement than Amazon Influencers and has a larger median audience (346K vs 249K).
Marketing Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than Business Coach Influencers and has a larger median audience (346K vs 273K).
Marketing Influencers averages 0.2pp more engagement than Entrepreneur Influencers and has a smaller median audience (346K vs 702K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Influencers (this page) | 70 | 346K | 2.1% |
| Amazon Influencers | 143 | 249K | 2.4% |
| Business Coach Influencers | 90 | 273K | 2.2% |
| Entrepreneur Influencers | 90 | 702K | 1.9% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (26 verified public figures, 44 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Marketing Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top marketing influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 marketing influencers is led by Russell Brunson, Ben Ricciardi, Neil Patel. Combined they represent 41M followers, with an average engagement of 2.1%. 26 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this marketing list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 346K followers, 2.1% average ER, 15.9% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for marketing Instagram accounts?
For marketing we treat ~2.4% as the 2026 industry midpoint (above average for a “serious” niche because carousels get saved as playbooks). This list averages 2.1%, which is 0.3pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do marketing influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 1.55× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $6,864–$25,039; a Reel is $11,987–$38,617. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these marketing influencers based?
The ranking spans 26 countries. The largest shares are United States (7.1%), Germany (4.3%), Australia (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these marketing influencers?
26 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the marketing list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with marketing?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix carousel playbooks, founder talking-heads and webinar clips. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.
Why do marketing charge more than lifestyle creators?
Finance, SaaS and coaching audiences have higher lifetime value, and the creator is often selling their own product alongside yours. Public 2026 rate tables put business/finance at a clear premium over entertainment or gaming.