Automate Influencer Evaluation & Campaign Management with Instagram/YouTube APIs

Description

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.

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

How It Works

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

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

🛠️ How to Set Up

Connect your application form to Webhook:

POST → https://[your-n8n-url]/webhook/influencer-signup
Sign up for RapidAPI and subscribe to Instagram120 + YouTube138 APIs.
Get VerifiEmail API key (100 free verifications/month).
Configure Gmail OAuth2 in Google Cloud Console for email automation.
Create a Google Sheets database for approved influencer storage.
Add credentials in n8n: RapidAPI, VerifiEmail, Gmail, Google Sheets.
Customize scoring thresholds & email templates in Function nodes.
Test with sample data:

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

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"
}
}
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

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

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

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

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

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
}

Installation

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

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

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.