United States
Bsmith78, operating under the handle @bsmith, is a US-based talent manager and independent creative director working at the intersection of music management and visual production.
Total Followers -0.7%
5K
Across Instagram
Primary Platform
YouTube
5K followers · 100% of audience
Engagement
16.0%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Nano
Est. $120–$335 / IG post
The official music video for SAMNX's debut single 'STADIUM' — directed, produced, and edited by Brendan Smith — was programmed at the Newport Beach Film Festival, screening Oct. 23 at The LOT.
As manager and director, Bsmith78 helmed the full production of the 'STADIUM' video for his client SAMNX, released July 17, 2025 on YouTube. The single is the lead track from SAMNX's upcoming debut album 'Desert Punk.'
| Platform | Followers | 30d Growth | Engagement | Posts / wk | Last upload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,783 | -35 | 16.0% | — | 3 months ago |
| Window | Combined | |||
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| Last 7 days | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 |
| Last 30 days | -35 -0.7% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | -35 |
| Last 90 days | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 |
| Last 365 days | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 +0.0% | +0 |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
Bsmith78, operating under the handle @bsmith, is a US-based talent manager and independent creative director working at the intersection of music management and visual production. Their work centers on developing independent artists — most notably RatedSAMNX — through platforms including UseJukebox, with an ethos built explicitly around no-label, self-determined releases. Directing credits such as the music video 'STADIUM' for RatedSAMNX reflect an aesthetic grounded in accessible formats: iPhone cinematography and 16mm film stock, signaling an intentional lo-fi visual sensibility well aligned with the indie music community's broader values around authenticity and craft.
Despite a nano-scale following, Bsmith78's engagement rate runs substantially above category norms — a clear signal that their audience is tightly connected to their artists and projects rather than passively scrolling past. That audience skews young, concentrated in the 18-to-34 bracket and predominantly female, with most reach in the United States and a modest international tail across the UK, Australia, and Mexico. Recurring Survivor-related hashtags suggest a secondary pop-culture interest layered onto their music-industry focus. With no formal brand partnerships on record, their positioning is entirely credibility-driven — making them a natural candidate for indie music distribution tools, film equipment brands, or creator-economy platforms as their artist roster and directorial portfolio continue to develop.
Bsmith78 reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via Instagram Reels and Stories. As a music creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. With no brand deals logged yet, they read as an available, category-aligned partner for advertisers building early presence in the space. Engagement on YouTube runs around 16.0%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. Their YouTube-first format lends itself to integrations that sit inside the creator's usual content rather than running as standalone ads. Because the audience follows music content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For United States-focused brands in music and related categories, Bsmith78 offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Bsmith78's tier (Nano, 5K combined followers, United States). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Bsmith78, the independent director and talent manager behind the @bsmith handle, directed "STADIUM" for RatedSAMNX. The project was built entirely without label backing, with Bsmith78 handling the creative direction as a fully independent collaborator.
RatedSAMNX is an independent artist — their work with Bsmith78 is explicitly described as having no label backing. Bsmith78 serves as their manager and has taken on directing work for their releases, keeping the whole operation independent.
Yes, Bsmith78 regularly tags posts with #shotonfilm and #16mm alongside #shotoniphone, pointing to a dual approach that mixes analog film with smartphone shooting. This combination of formats appears to be a deliberate part of their visual identity as an independent director.
UseJukebox is a music platform that Bsmith78 lists as one of their active projects in their Instagram bio. Their involvement sits within their broader role as a talent manager and creative operator working across the independent music space.
Bsmith78 manages RatedSAMNX, an independent recording artist, and also lists PlayToWorld among their current projects. They handle both management and directing duties for the acts they work with, operating entirely outside traditional label structures.
Survivor content shows up consistently in Bsmith78's hashtag use, with tags like #survivor, #survivor43, and #survivor44 appearing across their posts. The repeated seasonal tags suggest genuine engagement with the CBS reality franchise rather than one-off mentions.
PlayToWorld is listed directly in Bsmith78's Instagram bio as one of their active projects alongside UseJukebox and RatedSAMNX. The specific scope of the work isn't detailed publicly, but it's clearly part of their current professional focus.
Bsmith78's feed centers on their directing work — most notably music video and visual content for RatedSAMNX — shot on a mix of 16mm film and iPhone. Posts touching on the Survivor franchise also appear regularly through their hashtag choices, giving the account a mix of industry and personal interests.
Bsmith78's listed primary platform is YouTube, though their most visible public social presence runs through Instagram under the handle @bsmith. Their Instagram audience is concentrated in the 18–34 age range and sits predominantly in the United States.
Bsmith78 is based in the United States, which makes up the large majority of their Instagram following. Their work in independent music management and film directing appears centered in the U.S. market.
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