Automate influencer evaluation & campaign management with Instagram/YouTube APIs

Automated Influencer Campaign Management System

A comprehensive n8n workflow template for streamlining influencer application processing with real-time social media data validation, intelligent scoring algorithms, and automated onboarding workflows.

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Who’s It For

• Marketing agencies managing high-volume influencer applications
• Brand marketing teams screening social media creators
• Influencer platforms automating creator onboarding
• Digital marketing consultants reducing manual workload
• E-commerce brands building creator partnerships
• Social media management companies scaling operations

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How It Works

1. Capture influencer applications via Webhook (connected to forms/websites).
2. Validate applicant emails using VerifiEmail to prevent fake submissions.
3. Fetch real-time social data from Instagram (via Instagram120 API) and YouTube (via YouTube138 API).
4. Calculate engagement scores using a weighted algorithm (Instagram 60% + YouTube 40%).
5. Auto-approve qualified influencers based on follower count & engagement thresholds.
6. Log approved applications in Google Sheets with complete metrics.
7. Send personalized welcome emails with campaign information & next steps.
8. Reject low-quality applications with detailed reasoning (for internal tracking).
9. Generate scoring breakdown with platform-specific analytics & tier classification.
10. Track application volume and approval rates for performance optimization.

Offers: Real-time API integration, intelligent scoring, automated actions, scalable processing.

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🛠️ How to Set Up

1. Connect your application form to Webhook:

   POST → https://[your-n8n-url]/webhook/influencer-signup
   

2. Sign up for RapidAPI and subscribe to Instagram120 + YouTube138 APIs.

3. Get VerifiEmail API key (100 free verifications/month).

4. Configure Gmail OAuth2 in Google Cloud Console for email automation.

5. Create a Google Sheets database for approved influencer storage.

6. Add credentials in n8n: RapidAPI, VerifiEmail, Gmail, Google Sheets.

7. Customize scoring thresholds & email templates in Function nodes.

8. Test with sample data:

   {
     "name": "Test Creator",
     "email": "[email protected]",
     "social_handles": {
       "instagram": "testuser",
       "youtube": "testchannel"
     },
     "niche": "fitness",
     "rate_card": 500
   }
   

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Requirements

• n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)

• API credentials:

  • RapidAPI (Instagram120 + YouTube138 APIs)
  • VerifiEmail
  • Gmail OAuth2
  • Google Sheets access

• Form/website integration → sends webhook data

• Google Sheets for database & reporting

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RapidAPI Integration Details

Instagram120 API

• Pricing Plans:

  • Free: 1,000 requests/month
  • Pro: 10,000 requests/month ($10/mo)
  • Ultra: 100,000 requests/month ($50/mo)

• n8n Example:

  {
    "method": "POST",
    "url": "https://instagram120.p.rapidapi.com/api/instagram/profile",
    "headers": {
      "X-RapidAPI-Host": "instagram120.p.rapidapi.com",
      "X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    },
    "body": {
      "username": "{{ $('Data Sanitizer').item.json.social_handles.instagram }}"
    }
  }
  

YouTube138 API

• Pricing Plans:

  • Free: 1,000 requests/month
  • Pro: 10,000 requests/month ($15/mo)
  • Ultra: 100,000 requests/month ($75/mo)

• n8n Example:

  {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "https://youtube138.p.rapidapi.com/channel/details",
    "headers": {
      "X-RapidAPI-Host": "youtube138.p.rapidapi.com",
      "X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_RAPIDAPI_KEY"
    },
    "queryParameters": {
      "id": "{{ $('Webhook').item.json.body.social_handles.youtube }}",
      "hl": "en",
      "gl": "US"
    }
  }
  

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Core Features

• Social Media Validation

  • Instagram follower counts, engagement, verification
  • YouTube subscriber counts, channel stats
  • Cross-platform scoring algorithm
  • Fraud prevention via email validation

• Intelligent Scoring

  • Multi-tier classification (Nano, Micro, Macro, Mega)
  • Engagement analysis per platform
  • Customizable approval thresholds

• Automation Actions

  • Auto-approve/reject with reasoning
  • Store results in Google Sheets
  • Send onboarding emails
  • Track performance stats

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Use Cases & Applications

• Marketing Agencies → Process 100+ daily influencer applications automatically
• Brands → Validate influencer metrics before partnerships
• Platforms → Qualify creators for platform admission automatically
• E-commerce → Build authentic influencer partnerships

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Key Benefits

✔️ Saves 80-90% processing costs ✔️ Cuts manual review time from 15 minutes → 30 seconds ✔️ Prevents fraud with real-time validation ✔️ Scales infinitely with no extra staffing

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Technical Specifications

• Execution time: 30–45 sec per application
• Throughput: 100+ applications/hour
• Success rate: 95%+ valid applications
• Cost: ~$0.05–$0.15 per application

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ROI & Cost Breakdown

• Manual: $15–25/hour human review
• Automated: $0.05–0.15/application
• Savings: 80–90% at scale
• Break-even: 50–100 apps/month

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Integration Example

// Example website form submission
fetch('https://your-n8n-instance.com/webhook/influencer-signup', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
  body: JSON.stringify(formData)
});

Sample Application Data:

{
  "name": "Sarah Johnson",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "social_handles": {
    "instagram": "sarahfitlife",
    "youtube": "SarahFitnessJourney"
  },
  "niche": "fitness",
  "country": "US",
  "rate_card": 750
}

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Installation

1. Import workflow JSON file into n8n
2. Add API credentials (RapidAPI, VerifiEmail, Gmail, Sheets)
3. Configure Sheets with correct columns
4. Customize scoring & emails
5. Test with sample apps
6. Activate workflow

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Disclaimers

• Requires paid RapidAPI plans for scale
• API rate limiting applies
• Data accuracy depends on APIs
• Ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance before production
• Always test before live deployment

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License

This template is provided as-is for educational and commercial use. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, platform TOS, and data privacy rules.