Welcome to the Fabulate Analytics 2.0 guide!

This is your go-to resource for navigating and understanding the Analytics dashboard. Use the clickable index below to jump to each section.
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Last updated: June 2025

Introduction

Fabulate Analytics 2.0 is a powerful reporting tool designed to help you understand how your campaigns, creators, and content are performing. This guide will walk you through each section of the dashboard with simple explanations, tips, and visuals.

Pulse Tab

🛠️ How it works

Posts are automatically pulled in using keyword matching to identify talent-generated posts linked to your campaign.

  • Auto-detected posts from fully authenticated First Party (1P) creators.
  • Manually added posts linked to tasks or deliverables (even if the creator isn’t authenticated)

Note: Posts from unauthenticated creators only show up if they’re manually added to a deliverable or task.

đź’ˇ Why it matters

This is your go-to hub for validating and managing creator-generated content. It ensures that:

  • All posts (manual or auto) are accurately tracked
  • Creative compliance is easy to monitor (with hashtags, mentions, etc.)
  • You can benchmark performance quickly and take action via linking, analytics inclusion, or archiving
Pulse: Sorting Filters

Sorting filters in the Pulse tab organise posts by date, engagement, platform, and more, simplifying performance analysis across platforms. Here’s an overview of the Sorting Filters and their definitions.

  • Platform Select the platform where the content was posted (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
  • Content Type Sort content by type (Image, Video, Stories, etc.).
  • Posted Date Filter data based on when content was posted, helping track performance over specific time periods.
  • Content Classification – Categorize posts as Sponsored (paid or brand-promoted) or Organic (non-sponsored).
  • Data Authentication – Ensures data accuracy with classifications: First Party (1P), Benchmark, or Unauthenticated.
  • Hashtags, Mentions & Keywords – Search for post containing specific hashtags, mentions, or keywords.
  • Post Linked Status – Filter post based on their association with campaigns (Task Linked, Only Analytics Linked, Not Linked).
  • Views – Set a range to filter post by total views.
  • Likes – Filter post based on the number of likes received.
  • Shares – Sort post by the total number of shares.
  • Reach – Define a range to filter post by audience reach.
  • Interactions – Filter post based on total engagement (likes, comments, shares).

⚠️ When you sort by “Interactions”, Stories appear first, sorted by interaction count. However, non-Stories will still be shown unless you apply the “Content Type: Story” filter to narrow your view.

Post Metrics Explained

In this section, we’ll outline the post metrics found in the Pulse tab and explain each one in detail.

Post Metrics

Each post card in the Pulse Tab provides key performance indicators (KPIs) to track influencer content performance. These metrics provide a quick overview of the post's impact, helping users analyze engagement levels across different influencer post. Let’s explore the Post Metrics section, including its definitions and purpose.

  • Post tab Displays previews, key details, metrics, and post types (Image, Video, etc.), with checkboxes for bulk actions.
  • Views: The total number of times the post has been seen by users.
  • Likes: The number of users who have liked the post.
  • Comments: The total number of comments received on the post.
  • Engagement Rate (ER%): A calculated percentage that indicates how engaging a post is. It’s based on the total interactions (likes, comments, shares, and saves) divided by the number of video views.
  • Platform Icon: A visual indicator representing the platform where the post was published, such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
  • Mentions Breakdown- At the bottom of each post tile, you’ll see a breakdown of how well the content aligns with brief requirements:
  • @ – Number of tagged brand handles matched
  • # – Number of required hashtags matched
  • “ ” – Number of keywords/mentions matched from the brief
  • 0 – Total number of matching deliverables for this post

This makes it easy to track creative compliance at a glance

  • Creator Authorization- This shows how many creators in your campaign are fully authorized First Party (1P) and actively sharing performance data. The more creators you have authorized, the deeper and more accurate your analytics will be — including insights like views, engagement, and audience breakdowns. Click into the number to manage or request access from remaining creators.
Pulse Icons Explained

In this section, we’ll break down the components of post actions in the Pulse tab and provide clear definitions for each.

Post Actions

Each Post in the tab comes with three action icons. Here's what they do:

  • Link to Task – This allows users to associate a post with a specific brief or task. Once linked, the post is automatically added to Analytics. Users can link a post to one or more tasks.
  • Add to Analytics – Users can manually include a post’s data in their reporting. If a post is already linked to a task, it is automatically added to analytics. However, if it is not linked to any task, users must add it manually.
  • Archive Post– This feature helps users hide old or irrelevant posts from the main dashboard without deleting them. Archived posts remain accessible but are moved out of the active view.

Overview Tab

Below are the key elements of the Overview Tab and how they help you understand your campaign better.

Campaign Overview

This section surfaces essential campaign stats that give you a topline view of overall performance. Let’s take a closer look at the Campaign Overview section to learn more.

