Sep 4, 2025
8 MIN READ
Management
Management
How Mid-Sized Brands Manage 5–10 Influencers at Once
How Mid-Sized Brands Manage 5–10 Influencers at Once
How Mid-Sized Brands Manage 5–10 Influencers at Once
Rashmi Singh
Rashmi Singh
Rashmi Singh
Rashmi Singh
Content Marketer @impulze.ai
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The numbers make a pretty strong case: instead of betting everything on one influencer, spreading your campaign across 6–10 creators can boost reach, bring in more diverse content, and lower your risk.
I’ve seen it first-hand—six creators with 20K followers each outperforming a single creator with 50K by 40% (sometimes even more).
But here's what the case studies don't tell you – and what I learned the hard way – the devil is absolutely in the details.
Behind every smooth multi-creator campaign is coordination that feels almost like air traffic control. You’re juggling:
Briefs that need to feel personal and consistent
Posting schedules that look like a chessboard
The constant push and pull between creative freedom and brand integrity
And if you’re a mid-size brand? It’s even trickier. You’re already wearing five hats. You don’t have the big teams that enterprise brands lean on but you also can’t afford rookie mistakes that derail campaigns.
That’s why I spoke with marketers who’ve actually run 6–10 creator campaigns and dug into what really works. What I’m sharing here isn’t theory, it’s tested, tried, and refined in the trenches.
Let’s get started!
1. Setting the Foundation
The difference between campaign chaos and campaign success happens before you ever contact your first creator.
After analyzing dozens of multi-creator campaigns, one thing becomes crystal clear – skipping the foundation phase is like building a house on quicksand. So always start with your “why” and not your “who”.
Here’s what I mean:
Before you start finding any creator, ask yourself why you are looking for them in the first place. These questions might help:
Are you driving awareness for a product launch?
Are you building community trust?
Or are you trying to generate direct sales?
Each goal requires a completely different approach to creator selection and campaign structure.
Eunice Ikem, an influencer marketing specialist, validates this approach perfectly. She says,
"The first thing I focus on is understanding the brand's objectives, because having clarity on whether the goal is awareness, engagement, or conversions shapes how I select and brief creators.
She continues that once she knows the goals, she then prioritizes finding talent whose audience and content style authentically align with the brand's values, ensuring the partnership feels natural and resonates with their communities.
Apart from the “why”, your influencer brief is also something that can ease the handling of your multi-creator campaigns. In fact, it won’t be wrong to say that this creative brief can also become your lifeline when everything goes sideways.
Larun Roth, a seasoned marketer also said that the creative brief is actually the first thing she focuses on whenever she deals with multiple influencers. So that’s your first tip: always know your why and that can also scratch the surface for your creative brief.
2. Briefing Creators: One-Size or Tailored?
Every campaign manager faces the same headache:
Do you send one generic brief to everyone and risk getting copy-paste content?
Or do you customize every single brief and end up with a campaign that feels all over the place?
Neither option really works. The sweet spot lies somewhere in the middle.
From my own experience—both as a creator and a marketer—I’ve seen this play out countless times. The best approach is what I like to call a “master brief with modular parts.”
Here’s how it works:
Core message and key talking points → the stuff that never changes.
Brand guidelines and compliance rules → the non-negotiables.
Timeline and deliverables → everyone stays on track.
Then comes the fun part. The modular sections adapt to each creator.
👉 A fitness creator gets deeper product performance insights.
👉 A lifestyle creator gets inspiration for everyday, aesthetic content.
The trick is knowing what’s sacred (brand values, key messages) and what’s flexible (tone, format, style).
Be clear about the what and why, but leave the how to the creator.
When you do that, you get the best of both worlds: content that’s authentic to the creator while still hitting your brand goals. And that’s exactly what audiences connect with.
P.S. I created a master influencer brief with modular parts you can download here for free!
3. Managing Workflows: Tools, Calendars, and Checklists
One of the biggest questions in such campaigns is this: how do you actually keep track of posts, timelines, and deliverables without losing your mind?
When you’re working with 5–10 creators at once, chaos is always waiting around the corner. That’s why the right mix of influencer marketing tools and workflows makes all the difference.
