Influencer marketing for local brands
Influencer Marketing Platform for Local Brands
Match with vetted local NYC creators, run in-person campaigns in under 5 minutes, and track real foot traffic and ROI from one platform.
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Storytime is the influencer marketing platform built specifically for local brick-and-mortar brands. Most platforms focus on reach and brand awareness; Storytime focuses on local, in-person creator visits that drive real foot traffic. You select influencer reach tiers, Storytime matches you with vetted local NYC creators, creators visit your business, and you track impressions, visits, and ROI from one dashboard. No ad spend, no agency, no manual creator outreach. Brands have achieved 1,230% to 1,770% ROI.
Case studies
How TMPL Achieved a 1,770% ROI in 90 Days With Zero Ad Spend
Discover how TMPL Clubs shifted from paid ads to organic creator content through Storytime, achieving a 1,770% ROI in just 3 months.
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How Storytime Boosted Ana Luisa’s Foot Traffic by 30% in Two Weeks
See how Ana Luisa achieved 30% foot traffic increase with Storytime. Real metrics from NYC jewelry brand using local influencer marketing.
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How Arabica Scaled from No Influencer Strategy to over 100 Monthly Partnerships
Discover how Arabica generated 1.2M impressions and built a steady local community by activating over 500 creators through Storytime.
Read case study →Why brands choose Storytime
Built for brick-and-mortar
Not a generic influencer marketplace — designed for local businesses that need foot traffic, not just impressions.
Vetted local creators
Every creator is verified, NYC-based, and matched to your neighborhood.
In-person visits
Creators visit your business, experience it, and post authentic content.
Trackable ROI
1,230%–1,770% ROI achieved with zero ad spend. See foot traffic, impressions, and content in real-time.
Frequently asked questions
What is Storytime, the influencer marketing platform?
Storytime is a self-serve influencer marketing platform built for local brick-and-mortar brands. You select influencer reach tiers, Storytime matches you with vetted local NYC creators, creators visit your business in person, and you track impressions, visits, and ROI from one dashboard. No ad spend, no agency, no manual creator outreach.
How is Storytime different from other influencer marketing platforms?
Most influencer marketing platforms focus on reach and brand awareness. Storytime focuses on local, in-person creator visits that drive real foot traffic for brick-and-mortar businesses. Creators are vetted, local, and paid through the platform. Brands have achieved 1,230% to 1,770% ROI, results broad reach platforms rarely deliver for physical stores.
Is there a Storytime influencer app for creators?
Yes. Storytime has a creator app, Storytime Influencers on the App Store, where NYC creators apply, get matched with local brand campaigns, attend in-person experiences, and get paid. Brands use the web platform to launch campaigns. The app is built for local brand deals and recurring collaborations, not one-off shoutouts.
How much does the Storytime influencer marketing platform cost?
Storytime offers tiered influencer reach packages so brands can match their budget. Campaigns require no ad spend, creators are paid through the platform, and brands have achieved 1,230% to 1,770% ROI. Request a demo for pricing tied to your business type and reach tier.
Why in-person beats paid ads: Nielsen’s consumer-trust research has long shown people trust recommendations from real people over brand advertising, and the Influencer Marketing Hub benchmark report consistently ranks smaller, local creators among the highest-engagement partners.
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Launch your campaign in 5 minutes
Join the NYC brands using Storytime to fill tables, classes, and stores with local creators. No ad spend, no agency.