  • Briefs – Displays the total number of campaigns linked to this project.
  • Creators – Shows the total number of unique creators or talent involved in this campaign.
  • Posts – Displays the total number of posts (videos, images, reels, shorts, etc.) created for the campaign.
  • Followers – Shows the combined follower count of all talent participating in the campaign.
  • Campaign Reach – Represents the total number of unique users who have seen the campaign content, measuring the audience exposed to it.
  • CPV (Cost Per View) – Shows the average cost per view of campaign content, helping assess the cost-effectiveness of generating views.
  • Story Interactions - The total replies and shares on your Instagram Stories, showing how engaging your content is.

Note: These metrics act as a real-time summary of campaign efficiency and scale.

Engagement Overview

This section breaks down user interactions with campaign content. Let’s delve into the Engagement Overview section to learn more.

  • Total Engagement Tracks the total interactions your posts have received, including likes, comments, shares, and saves.
  • ER% – Represents engagement as a percentage of total video plays across all campaign posts.
  • Likes – Displays the total number of likes for all posts in the campaign.
  • Comments – Displays the total number of comments for all posts in the campaign.
  • Shares – Displays the total number of shares for all posts in the campaign.
  • Saves – Displays the total number of saves for all posts in the campaign.
Charts & Visual Insights

This section helps you visualize campaign activity and trends. Let’s take a closer look at the Charts & Visual Insights section to learn more.

  • Campaign Content Type Chart - Displays the breakdown of content types (videos, stories, images) used in the campaign, offering a visual representation of content distribution.
  • Engagement Volume VS Engagement Rate - A toggle that allows you to compare the total engagement volume with the engagement rate, providing insights into how interactions correlate with content exposure.

Notes: Use the platform filter in charts to toggle between Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Hovering over graphs shows exact daily values. Sorting options help you build tailored reports based on campaign priorities.

Top Creators & Top Posts

Let’s dive into the Top Creators and Top Posts section.

  • Sort by ER%, Reach, Views This feature enables you to sort creators and posts by various performance metrics, such as engagement rate, reach, or views.
  • Filter by Recently Added, Most Engaging, or Posted Date Allows for easy filtering of top creators and posts based on specific criteria, helping you focus on the most relevant data.

Content Tab

Why Use the Content Tab?

The Content Tab provides a detailed view of content-level performance, allowing you to identify top-performing formats and creative styles. By analysing content metrics, you can refine your strategy to maximise engagement and efficiency. Below are the key components of the Content Tab:

  • Identify top-performing formats (e.g., video vs static)
  • Drill into sponsored vs organic post performance
  • Spot trends in creative style or structure
  • Compare how individual content types contribute to overall campaign goals
  • Quickly drill into data for specific pieces of content without jumping between tabs

Here are the dropdown options available in the Content tab and what each one does.

Content Metrics Explained

This section highlights important metrics that help identify what resonates most with your audience. See below for more details.

  • Briefs - Displays the number of campaign briefs linked to this project.
  • Creators – Indicates the total number of unique talent involved in this project.
  • Image Posts - Shows the total count of images posted for this project.
  • Video Posts – Displays the total count of videos posted for this project.
  • ER% - Represents the percentage of total engagement (likes, comments, shares, saves) relative to views across all posts.
  • CPE - Calculates the average cost per engagement (likes, comments, shares, saves) on project content.
  • CPV- Determines the average cost per view on project content.
Post Layout & Visual Interface

The visual layout is designed to make browsing and comparison easy. It includes these features:

  • Grid/List Toggle – Choose between a grid view (for quick scanning of visuals) or list view (for focused performance breakdown).
  • Linked Tasks Icon –Easily identify which content is associated with briefs or deliverables. Click the icon to view task-specific context and performance.
  • Export Option – Click Export to download content performance data in Excel format for deeper analysis or reporting.

Creators Tab

Why Use It

The Creators Tab helps you recognise the talent driving your campaign’s success! By tracking performance, you can see which creators made the biggest impact and how their content resonated with audiences. With these insights, you can strengthen partnerships and refine future collaborations.

When to Use the Creator Tab

Use this tab to:

  • Find the most cost-efficient creators by comparing CPV and CPE.
  • Identify which creators generated the highest engagement.
  • Validate if creators delivered content aligned with performance expectations.
  • Optimize talent selection for future campaigns.

Here’s the dropdown available in the Content tab and its functions.

Metrics & Layout
  • Briefs, Creators, Posts, Followers – Get a full view of the creators involved and their contributions.
  • ER% (Engagement Rate) – See how effectively each creator’s content engages the audience.
  • CPV (Cost Per View) – Understand the cost efficiency of each creator’s video content.
  • CPE (Cost Per Engagement) – Measure the cost-effectiveness of audience interactions.
Easy Navigation & Analysis
  • Filter by Creator or Metric – Quickly find the insights you need.
  • Grid/List Toggle – Switch between views for a clearer breakdown.
  • Export – Download data for further reporting and analysis.

Benchmark Settings

What are Benchmark Settings?

