Kale's First Annual Data Report

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 19, 2026 – Kale, a new-age rewards platform that enables creators of all sizes to earn cash by posting about the brands they already love, today announced the release of its first annual data report. Drawing from the results of brand partners across industries, including DoorDash, Nordstrom Rack, Chili’s and Notion, the report offers marketing leaders a snapshot of how everyday brand superfans are driving measurable impact across social platforms. The report underscores share of voice (SOV) as a key component in dominating cultural conversation and brand visibility in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. "We want to showcase the real impact that everyday people have on brand growth, at a time when traditional, costly influencer campaigns are becoming more mistrusted by consumers, especially among the younger demographic,” said Isha Patel, CEO and co-founder of Kale. “Share of voice is the conversation I am having with brand leaders from the most reputable and pioneering brands in the space every day. Every brand is chasing it to stay relevant culturally and stay top of mind in an increasingly competitive social landscape - consistent chatter from real people is how top brands are building brand lasting equity and love. We hope business and marketing leaders use this report as a proof point to try something different from the status quo.”

Share of Voice Is the New Competitive Advantage

As the creator economy evolves, microcreators or superfans have proven to deliver greater impact and increase in share of voice, and Kale enables brands to harness that influence for stronger results. The report shows that Kale campaigns have boosted share of voice by 25 percent in video mentions and 11 percent lift across all social activity, including mentions, captions, comments, shares and saves. This demonstrates that by activating everyday brand advocates, companies can not only increase visibility but also drive deeper engagement and meaningful growth across social platforms.

Authenticity and Community Outpace Traditional Influencer Models In Engagement

With marketers under greater pressure to show measurable campaign results, the limitations of traditional influencer marketing are becoming more apparent. Skepticism over sponsored posts has resulted in a steady decline of engagement. According to the report, on average, Kale drives 7.88 percent engagement compared to 0.5 percent for traditional influencer campaigns, with a cost per engagement of just $0.10 to $1 versus $2.50 through traditional models. The data underscores a broader industry shift toward community-driven advocacy as a more effective and cost-efficient path to meaningful brand engagement.

Kale’s Growth Signifies a Demand for Harnessing Customer-Led Content

Kale’s growth reflects a broader shift in how brands approach creator marketing. Fashion, fitness, beauty and food and beverage brands in particular are evolving their strategies and eager for ways to create more impactful campaigns with measurable results. Kale has seen 35 percent year-over-year growth in brands activating campaigns on the platform and experienced 92x revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, underscoring accelerating brand demand for authentic, superfan-driven marketing. 

For more information and additional findings, download the full report below and visit https://www.getkale.com/brands.

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Kale’s First Annual
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Kale’s First Annual Data Report Reveals Share of Voice as a Key Driver of Category Leadership.

The report showcases how brands are increasing share of voice and engagement with Kale while fueling the brand’s rapid growth as marketers shift toward superfan-driven creator strategies.