Ben Folds

Ben Folds

Country: US | Gender: male

Influence: 63.10% Fanbase: 52.47% Trending: 68.41% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-15

95,948

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-07 18:52:29 UTC

Genres

rockpermanent wavepop rockpiano rockrockalternative rock

Biography

The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer Ben Folds has built a diverse catalog of multi-platinum music, encompassing pop albums with Ben Folds Five, solo projects, and collaborations. His latest solo album "What Matters Most" and a holiday album released in 2024 have received critical acclaim, with a live album recorded at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra scheduled for 2025. Folds, currently touring as a pop artist and performing with top symphony orchestras, serves as the first-ever Artistic Advisor to the NSO, curating the concert series "Declassified: Ben Folds Presents" at the Kennedy Center.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Folds is a New York Times Best Selling author and film, TV, and theatre composer. He launched the charitable initiative "Keys For Kids" in North Carolina in 2022, supporting piano lessons for economically disadvantaged children through existing nonprofits. Folds is an advocate for arts policies on a national scale, contributing to Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.

Ben Folds Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-15

Ben Folds performs best with fans in the 25-34 range, concentrated in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. Audience composition is heavily male (67%), which simplifies targeting and creative tone. The most reliable reach comes from Youtube at 13,590 avg views per post, with Youtube providing steady community replies and saves. Brand adjacency trends toward Yamaha (musical instruments), Spotify (streaming service), Apple Music (streaming service), signaling clear alignment with Merchandise featuring album art, Vinyl records of latest albums, Exclusive concert tickets. If the brief is to seed a message that travels organically, Ben Folds is positioned to deliver.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Ben Folds score 0.72%Low bucket.
Product: Merchandise featuring album artProduct: Vinyl records of latest albumsProduct: Exclusive concert tickets
Followers:95,948
Engagements:695
Rate:0.7%
Posts:131
Views:16,535
Avg Likes:662
Avg Comments:65
Avg Views:16,535

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 95,948 · Engagements 695 · Rate 0.7%
Posts 131 · Views 16,535 · Avg Likes 662 · Avg Comments 65 · Avg Views 16,535
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 34%
18-24: 33%
35-44: 19%
45-64: 10%
Largest: 25-34 (34%); next: 18-24 (33%)
Gender Split Female: 33%
Male: 67%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (67%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (49%)
UNITED KINGDOM (9%)
BRAZIL (5%)
CANADA (5%)
AUSTRALIA (5%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (49%), UNITED KINGDOM (9%), BRAZIL (5%)
Platform Engagement Tiktok: 2,945 avg views/post · Youtube: 13,590 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 13,590 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 438 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

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Recommendations

Products & Services
  • Merchandise featuring album art
  • Vinyl records of latest albums
  • Exclusive concert tickets
  • Music lessons and workshops
  • Collaborative projects with other artists
  • Charity events for 'Keys For Kids'
  • Streaming service partnerships
  • Music-themed apparel
Marketing Angles
  • Highlight collaborations with symphony orchestras
  • Focus on storytelling in music and writing
  • Promote charitable initiatives
  • Engage fans through interactive social media content
  • Leverage nostalgia for 90s rock
  • Create behind-the-scenes content for tours
Content Themes
  • Music education and advocacy
  • Behind-the-scenes of live performances
  • Personal stories behind songs
  • Collaborations with other musicians
  • Fan engagement through Q&A sessions
  • Exploration of musical influences
Partnership Brands
  • Yamaha (musical instruments)
  • Spotify (streaming service)
  • Apple Music (streaming service)
  • Berklee College of Music (education)
  • Guitar Center (music retail)
  • National Symphony Orchestra (collaboration)
  • MTV (media partnership)
  • Rolling Stone (music publication)
  • Live Nation (concert promotions)
  • Charity: Water (non-profit partnership)
Brand Category Score
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Artist: Ben Folds

Date Range: 2025-10-07 → 2025-10-07
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Radio Spins (2025-08-23)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-23 02:31:13 Rockin' the Suburbs KYWH-FM Lockwood, US 254
2025-08-23 01:20:20 Still Fighting It (Extended Version) SBS 러브 FM-SBS 라디오 Seoul, KR 259

Popularity (2025-10-06)

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