Eros vs an influencer marketing agency
Short answer: if you run one to a handful of restaurants and want local people through the door, a platform like Eros costs less and keeps you in control. If you want a national campaign with big names and someone else doing everything, hire an agency.
| Eros | Typical agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $99 to $199 a month plus your food cost | Monthly retainer plus creator fees |
| Contract | Optional. Month to month, or 6 or 12 months for a lower rate | Often 3 to 12 months |
| Who picks creators | You, from creators who applied to you | The agency, with your sign off |
| Creator accountability | Card on file, public rank score | Varies |
| Time to first post | Usually days | Usually weeks, after onboarding |
| Reporting | Live, per creator and per post | Usually a monthly report |
| Best for | Local restaurants, cafes and food brands | National brands, big launches, full production |
Who Eros is for
Restaurant owners and marketing leads who want a steady stream of local creator content, want to choose who comes in, and would rather put money into food than retainers.
Who should hire an agency
Brands running a national push, working with celebrity creators, or needing full creative production and paid media management. That is real work and agencies are built for it.
When is an agency the better choice?
If you are running a national campaign, want celebrity or macro creators, need full creative production, or want someone to also run your paid ads, an agency is built for that. Eros is built for local businesses that want local people through the door.
Can I use Eros and an agency together?
Yes. Some venues use an agency for brand work and Eros for ongoing local creator visits, because the two do different jobs.
See who near you wants to post about your place.
Create a free account and browse the creators in your area before you spend anything. No card needed to sign up, and plans start at $99 a month when you launch.