Some marketers keep it simple:
Others build more structured systems:
From my side, I’ve seen a few setups that work really well:
impulze.ai content calendar → keeps everything in one place, especially for multi-creator campaigns
Trello or Notion boards → great for visual tracking of deliverables
Spreadsheets → simple but surprisingly effective for timelines and budgets
Overall, tool selection matters less than you think. What really matters? Creating a workflow that grows with your campaigns.
The winning systems tackle the big three: organization for your team, accountability for your creators, and foolproof tracking so nothing gets lost.
4. The Hidden Roadblocks No One Talks About
On the surface, multi-creator campaigns look smooth and polished. But underneath, there’s a minefield of challenges brands rarely share: delays, approval bottlenecks, off-brand content, pricing confusion, and, of course, ghosting.
Here’s what I’ve learned, both from experience and talking to experts.
1. Communication Chaos
Keeping everyone aligned is harder than it looks. Delays, ticketing issues, and last-minute changes can quickly derail a campaign if communication isn’t smooth.
Lauren puts it simply:
“Communication. I always stay friendly and check in!”
Friendly, consistent check-ins make a huge difference. When creators feel informed and supported, delays are easier to manage and surprises are minimized.
2. Maintaining Consistency and Brand Voice
Even when communication flows well, ensuring that each creator’s content stays on-brand is another hurdle. It’s easy to want every post to look identical, but forcing that can make the content feel stiff or inauthentic.
Marouane RHAFLI explains it clearly:
This highlights why you need a strong core brief and clear key messages, so the brand voice stays intact without killing creativity.
3. Balancing Unique Style with Guidelines
Finally, each creator brings their own style and audience expectations. The challenge is giving them enough freedom to shine while making sure they hit the campaign goals.
Eunice shares her approach:
“It’s balancing consistency with each creator’s unique style. When you’re working with multiple influencers, it’s easy to want everyone’s content to look the same, but that can make it feel forced or inauthentic.”
She further says, “I handle it by giving clear guidelines around key messaging and brand tone, while still letting each creator put their own spin on it. I also stay in close communication, offering feedback without micromanaging, so the campaign feels natural.”
Structured yet flexible workflows, combined with regular check-ins, help creators express their own voice while keeping everything on track.
Here’s a perfect example for that:
During “RushTok”, the viral wave of college influencers posting about sorority life, brands wanted to promote products authentically. Influencers like Kylan Darnell created behind-the-scenes, day-in-the-life content that really vibes with their audiences. Now, the brands didn’t micromanage. They just shared key messages and product points, but let each creator tell the story in their own style.
That’s why the content that felt genuine, stayed on-brand, and got amazing engagement, all without forcing everyone into the same template.
5. Expert Tips for First-Time Multi-Creator Campaigns
Finally, let’s check some practical tips straight from the pros:
Be open to different types of creators
It’s tempting to stick only to influencers with high engagement rates or large follower counts. But experimenting with different types of creators can uncover untapped audiences and unique content approaches.
Lauren:
Focus on long-term impact, not just short-term metrics
Look beyond individual posts or immediate engagement. Choose creators who naturally connect with your target audience and build trust over time. Whenever possible, verify audience authenticity to avoid falling for inflated stats and fake followers.
3. Plan thoroughly but stay flexible
Set clear objectives, timelines, and key messaging, but let each creator bring their own voice. Authentic content consistently outperforms perfectly uniform posts, and happy creators make campaigns run much smoother.
Wrapping It Up
I haven’t worked with a huge roster of creators myself, but these insights gave me the kind of foundation I wish I had from the start. They won’t make every campaign perfect — nothing does but at least these are some points I’ll definitely keep in my notes the next time, I pitch.
And for the rest of the workflow, impulze.ai backs me. This may sound a bit salesy, but trust me, even the free tools like Content Calendar keep me sane when deadlines and deliverables start piling up. Sign up for free today to check yourself!
The numbers make a pretty strong case: instead of betting everything on one influencer, spreading your campaign across 6–10 creators can boost reach, bring in more diverse content, and lower your risk.
I’ve seen it first-hand—six creators with 20K followers each outperforming a single creator with 50K by 40% (sometimes even more).
But here's what the case studies don't tell you – and what I learned the hard way – the devil is absolutely in the details.