Benchmark Settings in Fabulate Analytics are fallback values used when full performance data (such as reach, saves, or views) is missing — typically due to:

  • A creator not being fully authenticated First Party (1P).
  • Missing permissions or account connection issues.
  • Platform restrictions.

These benchmarks ensure that campaign reports remain complete and consistent even when certain data points are unavailable.

  • If benchmark data is not enabled, any missing data will display as blank in your analytics.

đź’ˇ Why It Matters

Benchmark Settings help maintain reporting accuracy and transparency by allowing you to:

  • Compare actual vs expected performance for clear insights.
  • Show clients added value by benchmarking results against industry standards or past campaign performance.
  • Optimize talent selection for future campaigns.

Below is the function of Benchmark Settings and how it helps enhance your analysis.

How Benchmark Settings Work
Level Description
Description Default platform-wide settings (applied unless changed).
Workspace Level Custom benchmarks for a specific client or team.
Project Level Custom benchmarks for a specific campaign/project — ideal for vertical-specific goals.

Note: Project-level settings are used only within that project. They do not override workspace or platform-level defaults.

Table Structure & Metrics

The Benchmark Settings interface is split into two sections:
All Post Types (excluding Stories)
For each creator tier:

  • Nano (1k–10k)
  • Micro (10k–50k)
  • Mid (50k–100k)
  • Macro (100k–1.5M)
  • Mega (1.5M+)

You can input fallback percentages for:

  • Shares
  • Saves
  • Reach
  • Views

Instagram Stories
For each tier above, you can input values for:

  • Views
  • Interaction
  • Reach
How Benchmarks Are Used in Reporting

When a post or creator’s performance data is missing, your set benchmark values are used instead. This keeps your campaign performance calculations complete and consistent.

Benchmarks are visible alongside actual results across the Overview, Content, and Creators tabs — clearly indicating when fallback data is in use.

Note: Project-level settings are used only within that project. They do not override workspace or platform-level defaults.

How Is Data Categorised?

To help users understand where performance data is coming from, Fabulate uses a color-coded system to indicate data source reliability and type. You can find them in the table below.

Color What it Means
Black The data is directly retrieved from trusted, verified sources. This is the most accurate and up-to-date type of data.
Red The data shown is here an estimate. It's calculated using reliable industry trends or standard patterns when exact figures aren't available.
Orange This data is combination of verified and estimated values- used when some, but not all, exact details are available. This approach is common in creator metrics where data comes from various inputs.
Sorting Preferences

At the bottom of the settings panel, you can choose how to calculate by:

  • Top Influencers → by ER%, Reach, or Views.
  • Top Posts → by ER%, Views, Likes, Comments, Shares, Saves, or Reach.

Exporting Reports

All tabs include an Export button for downloading data in Excel format for offline reporting or presentations.

Glossary of Terms

Fabulate Analytics 2.0 Glossary

Term Definition
1P (First Party) A creator who has fully authenticated their profile and granted Fabulate direct access to platform data (e.g., views, reach, saves).
Authenticated Data Data sourced directly via platform APIs through verified creator accounts (1P). Most reliable.
Benchmark Settings Fallback values used when actual data is missing due to lack of authentication or platform issues. These ensure reporting remains consistent.
Brief A campaign-specific document that outlines deliverables, hashtags, mentions, and content guidelines for creators.
CPV (Cost Per View) Total Spend Ă· Total Video Views. Measures cost-efficiency of views.
CPE (Cost Per Engagement) Total Spend Ă· Total Engagements (likes + comments + shares + saves).
Content Classification Labels content as either Sponsored (paid or brand-affiliated) or Organic (not part of a formal brief).
Creator Authorization Indicates whether a creator is 1P authenticated and sharing full performance data.
Deliverables Agreed content pieces a creator is expected to produce under a campaign brief.
Engagement Rate (ER%) (Likes + Comments + Shares + Saves) Ă· Views Ă— 100. Gauges how engaging a post is.
Export Option to download data in Excel format from each tab in Analytics.
Grid/List View Toggle Switches between a visual post layout (grid) and performance-focused layout (list).
Interaction Sum of likes, comments, shares, and saves. Can also apply to story replies.
Link to Task Action that connects a post to a specific campaign task, enabling automatic tracking.
Not Linked Posts that are detected but not manually or automatically connected to any brief or task.
Platform Icon Visual marker showing the platform the post came from (e.g., Instagram, TikTok).
Post Linked Status Filter that shows whether a post is: Task Linked, Only Analytics Linked, or Not Linked.
Reach Total unique users who saw the content (only visible if authenticated or benchmarked).
Saves Total number of users who saved a post to view later.
Sorting Filters Set of filters in Pulse Tab that allow users to sort by engagement, content type, date, etc./td>
Story Interactions Replies and shares on Instagram Stories, indicating how engaging the story was.
Unauthenticated Posts from creators who haven’t shared full data access. Only limited metrics available.
Views The number of times a video or story was seen. May be estimated if not 1P.

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Common questions and fixes.

Need Help?

If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via email at support@fabulate.com.au or contact your Customer Success Manager.