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59.7%
59.7% -- purchase intent lift for social media influencer endorsements (2026)
People were 59.7% more likely to say they would buy a protein shake when endorsed by a social media influencer compared to a celebrity.
- Study specifically evaluated purchase intent for a protein shake
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59.7%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2026
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
Science Says
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social media influencer endorsements: 59.7% purchase intent lift. Source: Science Says (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/influencer-vs-celebrity-purchase-intent-59-7
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