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Student-run marketing agency

Campus creators who actually speak student.

The Clique Worth Joining

Campus Cliques connects brands with handpicked student ambassadors, creators, and micro-influencers across everyday campuses, not just the usual “big name” schools. Authentic, student-led campaigns that drive real reach, conversions, and campus buzz.

150+
Student creators & ambassadors
100+
Campuses tapped into
3–5×
Higher engagement vs. generic ads
Our story

Micro-influencer seeding, dorm lobby takeover, and UGC TikTok wave for a national beverage brand looking to win Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Dorm activations UGC sprint
Creators 42 campus leads
Content 110+ pieces in 10 days
Impact 4.1× avg. story views
For students. By students.
Built for brands that care about culture
Emerging beverage brands
Student housing & real estate
DTC lifestyle & wellness
Fintech & career platforms
Why Campus Cliques

Traditional student marketing fails because it doesn't understand student culture.

Traditional Marketing Is Disconnected: Brands Overlook Diverse Student Voices and Don't Hire the Students They Aim to Engage.

The problem

Most campus campaigns are built in boardrooms, not in dorm rooms. They miss how students actually talk, what they care about, and where they hang out.

  • Same few campuses targeted again and again.
  • Low engagement from templated ads and flyers.
  • Student voices ignored or invited in only at the last step.

The Campus Cliques approach

We’re a student-run agency that designs campaigns from inside campus culture. Our network of creators, ambassadors, and club leaders build campaigns that feel like they belong in the feed, not like an ad break.

Student-led strategy Ambassador programs UGC & creator campaigns In-person activations Ongoing campus presence
For Brands

Scale your brand through the power of student ambassadors.

Connect with the next generation through creators they trust.

What we do for brands

  • Design full-funnel launch plans for specific campuses or regions.
  • Recruit, vet, and manage student ambassadors that match your ideal customer.
  • Brief creators to produce platform-native content on TikTok, Instagram, and Reels.
  • Run on-campus activations: tabling, move-in week drops, club collabs, and more.

Campaign types

Welcome Week launches Dorm & apartment move-in Product sampling & PR boxes Club & org partnerships Ambassador “street teams” UGC-only sprints Always-on campus presence

Share your goals (installs, signups, sales, attendance) and we’ll reverse-engineer a student-led plan to hit them.

For Students

Stop creating content for free and start monetizing your influence.

Join Campus Cliques as a creator or ambassador and turn your campus influence into paid campaigns, brand deals, and real marketing experience for brands you actually like.

Who we’re looking for

  • Student creators on TikTok, IG, or YouTube with 1K+ followers.
  • Campus connectors: RAs, club leaders, peer mentors, athletes.
  • Students who love events, hosting, and building community.

What you get

Paid campaigns Free product & PR boxes Real agency experience Portfolio & references Flexible, on-campus work

Apply once, get considered for multiple brand campaigns across the semester.

How it works

Don't just target your audience, transform them into brand advocates.

Effortless for you, strategic for us, all powered by student creators.

Activation Overview

  1. 1
    Discovery call
    We learn your goals, target campuses, and success metrics (signups, sales, app installs, or awareness).
  2. 2
    Student-led strategy
    Our student team builds a campus-first plan with a mix of creators, ambassadors, and in-person touchpoints.
  3. 3
    Launch & activate
    We recruit talent, ship product, brief creators, and run activations on the ground and online.
  4. 4
    Measure & scale
    You get a clear report on content, reach, and results, plus options to renew, expand, or go always-on.

Why brands stay with us

  • Transparent pricing and straightforward scopes.
  • One point of contact, student team behind the scenes.
  • Campus strategy that can plug into your existing paid media and CRM funnels.
  • Zero “spray and pray,” everything is trackable.
FAQ

Questions from brands & students, answered.

Brands

What kind of brands do you work with? +
We partner with consumer-facing brands that want to build a real relationship with students, from beverages and lifestyle to fintech, housing, and career platforms.
How do you price campaigns? +
Pricing depends on the number of campuses, creators, ambassadors, and activations involved. We offer one-time launch campaigns and semester-long programs.
Can you work with our in-house marketing team? +
Yes. We often act as the “campus arm” of existing teams, feeding student insight and UGC into your broader strategy.

Students

Do I need a huge following to join? +
No. We work with micro-creators, campus leaders, and students who are just well-connected on their campus, engagement and fit matter more than follower count. We suggest having at least 1,000 followers on TikTok or Instagram.
Is this remote or in-person? +
Many campaigns blend both: you may be posting from your own accounts while also helping with in-person activations on your campus.
Is it paid? +
Yes. Most roles include a mix of payment, free product, and performance-based bonuses. Details vary by brand and campaign.
Let’s talk

Ready to join the Clique?

Choose the path that fits you best. Brands can connect with our student-run team to plan campus campaigns, and students can apply to become part of the Campus Cliques ambassador network.