Getting actual, usable influencer contact data out of a platform shouldn’t be so complicated—but it usually is. If you’re running multi-channel campaigns, you need more than a spreadsheet with a bunch of Instagram handles. You need real emails, social links, maybe even phone numbers, and you need them organized so you’re not wasting time or money.
This guide is for marketers, founders, and agency folks who are tired of fluff and just want to get their list out of Influencers Club into the tools you actually use. I’ll walk you through the export process, flag what works (and what doesn’t), and show you how to prep your data so you can actually launch campaigns—without getting stuck in CSV hell.
1. Get Clear on What Data You Actually Need
Before you even log in, get specific about what you want to export. Influencers Club can spit out a lot of info, but more isn’t always better.
Ask yourself: - Are you running email, DM, or SMS campaigns? (Or all three?) - Which platforms matter for your campaign—Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.? - Do you need just contact info, or also audience stats, location, or engagement metrics? - Are you planning to import this into a CRM, an email tool, or a spreadsheet?
Why it matters:
Exporting everything “just in case” sounds safe, but it’ll slow you down and make cleaning your data a nightmare. Decide on your must-haves up front.
Pro tip:
Most multi-channel campaigns boil down to needing a real email, a social handle (with a URL), maybe a name, and a rough location. Don’t overcomplicate it.
2. Build or Filter Your Influencer List Inside Influencers Club
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing list, Influencers Club gives you a few ways to narrow things down. This step is about quality, not just quantity.
Ways to filter:
- Platform: Choose by Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
- Follower count: Great for skipping over bots or micro accounts.
- Location: Filter by country, state, or city.
- Niche/Category: Beauty, fitness, gaming—whatever fits your campaign.
- Engagement rates: If you care about real reach, not just big numbers.
- Contact info available: Some creators don’t share their email or phone; you can filter to only see those who do.
Take your time here. A tight filter now saves you hours of cleaning later.
What to ignore:
Don’t get distracted by shiny metrics like “estimated earnings” or “influence score.” They sound scientific but aren’t usually actionable for exports.
3. Preview Your Results—And Spot-Check for Junk
Once you’ve set your filters, preview the list. Influencers Club usually shows a sample—use it.
- Look for missing emails or broken links.
- Check for obvious bots or junk accounts.
- Scan for duplicates.
If you spot issues, tweak your filters and re-run the search.
Real talk:
No tool is perfect. There will always be a few missing or outdated contacts. The idea is to minimize, not eliminate, garbage.
4. Select the Data Fields to Export
When you’re happy with your list, go to the export options.
Here’s what’s usually available: - Full name - Email address (if available) - Social handles (with URL) - Phone number (sometimes) - Follower counts - Location - Engagement rates - Bio/description
What you probably need: - Email (for email or CRM import) - Social URL and handle (for DMs or tracking) - Name (for mail merges) - Location (if you care about geo-targeting)
What to skip: - “About me” blurbs (they’re mostly fluff) - Every possible social stat (unless you’re really into spreadsheets)
Most platforms let you pick and choose. Less is more here.
5. Export the Data—Choose Your Format Wisely
Click that export button. Influencers Club usually gives you a few format options:
- CSV (most common, works with almost everything)
- XLS/XLSX (for Excel nerds)
- Direct integrations (if they exist—don’t count on it)
Best bet:
Go with CSV unless you have a specific reason not to. It’s clean, universal, and easy to upload elsewhere.
Heads up:
Some exports have limits (like 1,000 rows per file). If you have a huge list, you might need to split it up.
6. Clean Up Your Exported List
This is the part most people skip, but it’s where campaigns live or die.
What to check:
- Duplicates: Remove them, especially if you merged lists.
- Blanks: Nuke rows missing emails or key info—unless you’re using DMs only.
- Formatting: Make sure emails don’t have weird spaces or typos.
- Fake/generic contacts: Watch for “info@,” “contact@,” or “noreply@” emails.
- Country codes: If you’re using phone numbers, check formatting (not everyone uses “+1” or “+44” consistently).
Tools that help:
Excel, Google Sheets, or a tool like OpenRefine if you’re into data wrangling.
Pro tip:
Spot-check a handful of contacts manually—Google them, open the social profiles, and make sure they’re real and active.
7. Import Your Data Into Your Campaign Tools
Now you’ve got clean data. Time to actually use it.
For email campaigns:
- Import the CSV into your tool (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, etc.).
- Map fields correctly: email, first name, Insta handle, etc.
- Run a test—send a message to yourself first.
For DM campaigns:
- You’ll need the social handle and the platform URL.
- Many outreach tools can import CSVs for automated DMs (but double-check their anti-spam rules).
For SMS or phone:
- Check country codes and formatting.
- Make sure you’re compliant with opt-in rules—don’t blast people who haven’t agreed.
What not to do:
Don’t just hit “send” to 5,000 people at once. You’ll get flagged as spam or worse. Start small, see what bounces, and adjust.
8. Keep Your Data Fresh (and Out of Trouble)
Influencer data gets stale fast. Emails change, accounts get deleted, people go inactive.
- Set a reminder to re-export or re-validate your list every couple of months.
- Don’t buy or scrape data indiscriminately—it’s not worth the risk, and you’ll annoy people.
- Watch your sender reputation if you’re emailing at scale. Too many bounces = trouble.
Reality check:
No matter how good your source, you’ll never have a list that’s 100% accurate or up to date. That’s just how it is.
A Few Final Tips for Sanity
- Start small. Run a mini-campaign before blasting the whole list.
- Iterate on your filters—what worked last quarter might not work now.
- Don’t get obsessed with “perfect data.” Good enough is… good enough.
- If Influencers Club’s export isn’t giving you what you need, reach out to support. Sometimes manual tweaks are possible.
Multi-channel campaigns live or die by the quality of your data and how quickly you can actually use it. Don’t get bogged down chasing “the perfect list.” Get your contacts, run your test, and adjust as you go. Keep it simple, keep it moving.