If you run or work at an influencer marketing agency, you already know one thing: reporting is everything.
You can be managing always-on influencer activations, seasonal paid campaigns, or content production for TikTok and Instagram, and at some point your client normally asks: “So… how did it perform?”
This is where having the right agency reporting tools can make or break your response. Just saying “It did really well!” doesn’t cut it anymore. You need clear metrics, sharp visuals, and a narrative that proves ROI and positions your agency as the expert.
Social media has evolved. So have client expectations. According to Statista, brands are expected to spend $300+ billion globally on digital advertising this year—with a growing chunk going to influencer marketing. That’s big money. And big money needs receipts.
Clients want more than impressions—they want proof of ROI, audience insights, and a clear next step.
But here's the kicker: reporting doesn’t just serve your client. It also helps you. When you build reports the right way, you:
I’ve seen agencies deliver reports that are 15 pages of numbers—and no narrative. That’s like handing someone a paint palette and calling it art. Data without context is just noise.
What clients want is a clear story:
And if you can do that with visuals, benchmarks, smart takeaways, and platform-specific insights? You're not just a vendor. You're a strategic partner.
I get it—reporting takes time. And when you’re juggling 12 accounts, 50 creators, and three platforms per client, who has time to build fancy dashboards?
That’s where templates and tools come in. Think of them as your shortcut to smarter reporting.
Tools like Influencity let you pull and blend marketing data from everywhere—Google, Meta, TikTok, Shopify, even offline sales data—into one place.
In this post, I’ll walk you through:
A social media report is a snapshot of how a brand is performing across its channels during a specific timeframe—weekly, monthly, quarterly, or campaign-based. It pulls in data, analyzes it, and highlights what’s working, what’s not, and where there’s opportunity.
Done right, a social media report gives you:
There are different flavors of reports too, here are a few:
You choose the type depending on what your client cares about most. In just a few words, here’s why every top-performing agency builds a solid reporting habit:
No client wants to sift through a 20-page deck packed with numbers that don’t matter to their goals. The secret to great reporting? Tracking the right KPIs that actually tell the story of campaign success.
Here’s a rundown of the most important social media metrics I always include in my reports — plus how I explain them to clients in plain English.
No, follower count isn’t everything — but it's still a helpful indicator of momentum. I usually break this down by platform and by creator. If a micro-influencer drove a 10% spike in IG followers after a collab, that’s worth highlighting.
Best for: Brand awareness campaigns, community growth initiatives
Pro tip: Tie follower growth to campaign moments. “We saw a 1,200-follower boost the day @yourcreator posted their GRWM TikTok.”
Quick reminder:
Both matter, but I use reach for brand awareness metrics and impressions to gauge visibility over time.
Best for: Awareness campaigns, content amplification
Likes, comments, shares, and saves are your social currency. High engagement means your content is hitting the right nerve. I love to call this the “content stickiness” metric.
Best for: Measuring creator impact, UGC quality, and audience fit. Industry average on Instagram? Around 1.2% — so anything over 3%? That’s gold.
You’d be surprised how many clients forget how many deliverables were included. Always include total post count + post types (e.g., 8 Reels, 3 carousels, 2 Stories).
Best for: Scope-of-work recaps, retainer justifications
Pro tip: Use this to compare output vs. engagement. More posts ≠ more results.
Use UTM links or social analytics tools to track social-driven sessions and clicks. If you're using influencer-specific codes or links, even better — double-dip on attribution.
Best for: Conversion-focused campaigns, product drops, affiliate initiatives
This is your show-stopper stat. For e-commerce or lead-gen brands, conversions are the holy grail. Whether you're tracking via promo codes, affiliate links, or platform pixels, include:
Best for: Paid creator campaigns, affiliate programs, direct response ads
Pro tip: Even if conversion tracking isn’t perfect, show directional value. “
Especially important for Stories, link-in-bio content, or CTA-driven ads. A high CTR shows intent — your audience didn’t just scroll; they clicked.
Best for: Swipe-up links, paid social, product launches.
Short-form video is queen — TikToks, Reels, Shorts, Lives — they all have unique watch behaviors. Track:
Best for: Awareness campaigns, product education, launches
Tip: Don’t just show the number — give context.
