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.

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": "test@gmail.com",
 "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": "sarah.fitness@gmail.com", "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.