Audiense

Freemium

Unlock cultural insights and social graph intelligence to master audience segmentation and targeting.

Capabilities: Audience Segmentation Influencer Identification Competitor Benchmarking Social Graph Analysis

9.5

Protocol Reliability Score

Overview

Audiense is a leading audience intelligence platform that specializes in social graph analysis and cultural segmentation. Moving into 2026, the platform has solidified its position by bridging the gap between raw social data and actionable consumer personas. Its architecture leverages proprietary clustering algorithms and IBM Watson-powered personality insights to decode the 'why' behind audience behavior. Unlike traditional social listening tools that focus on keywords, Audiense focuses on the relationships and affinities between individuals, allowing enterprises to identify micro-communities with high precision. This structural approach enables brands to optimize their cross-channel strategies, from highly targeted programmatic advertising to nuanced influencer outreach. The platform is divided into two primary offerings: Audiense Insights, which provides deep dive cultural analysis, and Audiense Connect, a dedicated tool for X (formerly Twitter) marketing automation and community management. Its 2026 market position is defined by its deep integration with the Meltwater ecosystem, providing a unified view of the earned and owned media landscape.