About Runway Influence

At Runway Influence, authenticity is paramount. We believe that influencer marketing works best when campaigns are built on genuine connections and creative storytelling, rather than forced endorsements. To achieve this, we collaborate closely with our influencers in the creative process. Rather than dictating content from the top down, we empower creators to infuse their own voice and style into brand campaigns – making posts feel organic and relatable to their followers. This creator-informed strategy ensures sponsored content doesn’t come off as an ad, but as a natural extension of the influencer’s personal brand, yielding far higher engagement and credibility.

While creativity drives our content, data drives our strategy. Every campaign at Runway Influence begins with thorough research and planning. Our team conducts deep audience analysis, trend tracking, and competitor benchmarking before a single post goes live. We identify where your target audience spends time, what content they resonate with, and which influencers genuinely influence them. Using these insights, we craft a custom campaign blueprint designed to hit precise KPIs. From there, our in-house strategists, creatives, and data analysts work in concert to bring the campaign to life, whether it’s a viral TikTok challenge, an inspirational YouTube vlog, or a stunning Instagram carousel . The content might differ in format, but the goal is always the same – to captivate the audience and convert that attention into action.

We manage every facet of the campaign lifecycle to ensure quality and consistency. Our services cover everything: identifying and vetting the right influencers, negotiating partnerships, brainstorming creative concepts, producing high-quality photo and video content, obtaining content approvals, ensuring FTC compliance, posting and boosting content, and finally tracking all the results. This end-to-end project management means our brand partners can enjoy a seamless experience and peace of mind. We also provide robust analytics and transparent reporting, so clients see the real impact and ROI of each campaign in detail.

Crucially, Runway Influence maintains a laser focus on outcomes. We are not interested in vanity metrics or content for content’s sake. Every post, story, or video we create has a purpose and a performance target behind it. “We don’t believe in content for content’s sake. Our belief is in meaningful, scalable creative that produces outcomes,” says our founder Ernest Sturm. We optimize campaigns in real-time, doubling down on what works and tweaking what doesn’t, to maximize reach, engagement, and conversion. By uniting authentic creative with analytics-driven optimization, we consistently turn influencer content into tangible business results for our clients.

Runway Influence’s track record speaks for itself. We have spearheaded over 850 successful projects, generating thousands of pieces of viral content and activating hundreds of influencer partnerships along the way. Our campaigns have driven growth for brands across fashion, beauty, technology, automotive, hospitality, and more, proving our versatility in different markets. Time and again, our strategies have translated into explosive brand awareness and sales. We’ve helped brands go from obscurity to global recognition in a matter of months. In many cases, our hard-working team has boosted client social accounts by 100,000+ organic followers in a single month, taking companies “from zero to global” virtually overnight. This kind of rapid growth is possible because we know how to hit the social media sweet spot – combining captivating content with the perfect influencer and the precise audience targeting.

Our results aren’t just in follower counts; they show up in engagement quality and ROI. Many of our influencer activations see engagement rates and conversions well above industry benchmarks, directly driving revenue and brand lift for clients. For example, a recent campaign not only racked up millions of impressions, but also led to a measurable uptick in online sales and a sell-out of the featured product. We measure success in meaningful ways – increased website traffic, app downloads, event attendance, and of course, strong sales figures that clients can celebrate. By prioritizing genuine influence over hollow impressions, Runway Influence delivers long-term brand value that endures beyond any single campaign.

Part of what makes these achievements possible is our global reach. Though proudly rooted in Los Angeles, Runway Influence operates on a worldwide scale. We have expanded our services across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, executing campaigns in diverse markets with culturally tailored strategies. With additional offices and team members in key cities (including a presence in New York), we offer on-the-ground expertise and connections that span the globe. Our ability to navigate different regions – from the fashion capitals of Europe to emerging markets in Asia – means we can take a brand’s message international seamlessly. We’ve shown that the influencer marketing tactics we pioneered in the U.S. can be replicated to great success abroad, always adapted to local trends and platform preferences. This global perspective is invaluable to our clients in an increasingly interconnected consumer landscape.

It’s not just brands that have taken notice of our impact – the media has as well. Runway Influence has been spotlighted by leading outlets for revolutionizing how businesses engage audiences through influencers. Variety praised how few companies have perfected the art like Runway Influence in the ever-shifting digital arena. Harper’s Bazaar (Australia) hailed us as “the top fashion influencer marketing agency in the U.S.”, highlighting our high-profile campaigns and stellar roster of talent. We’ve also been featured in WWD, USA Today, Maxim, Elle, GQ, and the Los Angeles Times, among others, often with in-depth pieces examining our strategies and success stories. This recognition in the press underscores that Runway Influence is setting the standard and driving the conversation in our industry. We are humbled by these features, but also energized to continue pushing boundaries and living up to the title of industry leader.

As we look to the future, Runway Influence remains committed to innovation and excellence. We see ourselves not just reacting to trends, but actively defining them. Our team is constantly experimenting with emerging platforms (from the latest social apps to the next big thing in content) and incorporating new technologies like AI-driven analytics to keep our campaigns cutting-edge. We are investing in advanced tools to better predict viral moments and measure influence more accurately, ensuring our clients stay ahead of the curve. At the same time, we never lose sight of our core values: authenticity, creativity, and results. Every new strategy we adopt must align with our fundamental mission to create meaningful connections between brands and consumers.

Global expansion is also on the horizon. We plan to deepen our presence in key international markets and cultivate influencer talent in regions all over the world. By expanding our network and insights, we aim to offer truly 360-degree marketing strategies that can reach any audience our clients desire. Additionally, we believe in nurturing the next generation of marketing talent. Through mentorship initiatives and thought leadership, we’re sharing our knowledge and helping shape the future of influencer marketing beyond our own company.

Ultimately, our goal is to solidify Runway Influence’s status as the premier influencer marketing agency worldwide – the first name that brands think of when they seek to make a meaningful impact through social media. As Ernest Sturm has envisioned, we strive to be the go-to agency that iconic brands and top influencers trust to bring their collaborations to life. We will continue working with the world’s top influencers, celebrities, and supermodels, and partnering with the most aspirational brands, all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this fast-evolving field.

Runway Influence is proud of how far we’ve come since 2017, but we’re even more excited about what lies ahead. We remain dedicated to excellence in every campaign, big or small. Our passion for storytelling and our drive for results will never waver. In a crowded digital landscape, we will keep setting ourselves apart by delivering genuine influence, unforgettable content, and unmatched ROI. With our extensive influencer network and proven approach, Runway Influence is set to remain a dominant force in the influencer marketing industry for years to come. We invite brands who share our ambition to join us on this journey – together, let’s shape the future of marketing, one impactful campaign at a time.