The Rise of Regional Creators: How Tier 2 & Tier 3 Influencers Are Driving Big Results
For years, influencer marketing was dominated by metro-based creators—polished, English-speaking, and rooted in Tier 1 cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. But the tide is turning.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 influencers are now at the forefront of engagement, relatability, and trust. And smart brands are paying attention.
In this blog, we explore why regional creators are booming, what’s fueling their growth, and how your brand can tap into this powerful shift.
Who Are Regional Creators?

Regional creators are influencers who primarily cater to local languages, cultures, and cities beyond the metros.
Think of creators from:
- Patna, Surat, Lucknow, Indore, Coimbatore, Kochi, Jaipur, and Bhubaneswar
- Who speak in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and Kannada
- And whose content reflects local humor, lifestyle, dialects, and values
Why Tier 2 & Tier 3 Creators Are Thriving

✅ 1. Higher Relatability = Higher Engagement
People love content they see themselves in. A creator speaking in their local language, wearing similar clothes, and shopping from the same markets feels more authentic than a luxury creator in Mumbai.
Stat: Regional language content gets 2x more engagement than English-first content in semi-urban areas (Source: KPMG India Report)
✅ 2. Massive Untapped Audiences
The next wave of internet users is not from metros — it's from Bharat.
- 70% of India’s internet users now come from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities
- Platforms like ShareChat, Moj, and YouTube Shorts are booming in these regions
✅ 3. Cost-Effective Collaborations
Regional creators with 20K–100K followers offer:
- High engagement
- Lower CPMs (cost per thousand views)
- Localized conversion power
For the price of one metro mega influencer, you can collaborate with 10–20 regional creators and reach a deeply engaged audience.
✅ 4. Great for Hyperlocal Campaigns
If you’re promoting:
- A local restaurant chain
- A language learning app
- Regional D2C products
- Or even state-specific events
Regional creators are the perfect voice to amplify your message authentically.
✅ 5. They Build Trust Faster
Word-of-mouth is still king in small towns. A creator who lives next door, shops where you shop, and speaks how you speak has built-in trust with their audience — a factor no paid ad can replicate.
How to Work with Regional Influencers

✅ Use AI-powered discovery tools
Platforms like Findcollab let you:
- Filter creators by region, language, category, and budget
- Use sample-based instant discovery to find similar profiles
- View real engagement data before you commit
✅ Keep briefs simple and language-flexible
Let them use their own dialect and storytelling style. Authenticity matters more than polish.
✅ Run mass-micro campaigns
Collaborate with 20–50 small creators for hyperlocal awareness at scale. Then boost the top-performing posts.
Brand Examples Leveraging Regional Influencers
- Meesho: Built its Tier 2 growth through low-cost influencer campaigns in Hindi, Tamil & Bengali.
- Kuku FM: Partnered with regional creators to promote their language-first audio content.
- Local FMCG brands: Now turning to creators in Bhilai, Guntur, and Ranchi to sell fast-moving products.
Final Thoughts
The future of influencer marketing in India isn’t just Bollywood or Bangalore — it’s Bhubaneswar, Bareilly, and Belgaum.
Regional creators are not a trend. They are the new powerhouses of digital influence — authentic, affordable, and wildly effective.
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