Views are nice. Engagement is better. Track likes, comments, shares, and reposts for videos just like static content.
Best for: Content testing, UGC quality checks, scaling paid with video.
It’s tempting to hang your hat on one number, but great reports connect the dots across multiple KPIs.
For example:
Strong video views but poor CTR? Your hook might not be clear. Use Influencity to pull this data cleanly and tie it to your campaign objectives.
Trust me, having the right report format can be the difference between "looks good" and "when can we sign the next one?"
I've compiled the 15 most useful types of reports influencer agencies should have in their toolkit—especially when using tools like Influencity, which helps automate, visualize, and analyze campaign performance across platforms.
Best for: Tracking content drops or influencer seeding by date.
Use it to show how your planned posts performed by day/week, with breakdowns for engagement, reach, and creator activity. Perfect for ongoing or pre-launch campaigns.
Pro tip: Influencity’s planner pairs perfectly here—track delivery + performance in one platform.
Best for: In-progress check-ins.
Use this to give clients a pulse check on what’s working mid-campaign—great for adjusting creative, reallocating budget, or swapping out underperforming creators before it’s too late.
You can use tools like Canva, which has several professional-looking report templates.
Best for: Wrapping a specific influencer campaign.
Include performance highlights, top content examples, audience engagement, ROI, and lessons learned. Add a few visuals and actionable insights, and this becomes your pitch for round two.
Best for: Clients using multiple services (UGC, paid media, organic).
This is a high-level recap of everything you're managing for them—platforms, content types, influencer outreach, asset delivery, and results.
Best for: Clients who want to stay close to creator activity.
Show which influencers drove conversations, shares, and reactions each week. It’s lightweight but super effective for fast-moving brands or seasonal pushes.
Best for: Consistent updates with clear trend tracking.
Track engagement, follower growth, traffic, conversions, and influencer-generated content. Use Influencity to auto-pull this kind of information into a PDF and make your life easier.
Tip: Include screenshots of top posts—it helps clients connect metrics to real content.
Best for: Internal agency use or detail-oriented clients.
Document what was posted, any delays, wins, or insights from the week. Include outreach status, influencer feedback, or customer reactions. This is your “always on” report.
Best for: Visualizing how each platform contributes to results.
Break out TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc., and show engagement rates, impressions, and content format performance (e.g., Reels vs. Stories).
Bonus: Helps inform next month’s platform strategy.
Best for: Strategic planning and budget discussions.
Pull together campaign performance, UGC output, top creators, and platform trends. Show how influencer content drove long-term outcomes—reach, retention, and revenue.
Pro tip: Compare to previous quarters for easy momentum tracking.
Best for: Helping brands understand who they’re reaching.
Include creator audience data: location, age, gender, interests. Influencity’s audience analysis tools make this plug-and-play.
Best for: Brands who want POV on what’s next.
Highlight emerging content trends, high-performing creator styles, niche hashtags, or seasonal content that’s resonating. Position your agency as the strategist—not just the executor.
Best for: Putting performance in context.
Compare client results to industry benchmarks or competing brands. Include share of voice, engagement averages, and posting frequency across platforms.
Influencity’s Discover tool + IRM can help you track creator overlap and our Monitoring tool help you discover competitor activity.
Best for: Measuring audience-building efforts.
Show follower growth, reach expansion, or engagement trends by platform. Great for clients investing in long-term community building.
Best for: Big-picture reporting and renewals.
Use this to show how influencer partnerships contributed to the brand’s year. Include content libraries, cost vs. ROI, top creator partnerships, and platform-specific wins.
Tip: Include a “what we’d do next year” section to guide strategy.
Best for: Tracking influencer whitelisting or dark posts.
If you’re running ads using influencer content, show reach, CTR, CPA, and ROAS per post or creator. Influencity + Meta/Google Ads data = a goldmine.
Here’s how I usually break it down by client type:
We’ve all seen social media reports that are just a wall of numbers with zero context. Or worse, beautifully designed but filled with fluff and no real insight. If you're an influencer marketing agency, your clients don’t just want data — they want answers, direction, and justification for every euro, peso, or dollar they’ve invested.
