8x

8x (8x.social) operates a managed creator network that brands hire to generate organic social reach without paid media spend. Rather than publishing from branded pages or commissioning one-off influencer posts, 8x recruits creators who publish entertainment-first, short-form content from their own — often newly created — accounts and in their own voice, on the premise that platform algorithms and audiences respond better to content that is genuinely creator-made. The company describes itself as "not an agency" but an operating system for organic distribution.

On the brand side, 8x provides fully managed execution: sourcing creators, writing briefs, reviewing content daily, tracking performance, cutting underperforming creators and onboarding replacements, handling creator payments, and reporting. Its website states the network spans more than 237,000 creators across 50+ countries and claims first results within 3–5 days of a campaign starting, contrasted on-site with influencer marketing (2–4 weeks) and Meta Ads. Campaign formats cited include short-form social video, product demos, testimonials, tutorials and hooks, distributed on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

On the creator side, 8x runs an application-based marketplace with no follower minimum on most campaigns. Creators apply, browse or apply to campaigns, receive coaching on content performance, and earn a guaranteed base pay plus performance bonuses tied to views. A mobile app, "8x Creators" (developer: 8x Social, Inc., Dover, Delaware), lets creators find campaigns, submit drafts for brand feedback, sign contracts in-app, chat with brands, track deliverables and receive payouts to their bank via Stripe; it also includes an "Academy" with training on winning more deals and raising rates. The Google Play listing shows 100K+ downloads as of its July 2026 update.