# softstory

> softstory is a global influencer marketing agency that connects brands with creators for authentic partnerships. We plan, produce, and scale campaigns that engage audiences and drive measurable growth.

## About

- Agency name: softstory (operated by Schalumov Corporation Limited)
- Headquarters: Hong Kong
- Languages: English, German, Japanese
- Markets: North America, Europe, APAC (Japan specialty)
- Founded: 2023
- Website: https://www.softstorymedia.com

## Services

- **Influencer Campaign Management**: End-to-end campaign planning, creator sourcing, negotiation, production, and reporting
- **Creator Vetting & Matching**: AI-augmented vetting of creators for brand safety, audience fit, and engagement quality
- **Brand Partnerships**: Connecting brands with authentic creators across YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and TikTok
- **Content Strategy**: Story-driven creative briefs and content production guidance
- **Paid Amplification & Whitelisting**: Creator content whitelisting and paid amplification across Meta, Google/YouTube, TikTok
- **Localization**: Multilingual campaign support (EN/DE/JA) with cultural fit checks

## Key Differentiators

- Human + AI hybrid approach: LLMs handle scale and pattern recognition, specialists bring context and brand voice
- Story-driven philosophy: "Whisper, don't shout" — prioritizing authentic resonance over reach
- Platform expertise: YouTube (including Shorts) as core strength; also Twitch, Instagram, TikTok
- Data-driven: CPA/ROAS, brand-lift, sentiment analysis, cohort tracking — not just impressions
- Japan/APAC specialization with native-level support

## Platforms

- YouTube (core strength, including Shorts)
- Twitch
- Instagram
- TikTok

## Pricing

- Minimum budget: USD 2,000
- Models: Project-based or retainer
- Currencies: USD (default), JPY/EUR available

## Contact

- Email: contact@softstory.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/softstory-media/
- Website contact form: https://www.softstorymedia.com/en#contact

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.softstorymedia.com/en)
- [Blog](https://www.softstorymedia.com/en/blog)
- [Authors](https://www.softstorymedia.com/en/authors)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.softstorymedia.com/en/privacy)
- [Full LLM context](https://www.softstorymedia.com/llms-full.txt)