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Enter your engagement metrics and value benchmarks to estimate the earned media value of your influencer content.

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What is EMV and why it matters?

Earned Media Value (EMV) is a metric that assigns a dollar value to the organic engagement generated by influencer content. It helps brands understand the monetary equivalent of likes, comments, shares, impressions, and clicks, as if they had paid for that same engagement through advertising.

EMV matters because it provides a common language between marketing teams and stakeholders to evaluate influencer campaign performance. It turns abstract engagement numbers into a concrete financial metric that can be compared against paid media spend.

How to calculate EMV?

Earned Media Value is calculated by assigning a dollar value to each type of engagement and summing them up.

EMV Formula:
  (Likes × Like Value)
+ (Comments × Comment Value)
+ (Shares × Share Value)
+ (Impressions ÷ 1,000 × CPM)
+ (Clicks × CPC)
Example:
  (230 likes × $0.10)
+ (12 comments × $0.50)
+ (5 shares × $0.20)
+ (18,500 impr. ÷ 1,000 × $7)
+ (9 clicks × $0.40)
= $23 + $6 + $1 + $129.5 + $3.6
= $163.10 EMV
Each multiplier represents the equivalent advertising cost you would pay to achieve that same engagement through paid media.

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Manual EMV calculation works for quick estimates, but real campaigns involve dozens of posts across multiple influencers. Avalan automatically tracks every post, measures engagement in real time, and calculates EMV across your entire campaign, no spreadsheets needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good EMV?
A good EMV depends on your industry and campaign goals. Generally, an EMV that exceeds the cost of the campaign indicates a positive return. For micro-influencers, EMVs of $500 to $5,000 per post are common, while top-tier influencers can generate $50,000 or more per post.
How accurate is this calculator?
This calculator provides a solid estimate based on industry-standard benchmark values. Actual EMV can vary depending on your niche, audience quality, and campaign context. You can customize the value parameters to match your industry benchmarks for more accurate results.
Can EMV be negative?
No, EMV cannot be negative since it is calculated from engagement metrics multiplied by positive value benchmarks. However, a very low EMV relative to campaign costs signals underperformance.
Can I calculate EMV automatically?
Yes. Avalan automatically tracks posts, measures engagement, and calculates EMV for all your influencer campaigns in real time. No more manual data entry, just connect your campaigns and let the platform do the work.

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