--- title: Social Media Influencers to Follow in 2018 description: There are tons of social media influencers out there, across different categories, talking about different things. We've compiled some of our favorites for those looking for a little inspiration. image: https://blog.carusele.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-1-1024x392-1.png --- s [![](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carusele%20logo%20%C2%AE%20logo%20Color%20(2)-1.png?width=504&height=360&name=Carusele%20logo%20%C2%AE%20logo%20Color%20(2)-1.png)](https://carusele.com/) - [Home](https://carusele.com/) - [Our Method](https://carusele.com/influencer-marketing-method/) - [Our Work](https://carusele.com/influencer-marketing-campaigns/) - [Blog](https://blog.carusele.com/) - [Resources](https://carusele.com/influencer-marketing-resources/) - [Contact Us](https://carusele.com/contact-us/) #### **Subscribe to The Spin!** Stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the influencer marketing space with our bi-weekly newsletter, The Spin. ## Mar 13 Social Media Influencers to Follow in 2018 Posted in [Bloggers](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/bloggers), [Bloggers to Follow](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/bloggers-to-follow), [Influencer Accounts](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/influencer-accounts), [Influencer Marketing](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/influencer-marketing), [Influencer to Follow](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/influencer-to-follow), [Influencers](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/influencers), [Social Media Influencers](https://blog.carusele.com/tag/social-media-influencers) - - - # How many social media influencers do you currently follow?   Chances are there’s someone out there you’re following just because you like their advice about being a first-time mom, or you enjoy trying out the latest recipes they’ve published, or maybe you just like laughing at the hilarious videos they put out once a week. Either way, there are TONS of [social media influencers out there](https://blog.carusele.com/5-types-social-media-influencers), across different categories, talking about different things. And if you’re looking for new people to follow and learn from, you’ve come to the right place. The following is a list of five different articles that dive into the world of influencer marketing and who you should be keeping an eye on this year. ### **[An A to Z List by Country of Woman Influencers to Follow](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/an-a-to-z-list-by-country-of-woman-influencers-to-follow/)** In case you were hiding under a rock, last week was International Women’s Day. And it was only fitting that our sister company, [**Ignite Social Media**](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/), a woman-owned agency, **[share this article](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/an-a-to-z-list-by-country-of-woman-influencers-to-follow/)** covering a list of knowledgeable, inspiring women from across the world. [![female social media influencers to follow](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-1-1024x392-1.png?width=600&name=Influencer-1-1024x392-1.png)](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/an-a-to-z-list-by-country-of-woman-influencers-to-follow/) ### **[8 African American Influencers to Follow](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/8-african-american-influencers-follow/)** We just mentioned that Ignite Social Media was a woman-owned agency, but the company is also led by an African-American president, [**Deidre Bounds**](https://medium.com/thenextgag-interviews/deidre-bounds-president-ignite-social-media-ce39d5b2d571). Deidre is not only known for her accomplishments throughout our organization but for the contributions she also makes to her community. And in honor of Black History month, Deidre took a moment to compile **[this list highlighting a few African-American influencers](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/8-african-american-influencers-follow/)** that inspire their communities as well. [![African-American social media influencers to follow](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-2-1024x390-1.png?width=600&name=Influencer-2-1024x390-1.png)](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/8-african-american-influencers-follow/) ### **[Carusele’s Award-Winning Influencers](https://carusele.com/letter-caruseles-award-winning-influencers/)** There’s no hiding that 2017 was a great year for Carusele, but we owed all of our success to the amazing influencers who worked hard on our campaigns. These hard-workers helped our agency win 19 different awards and honors across the industry, as well as the **[2017 Shorty Award for Small Agency of the Year](https://carusele.com/carusele-wins-small-agency-year-shorty-awards/)**. [![Carusele's award-winning social media influencers to follow](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-3-1024x386-1.png?width=600&name=Influencer-3-1024x386-1.png)](https://carusele.com/letter-caruseles-award-winning-influencers/) ### **[7 Travel Influencers you should be following on Social Media](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/7-travel-influencers-you-should-be-following-on-social-media/)** From pictures of national landmarks to exotic locations, I think we can all agree that with the age of social media that travel inspiration is all around us. And there are so many influencers sharing their perspectives on places you may want to visit one day. To satisfy your wanderlust, here’s a **[list of several influencers](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/7-travel-influencers-you-should-be-following-on-social-media/)** making their way across the world. [![travel social media influencers to follow](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-4-1024x391-1.png?width=600&name=Influencer-4-1024x391-1.png)](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/7-travel-influencers-you-should-be-following-on-social-media/) ### **[Top 6 Food Influencers to follow in 2017](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/top-6-food-influencers-follow-2017/)** I saved this for last to spare you from getting too hungry while reading this piece (like I am now), but the inner foodie inside all of us comes out when looking through these channels. **[These influencers](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/top-6-food-influencers-follow-2017/)** are well-known for creating stunning and unique recipes that audiences love to try. [![food social media influencers to follow](https://blog.carusele.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Influencer-5-1024x389-1.png?width=600&name=Influencer-5-1024x389-1.png)](https://www.ignitesocialmedia.com/influencer-marketing/top-6-food-influencers-follow-2017/)   Interested in learning more about the amazing social media influencers we are able to work with? **[Contact us today](https://carusele.com/prospective-clients/)** and we'll help bring your influencer marketing strategy to life. - - - ##### North Carolina 4000 Centregreen Way, Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513 Phone: [919-653-3334](tel:919-653-3334) ##### Michigan 280 Daines Street, #200 Birmingham, MI 48009 Phone: [919-653-2345](tel:919-653-2345) © Copyright 2026 Carusele, LLC. 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