Behind every smooth multi-creator campaign is coordination that feels almost like air traffic control. You’re juggling:
Briefs that need to feel personal and consistent
Posting schedules that look like a chessboard
The constant push and pull between creative freedom and brand integrity
And if you’re a mid-size brand? It’s even trickier. You’re already wearing five hats. You don’t have the big teams that enterprise brands lean on but you also can’t afford rookie mistakes that derail campaigns.
That’s why I spoke with marketers who’ve actually run 6–10 creator campaigns and dug into what really works. What I’m sharing here isn’t theory, it’s tested, tried, and refined in the trenches.
Let’s get started!
1. Setting the Foundation
The difference between campaign chaos and campaign success happens before you ever contact your first creator.
After analyzing dozens of multi-creator campaigns, one thing becomes crystal clear – skipping the foundation phase is like building a house on quicksand. So always start with your “why” and not your “who”.
Here’s what I mean:
Before you start finding any creator, ask yourself why you are looking for them in the first place. These questions might help:
Are you driving awareness for a product launch?
Are you building community trust?
Or are you trying to generate direct sales?
Each goal requires a completely different approach to creator selection and campaign structure.
Eunice Ikem, an influencer marketing specialist, validates this approach perfectly. She says,
"The first thing I focus on is understanding the brand's objectives, because having clarity on whether the goal is awareness, engagement, or conversions shapes how I select and brief creators.
She continues that once she knows the goals, she then prioritizes finding talent whose audience and content style authentically align with the brand's values, ensuring the partnership feels natural and resonates with their communities.
Apart from the “why”, your influencer brief is also something that can ease the handling of your multi-creator campaigns. In fact, it won’t be wrong to say that this creative brief can also become your lifeline when everything goes sideways.
Larun Roth, a seasoned marketer also said that the creative brief is actually the first thing she focuses on whenever she deals with multiple influencers. So that’s your first tip: always know your why and that can also scratch the surface for your creative brief.
2. Briefing Creators: One-Size or Tailored?
Every campaign manager faces the same headache:
Do you send one generic brief to everyone and risk getting copy-paste content?
Or do you customize every single brief and end up with a campaign that feels all over the place?
Neither option really works. The sweet spot lies somewhere in the middle.
From my own experience—both as a creator and a marketer—I’ve seen this play out countless times. The best approach is what I like to call a “master brief with modular parts.”
Here’s how it works:
Core message and key talking points → the stuff that never changes.
Brand guidelines and compliance rules → the non-negotiables.
Timeline and deliverables → everyone stays on track.
Then comes the fun part. The modular sections adapt to each creator.
👉 A fitness creator gets deeper product performance insights.
👉 A lifestyle creator gets inspiration for everyday, aesthetic content.
The trick is knowing what’s sacred (brand values, key messages) and what’s flexible (tone, format, style).
Be clear about the what and why, but leave the how to the creator.
When you do that, you get the best of both worlds: content that’s authentic to the creator while still hitting your brand goals. And that’s exactly what audiences connect with.
P.S. I created a master influencer brief with modular parts you can download here for free!
3. Managing Workflows: Tools, Calendars, and Checklists
One of the biggest questions in such campaigns is this: how do you actually keep track of posts, timelines, and deliverables without losing your mind?
When you’re working with 5–10 creators at once, chaos is always waiting around the corner. That’s why the right mix of influencer marketing tools and workflows makes all the difference.
Some marketers keep it simple:
Others build more structured systems:
From my side, I’ve seen a few setups that work really well:
impulze.ai content calendar → keeps everything in one place, especially for multi-creator campaigns
Trello or Notion boards → great for visual tracking of deliverables
Spreadsheets → simple but surprisingly effective for timelines and budgets
Overall, tool selection matters less than you think. What really matters? Creating a workflow that grows with your campaigns.
The winning systems tackle the big three: organization for your team, accountability for your creators, and foolproof tracking so nothing gets lost.
4. The Hidden Roadblocks No One Talks About
On the surface, multi-creator campaigns look smooth and polished. But underneath, there’s a minefield of challenges brands rarely share: delays, approval bottlenecks, off-brand content, pricing confusion, and, of course, ghosting.
Here’s what I’ve learned, both from experience and talking to experts.
1. Communication Chaos
Keeping everyone aligned is harder than it looks. Delays, ticketing issues, and last-minute changes can quickly derail a campaign if communication isn’t smooth.
Lauren puts it simply:
“Communication. I always stay friendly and check in!”