Here’s how to make sure your reports actually do their job:
Before you dive into dashboards, charts, and performance metrics, pause and ask the most important question: “What was the point of this campaign?”
Too often, we see reports loaded with numbers but missing context. But here’s the truth: every good social media report starts with a clear, strategic goal — and not just any goal, a SMART one.
Use the SMART framework to set the direction for your reporting and filter out the noise:
Agency Tip: SMART goals aren’t just for the pitch deck. They should guide your reporting structure, your KPIs, and your narrative. If a slide, chart, or stat doesn’t map back to the original goal — cut it. It’s just noise.
And remember, even ambitious goals need to be realistic. Don’t promise a 10x follower increase if your client has a $2K budget and three creators on deck. Set goals you can confidently track and hit.
Framing your data this way not only helps you stay focused, it also helps your clients understand the “why” behind your insights — and sets the stage for smarter strategy pivots when needed.
Your CMO client doesn’t care about the story taps forward. They care about impact. Know your audience and choose KPIs accordingly.
Here’s a cheat sheet:
If you’re pitching upsells or future campaign ideas, tie KPIs back to client business goals — not just social metrics.
Nobody wants to build a daily report unless it’s absolutely necessary. Choosing the right reporting frequency is about efficiency, expectations, and impact.
You wouldn’t check your weight every 15 minutes during a diet, right? Same logic applies here. The frequency of your reporting should match the pace, purpose, and pressure of the campaign.
Here’s how to break it down:
Use when:
Why does it work? Great for identifying sudden shifts, trending content, or campaign hiccups before they snowball.
Use when:
Why does it work? Gives you actionable feedback fast, without drowning your team in spreadsheets.
Use when:
Why does it work? Balances detail and time. Most clients expect monthly reporting — it's a sweet spot for clarity and strategy.
Use when:
Why does it work? Quarterly reports eliminate the noise of daily anomalies and help surface longer-term trends, ideal for decision-making and strategic resets.
Use when:
Why does it work? Perfect for wrapping up a year of wins, learnings, and insights — and teeing up what’s next.
Pro Tip for Agencies: Set cadence expectations with your client early. Don’t default to weekly reporting if the campaign doesn’t need it. Save your team’s time and your client’s attention for when it really matters.
Also, all major social platforms let you pull data by specific date ranges — Influencity can help automate this step so you’re not rebuilding wheels every week.
Before you touch a chart or drop in a TikTok preview, ask yourself this: “Who is going to read this report — and what do they care about?”
Because spoiler alert: a junior marketing manager and a CMO do not want the same thing from your 12-page performance doc.
Your social media report isn’t a one-size-fits-all spreadsheet dump. The value of your report depends on how well it speaks to the person reading it. When you tailor the report to your audience’s priorities, you're more likely to:
Here’s how to adjust your report depending on who's reading it:
Your move: Give them charts, content examples, and optimization opportunities.
Your move: Keep it executive-ready. Use bold takeaways, visuals, and clear financial impact.
Your move: Include highlights, top creator callouts, and next-step recommendations.
Pro Tips to Tailor Your Report:
Most clients don’t want to scroll through a wall of numbers — and you shouldn’t have to present one either.
A great social media report is about how you show it. Visuals make your insights easier to digest, easier to remember, and way more impactful in a client meeting. Visuals turn “what happened” into “why it matters.” They help your audience connect the dots between data and outcomes. Think of your charts and screenshots as your campaign’s highlight reel.
Here’s your no-fuss formula for visual success:
Bar & Line Charts: Perfect for tracking engagement trends, audience growth, or reach over time.
Example: “TikTok reach doubled from Week 2 to Week 3 — thanks to a creator collab and trending audio.”
Side-by-Side Post Previews: Drop in thumbnails of top posts with their metrics: saves, comments, views, etc.
Example: “This Reel drove 3x more saves than any other post — visual how-to content works.”
Screenshots of Top Content: Highlight top-performing creator posts or UGC. Show the actual post — not just the number behind it.
Example: “@wellnesswithlea’s GRWM TikTok drove 40% of clicks. Screenshot included to visualize what resonated.”
