Randy Newman

Randy Newman — soundtrack, stage & screen artist from US.

Randy Newman, an anomaly among early-'70s singer/songwriters, developed a unique style influenced more by New Orleans R&B and traditional pop than folk,…

Influence: 64.18% Fanbase: 48.81% Trending: 71.86% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

20th Century Fox • 39.29% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-21

167,716

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-21

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 10:04:28 UTC

Genres

soundtrack, stage & screensoundtrackmovie tuneschildren's musicdisneyfolk & traditionalsinger-songwriter

Biography

Randy Newman, an anomaly among early-'70s singer/songwriters, developed a unique style influenced more by New Orleans R&B and traditional pop than folk, showcasing his biting humor through characters rather than confessional songwriting. Despite occasional hits like "Short People" and "I Love L.A.," Newman's primary success came through film scores for blockbusters and animated films, with occasional solo releases like 2008's Harps and Angels and 2017's Dark Matter showcasing his enduring wit and melodic talent.

Born into a musical family, Newman began his career as a songwriter before gaining recognition with albums like 1972's Sail Away and 1974's Good Old Boys. Despite controversy over songs like "Rednecks" and "Short People," Newman's satirical approach garnered critical acclaim. Transitioning to film scoring in the late '70s, Newman continued to release solo albums sporadically, receiving accolades for his work on films like Toy Story. His ongoing success in film music, punctuated by occasional solo releases, solidified Newman's reputation as a versatile and enduring musical talent.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-21

Randy Newman resonates with 18-24 & 25-34 audiences and sustains presence in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. The demographic is heavily male (72%), giving brands permission to be specific without narrowing the funnel. Performance concentrates on Youtube, averaging 81,127 avg views per post; Youtube amplifies the conversation around drops and moments. Affinity adjacency with 20th Century Fox, MOOG, Lucasfilm maps cleanly into streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. That alignment reduces creative risk and increases the odds of shareable outcomes.

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 Randy Newman score 1.12% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: 20th Century FoxBrand: MOOGBrand: Lucasfilm

Followers:167,716

Engagements:1,877

Rate:1.1%

Posts:185

Avg Likes:1,780

Avg Comments:113

Avg Views:81,567

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 167,716 · Engagements 1,877 · Rate 1.1% Posts 185 · Views 81,567 · Avg Likes 1,780 · Avg Comments 113 · Avg Views 81,567	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	18-24: 29% 25-34: 29% 45-64: 20% 35-44: 17%	Largest: 18-24 (29%); next: 25-34 (29%)
Gender Split	Female: 28% Male: 72% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (72%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (49%) UNITED KINGDOM (5%) BRAZIL (4%) CANADA (4%) AUSTRALIA (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (49%), UNITED KINGDOM (5%), BRAZIL (4%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 678 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 440 avg views/post · Youtube: 81,127 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 81,127 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 1,075 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

20th Century Fox

Score: 39.29

MOOG

Score: 35.51

Lucasfilm

Score: 28.56

Pro Tools

Score: 23.61

Warner Music

Score: 22.45

Lionsgate

Score: 17.02

Akg

Score: 16.16

Amazon Music

Score: 15.79

Marshall

Score: 15.44

HBO Max

Score: 14.39

Schwartz's

Score: 13.16

DreamWorks

Score: 12.29

Brand	Category	Score
20th Century Fox		39.29
MOOG		35.51
Lucasfilm		28.56
Pro Tools		23.61
Warner Music		22.45
Lionsgate		17.02
Akg		16.16
Amazon Music		15.79
Marshall		15.44
HBO Max		14.39
Schwartz's		13.16
DreamWorks		12.29
Akai		11.05
Pixar		11.04
Ableton		9.10
Sennheiser		8.90
Paramount Pictures		8.38
DeLorean Motor Company		7.72
The Last of Us		7.41
Warner Bros		7.40
NBC		7.31
FOX		7.17
Columbia Pictures		7.10
Cartoon Network		6.67
Sega		6.33
Spotify Music		6.28
Nickelodeon		5.84
MATTEL		5.59
Summit Entertainment		5.44
Hurley		5.28
MTV		5.12
Comedy Central		4.96
Nixon		4.92
Coors		4.62
Verizon		4.38
Kickstarter		4.31
SoundCloud		4.13
Heinz		4.11
iHeartRadio Music Awards		4.09
Pfizer		4.05
Star Wars		3.99
Leica		3.98
CNN		3.82
ESPN		3.80
BBC		3.80
Transformers		3.72
Universal		3.67
Kodak		3.30
Nintendo		3.22
Los Angeles Lakers		3.16