Top Media YouTube influencers in New York for September 2026
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1.Barbecue
Followers
1.1K
Engagement rate
0.7%
Average likes
8
Bio
With a large online following and a passion for all things barbecue and grilling, Clint is the Editor of Grillocracy.com and Kingsford.com, pitmaster of Smoke in da Eye competition barbecue and grilling team, and winner of Travel Channel's "American Grilled." From his childhood in Texas to several years spent in Kansas City, Wisconsin, New Orleans and New York, Clint's passion for barbecue and grilling runs deep as he travels the country in search of the people, places and tastes that define our shared grilling culture. He currently resides just outside of Memphis, TN along with his wife, three children and Charcoal the dog, sharing his experiences, recipes, tips, techniques and more via the site, social media, traditional media, cooking demos and more.
2.TIPPTV
Followers
2.2K
Engagement rate
1.5%
Average likes
33
Bio
The Teen Impact Prevention Program (TIPP), is a youth development-training program, which prepares teens between the ages of 14-21 to provide peer education about HIV prevention. We utilize the media and creative arts to educate adolescents and young adults about the impact HIV has made on our community, our city, our nation and the world. Our program is funded by The New York State, AIDS Institute and sponsored by The Child Center of New York, a non-profit organization, which services families and children.
3.Gigi Hadid
Followers
104K
Engagement rate
1.8%
Average likes
1.8K
Bio
Face of GUESS 2012 • IMG Models New York • Twitter, Instgram: @gigihadid • Tumblr: http://sevenangels.tumblr.com/ • http://gigihadid.com/ • Media Managment: NCLUSIVEinc.
4.Ennio Emmanuel
Followers
3.8K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
0
Bio
Ennio Emmanuel's youtube is about new music he has written or worked on, new events happening around his life, news that everyone needs to know and more! He also has his social media companies and non profit causes in Delaware, with partnerships in Puerto Rico, Haiti and Honduras. Ennio also serves on the Board or volunteers with organizations that bring awareness, activate change and create opportunities in the fight against homelessness, abuse, addiction and lack of affordable housing.
5.HARDBODY TV
Followers
13.7K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
0
Bio
we are the original hardbody tv we were established in 2004 in New York City. My Channel is based on Hip hop,Models & events If you like hip hop, models, cars & music, follow this channel follow us on instagram @hardbodytv snapchat @hardbodytv twitter @hardbodytv We own the original @hardbodytv on social media
6.chrisbarrett
Followers
3.2K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
1
Bio
Chris is filmmaker, entrepreneur and inventor, was featured in the award-winning documentary The Corporation, has been profiled in USA Today, New York Times, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, and other media. He is spotlighted in the books The Power of Focus for Teens, The Success Principals for Teens, and Chicken Soup for the Extraordinary Teen Soul. He was the first corporately sponsored college student in America, one of the youngest patent holders in the world, and a partner in KBC Media, a media relations firm. He is author of the book Direct Your Own Life: How To Be A Star In Any Field You Choose which he wrote with actor Efren Ramirez. Chris is currently directing the documentary 'After School'. Chris Barrett is founder of http://www.PRserve.com
7.Babak Azizzadeh
Followers
5.7K
Engagement rate
0.1%
Average likes
4
Bio
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is a Harvard-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Chief of Division of Otolaryngology at Cedars-Sinai, who specializes exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes, and nose. Dr. Azizzadeh and his team at the Center know that the decision to have cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a serious one, and will be with you through every step of this exciting and life-improving process. We want you to be assured that a natural-looking result is our top priority. Dr. Azizzadeh's expertise in facial plastic surgery has made him one of the most sought-after surgeons in the United States. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including CBS News, Discovery Health, New York Times, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Additionally, Dr. Azizzadeh is an internationally recognized author of Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets as well as the lead editor of over 10 medical textbooks and countless peer-reviewed scientific articles.
8.Anthony Lolli
Followers
19.3K
Engagement rate
-%
Average likes
45
Bio
Most people know Anthony as a multi-millionaire successful real estate mogul, but that’s not all there is to him. Like many millions of Americans, Anthony struggled with his weight. For 20 years he prioritized his business at the expense of his health. Anthony has achieved great business expense, founding one of New York’s top real estate brokerages and expanding it to over 100 franchises in the most competitive region in the nation. As a move away from real estate, Anthony founded Lolli Brands Entertainment. He was no stranger to the media: from interviews, speaking engagements and contributions to print media, to winning the Viral Campaign of the Year at the PR World Awards - Anthony knows how to effectively use the media to spread a message. Anthony struggled with obesity for years but transformed his life, losing 125 lbs and winning body transformation and physique awards. This has spurred him to channel his media and business expertise into the realm of health and fitness.