Friendly, consistent check-ins make a huge difference. When creators feel informed and supported, delays are easier to manage and surprises are minimized.
2. Maintaining Consistency and Brand Voice
Even when communication flows well, ensuring that each creator’s content stays on-brand is another hurdle. It’s easy to want every post to look identical, but forcing that can make the content feel stiff or inauthentic.
Marouane RHAFLI explains it clearly:
This highlights why you need a strong core brief and clear key messages, so the brand voice stays intact without killing creativity.
3. Balancing Unique Style with Guidelines
Finally, each creator brings their own style and audience expectations. The challenge is giving them enough freedom to shine while making sure they hit the campaign goals.
Eunice shares her approach:
“It’s balancing consistency with each creator’s unique style. When you’re working with multiple influencers, it’s easy to want everyone’s content to look the same, but that can make it feel forced or inauthentic.”
She further says, “I handle it by giving clear guidelines around key messaging and brand tone, while still letting each creator put their own spin on it. I also stay in close communication, offering feedback without micromanaging, so the campaign feels natural.”
Structured yet flexible workflows, combined with regular check-ins, help creators express their own voice while keeping everything on track.
Here’s a perfect example for that:
During “RushTok”, the viral wave of college influencers posting about sorority life, brands wanted to promote products authentically. Influencers like Kylan Darnell created behind-the-scenes, day-in-the-life content that really vibes with their audiences. Now, the brands didn’t micromanage. They just shared key messages and product points, but let each creator tell the story in their own style.
That’s why the content that felt genuine, stayed on-brand, and got amazing engagement, all without forcing everyone into the same template.
5. Expert Tips for First-Time Multi-Creator Campaigns
Finally, let’s check some practical tips straight from the pros:
Be open to different types of creators
It’s tempting to stick only to influencers with high engagement rates or large follower counts. But experimenting with different types of creators can uncover untapped audiences and unique content approaches.
Lauren:
Focus on long-term impact, not just short-term metrics
Look beyond individual posts or immediate engagement. Choose creators who naturally connect with your target audience and build trust over time. Whenever possible, verify audience authenticity to avoid falling for inflated stats and fake followers.
3. Plan thoroughly but stay flexible
Set clear objectives, timelines, and key messaging, but let each creator bring their own voice. Authentic content consistently outperforms perfectly uniform posts, and happy creators make campaigns run much smoother.
Wrapping It Up
I haven’t worked with a huge roster of creators myself, but these insights gave me the kind of foundation I wish I had from the start. They won’t make every campaign perfect — nothing does but at least these are some points I’ll definitely keep in my notes the next time, I pitch.
And for the rest of the workflow, impulze.ai backs me. This may sound a bit salesy, but trust me, even the free tools like Content Calendar keep me sane when deadlines and deliverables start piling up. Sign up for free today to check yourself!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many influencers should a mid-sized brand work with at once?
How many influencers should a mid-sized brand work with at once?
How many influencers should a mid-sized brand work with at once?
What’s the best way to brief multiple influencers without losing consistency?
What’s the best way to brief multiple influencers without losing consistency?
What’s the best way to brief multiple influencers without losing consistency?
Which tools help track content and deadlines in multi-influencer campaigns?
Which tools help track content and deadlines in multi-influencer campaigns?
Which tools help track content and deadlines in multi-influencer campaigns?
How do brands measure ROI when working with 5–10 creators?
How do brands measure ROI when working with 5–10 creators?
How do brands measure ROI when working with 5–10 creators?
What are the biggest mistakes brands make when managing multiple influencers?
What are the biggest mistakes brands make when managing multiple influencers?
What are the biggest mistakes brands make when managing multiple influencers?
How can small marketing teams handle multiple influencers effectively?
How can small marketing teams handle multiple influencers effectively?
How can small marketing teams handle multiple influencers effectively?
Is it better to work with one big influencer or several smaller ones?
Is it better to work with one big influencer or several smaller ones?
Is it better to work with one big influencer or several smaller ones?
Author Bio
Author Bio
Rashmi Singh
Rashmi Singh
Rashmi Singh is a writer and strategist with more than 7 years of experience. When not writing, she is either spending time with her friends or planning her next trip. You can learn more about her here.
Rashmi Singh is a writer and strategist with more than 7 years of experience. When not writing, she is either spending time with her friends or planning her next trip. You can learn more about her here.
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