Highlight Takeaways with Visual Cues: Use emojis, bold text, color-coded highlights or shaded boxes to call out important points. This helps non-technical clients instantly spot what matters most.
You don’t need to be a designer — but you do need to make your reports scannable and client-friendly. Use tools that take care of the heavy lifting:
Pro Tip: If your visuals only show the “what,” and not the “so what,” go back and reframe. Your visuals should do two jobs:
It’s hard to know how well you’re doing without a benchmark. That’s why competitive reports are highly important in high-impact social media reporting.
Yes, your client’s CTR might be 3%, but what if the industry average is 1.5%? Now you’re not just reporting — you’re winning.
Basically, it’s as simple as understanding that your clients don’t just want numbers — they want context. They need to know things like: Are we ahead of the curve?Are we falling behind? Or What’s everyone else doing that we should test?
A well-placed competitor stat instantly makes your report more valuable — and positions you as a strategic partner, not just a service provider.
1. Audience Growth: Who's gaining followers — and how fast? If a competitor’s numbers are surging, it's time to analyze their playbook.
Pro tip: Compare month-over-month or quarter-over-quarter growth rates.
2. Share of Voice: Who’s owning the conversation? Are they getting more mentions, hashtags, or UGC? Tools like Influencity can help you measure this across platforms.
Steal like an artist — if it’s working for them, test it yourself.
4. Creative & Format Trends: Are your competitors riding trends you’ve ignored? Do they use story polls, behind-the-scenes TikToks, or unboxing content more than you? This can inspire both creator briefs and organic content strategies.
No time to spy manually? Influencity does the heavy lifting.
The Influencity Discover + IRM + Monitoring – Compare creator data side by side and we provide a full-suite social benchmarking. We also offer follower and post activity trends over time.
Insights > Info. Always. Think of this section as your strategy launchpad. You’ve shown the numbers — now tell your client what they actually mean, and what to do next.
Every metric must answer one simple question: So what? If it doesn’t, it doesn’t belong in the report.
❌ “TikTok reach = 107K”
✅ “TikTok delivered 107K reach — 2x more than Instagram. Recommend prioritizing TikTok for future awareness-stage campaigns.”
When done right, your report becomes a performance review, pitch deck, and strategy doc in one. Clients won’t just see how their campaign did — they’ll understand why, what to do next, and why they should rebook with you.
Now that’s reporting that drives results (and renewals).
Your data alone isn’t enough. Even the most impressive engagement rate or ROI stat can fall flat if it’s buried in a sea of bullet points and spreadsheets.
That’s where storytelling with data comes in.
As someone who’s built dozens (okay, hundreds) of influencer reports, I can tell you: the reports that stick are the ones that highlight the humans behind the numbers, spotlight the unexpected, and make the client feel excited — not just informed.
Here’s how to do that
Make this metric front and center. Set the tone and spark curiosity.
Clients love seeing which influencers crushed it.
Example: “@cleanbeautywithjules had a 6.1% engagement rate — nearly 3x the campaign average. Her unboxing video drove 35% of all code redemptions.”
This turns raw data into talent strategy. Should you rebook her? Boost her post with paid spend? Use it in an ad? (Yes, yes, and yes.)
Not all content types are created equal. Use your data to show what format resonated most:
Clients want to know where they’re getting the most bang for their buck — and you want to know what to scale next time.
Don’t just lump everything together. Show how each platform performed in its own lane:
Pro tip: Platforms have different personalities — show how your strategy flexed across them.
If you’re using a tool like Influencity, pull in visual previews of top posts. Charts are great — but what really sticks are the actual pieces of content that drove performance.
What to include:
Clients love seeing the real work — not just the numbers behind it.
Not all stakeholders want the same thing. Think about who’s reading:
Tools like Influencity let you create custom views or filtered reports that speak to each person’s priorities. Don’t sleep on this — personalization is powerful.
This is your moment to shine as a strategist. Don’t just say what happened — say why it happened.
Example: “Although TikTok had lower conversions, the reach and shares indicate strong top-funnel impact. Recommend testing paid amplification using best-performing creators for retargeting next quarter.”
This shows your brain is in it — not just your report builder.