9.themediashow
Followers
1.2K
Engagement rate
4.8%
Average likes
56.50
Bio
Who gets to spend any time with the media at school? Weena and Erna play hooky every week in an abandoned storage closet in an advertising agency in New York City, where Weena's frustration with advertising goes head-to-head with Erna's love of her favorite shows. Join us!
10.MickMickNYC
Followers
297K
Engagement rate
0.0%
Average likes
26.50
Bio
Official YouTube channel of MickMickNYC, operated by NYC creator Mickey. Covering celebrity arrivals, red carpets, and major cultural moments across New York City with front-row access. Known for documenting viral NYC moments, exclusive appearances, and live event coverage seen by millions worldwide. 🎥 NYC events. 🎬 Red carpets. ⭐ Celebrity moments. Licensing and media inquiries via DM Official links below
We use an advanced automated system to collect YouTube influencer profiles by regularly monitoring the YouTube database. Our system identifies the profiles of New York-based YouTube influencers within the media niche by focusing on the following key metrics:
Relevance to media: Our system analyzes each influencer's username, bio, and posts to confirm that their content is related to the media niche.
Location Verification: Our system checks for the inclusion of city or country names in profiles, and where necessary, we analyze flags, localized posts and profile bio data to confirm the influencer's location in New York.
Public Profiles Only: We exclude private profiles, even if they are New York-based and publish media-related content. Our system only extracts the public profiles of influencers.
Sufficient Number of Posts: Our system picks the influencer accounts that have a consistent history of posts. It proves that the influencer is active and engaged in their content.
Minimum Follower Count: Our system prioritizes New York-based media influencers with a minimum of 5,000 followers.
By analyzing these key statistics, our system automatically identifies the most relevant media influencers located in New York, extracts the data, and adds it to our database. The information is then processed, verified, and classified to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Heepsy uses an Al-powered algorithm to identify the most relevant media YouTube influencers in New York.
Identifying Influencer Location in New York:
Profile Location Information: First, we check if the influencers profile explicitly mentions city or country. If the profile contains certain specific cities from New York, or any other reference to New York, we automatically mark the profile as New York-based.
Bio and Content Analysis: If no explicit location is mentioned, our system scans the influencer's bio for any references to New York, such as cultural symbols, language spoken within New York, or location- specific hashtags that could indicate the influencer's connection to New York.
Use of Flags and Emblems: In cases when the influencer doesn't mention a specific city or region, we look for flags in the bio that indicates New York or any related symbols suggesting origin from New York.
Localized Content: We analyze the influencer's content for any localized posts that show landmarks from New York, events, or local cultural references. This can help us identify their location and target audience within New York.
Identifying media relevance:
Identifying Key Terms: We begin by searching for specific media-related terms, such as 'media' or any other industry terms in an influencers profile (including their name, bio, and posts).
Expanding with Synonyms and Variations: Our algorithm recognizes related terms within the industry and other media specializations. We also account for variations, ensuring a comprehensive view of the influencer's expertise.
Multilingual Detection: To ensure a global reach, we use an Al-based multilingual sentence transformer to detect influencers in different languages, so we don't miss out on valuable media voices around the world.
Assigning Relevance Scores: Each influencer profile is assigned a score based on their relevance to the media category. The higher the score, the more aligned their profile with your campaign needs.
Prioritizing Top Influencers: In our recommendations we prioritize the influencers with the highest relevance scores. This helps us to ensure that the profiles suggested are the best fit for your marketing strategy.
During the location identification process, we assign a score to each YouTube influencer profile that reflects its relevance to media and New York.
Then we use these scores to rank the profiles in our listings. Influencers with higher relevance scores in both categories - media and their connection to New York - are ranked higher in the results.
As a result, when you search for media YouTube influencers in New York in our database, the most relevant profiles appear first. This makes it easier for you to find the best match for your project.
We update our database monthly to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant media YouTube influencers in New York. The profiles listed reflect the latest data as of September 2026.
Our automated system continuously monitors YouTube, tracking changes in follower count, engagement levels, and content activity from media influencers in New York. This ensures that our database remains accurate and relevant and helps you find the best media YouTube influencers in New York for your campaigns at any given time.