Michel Polnareff

Michel Polnareff — pop artist from FR.

Michel Polnareff, the French pop songwriter, gained fame with his debut single, "La Poupée Qui Fait Non," in the '60s, followed by his landmark release,…

Influence: 56.33% Fanbase: 37.01% Trending: 65.99% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Fnac • 75.96% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

85,198

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 12:09:21 UTC

Genres

popfrench popchansonpopmainstream popeuropeanye ye

Biography

Michel Polnareff, the French pop songwriter, gained fame with his debut single, "La Poupée Qui Fait Non," in the '60s, followed by his landmark release, Polnareff's, in the early '70s. Raised in a family immersed in the arts, Polnareff's musical talents were nurtured from a young age, leading to his early success in the music industry. Despite facing controversies and personal challenges, including a period of depression and legal issues, Polnareff continued to make music and tour extensively, both in France and abroad.

After a hiatus in the U.S., Polnareff made a triumphant return to the French music scene with the release of Kama Sutra in 1990, marking a resurgence in his popularity. Over the years, his music remained influential, with his songs being sampled by various artists and his life documented in film documentaries. In recent years, Polnareff has teased new music releases, keeping his fans eagerly awaiting his next musical endeavors as he continues to be celebrated as a legendary figure in French pop music.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Michel Polnareff speaks to 45-64 & 25-34 audiences with measurable traction in FRANCE, BELGIUM, JAPAN. Composition is heavily male (65%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (46,883 avg views per post), and Youtube supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near Fnac, Accor Hotels, Paris City Vision, suggesting category lift in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

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 Michel Polnareff score 3.41% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: FnacBrand: Accor HotelsBrand: Paris City Vision

Followers:85,198

Engagements:2,905

Rate:3.4%

Posts:264

Avg Likes:2,506

Avg Comments:166

Avg Views:50,925

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 85,198 · Engagements 2,905 · Rate 3.4% Posts 264 · Views 50,925 · Avg Likes 2,506 · Avg Comments 166 · Avg Views 50,925	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	45-64: 31% 25-34: 26% 35-44: 21% 18-24: 20%	Largest: 45-64 (31%); next: 25-34 (26%)
Gender Split	Female: 35% Male: 65% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (65%)
Top Countries	FRANCE (66%) BELGIUM (6%) JAPAN (6%) BRAZIL (4%) UNITED STATES (3%)	Top regions: FRANCE (66%), BELGIUM (6%), JAPAN (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 816 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 4,042 avg views/post · Youtube: 46,883 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 46,883 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 1,483 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Fnac

Score: 75.96

Accor Hotels

Score: 62.65

Paris City Vision

Score: 38.64

Monoprix

Score: 38.39

Galeries Lafayette

Score: 26.74

Ricard

Score: 22.07

Warner Music

Score: 21.92

Jean Paul Gaultier

Score: 21.01

Vichy

Score: 19.16

Air France

Score: 17.64

Auchan

Score: 16.57

Rossignol

Score: 16.16

Brand	Category	Score
Fnac		75.96
Accor Hotels		62.65
Paris City Vision		38.64
Monoprix		38.39
Galeries Lafayette		26.74
Ricard		22.07
Warner Music		21.92
Jean Paul Gaultier		21.01
Vichy		19.16
Air France		17.64
Auchan		16.57
Rossignol		16.16
KARL LAGERFELD		14.47
Perrier		14.41
NBC		13.96
Garnier		13.27
Evian		12.40
PLAYMOBIL		11.67
Chopard		11.61
ESPRIT		10.75
Guerlain		10.13
Amazon Music		10.09
Longchamp		9.85
Lanvin		9.33
JACQUEMUS		8.54
Montblanc		8.36
Elle Magazine		8.33
Décathlon		7.18
Citroen		6.59
Lidl		6.15
Carrefour		5.82
Moët & Chandon		5.55
Haribo		5.52
Calzedonia		5.38
Leica		5.12
Renault		4.93
Four Seasons		4.81
Ableton		4.81
Yves Saint Laurent		4.80
Tarte Cosmetics		4.73
Peugeot		4.55
Lacoste		4.37
KENZO		3.95
Hublot		3.55
Omega		3.53
Christian Louboutin		3.48
UEFA		3.39
Rover		3.37
Hermès		3.22
MTV		3.18