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Two weeks ago, I posted an episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ that was titled: âStop trying to be a TikTokerâ. This episode was about my disenchantment with TikTok after attending their Creativity Summit in Los Angeles. It was so condescending and low-effort. You can listen to the episode on Substack here.
I had no idea when I posted that video that the ban was closer to a decision that ever before. A week later, a D.C. Appeals Court ruled against TikTok in delaying the ban that is set for January 19th, 2025.
You can read more about the ban here.
In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we will be talking about why this is the worst possible news for TikTok. Even if the ban gets delayed, the magic of the FYP seems forever lost. Creators are jumping ship as it slowly sinks.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
* Intro - 0:00
* Previous Episode: âStop trying to be a tiktokerâ - 6:30
* The magic of the FYP algorithm is gone - 11:00
* Why brands are pulling out of brand deals on TikTok - 16:08
* The TikTok Ban Vs. the Death of Vine - 17:30
* Steps to save your TikTok audience - 18:28
* Why TikTok became popular in the first place - 22:29
* How to find what makes you unique - 25:00
* What type of creator thrives on each platform - 28:08
* Why the magic of the TikTok FYP is officially gone - 32:30
* What TikTok shouldâve done differently - 35:30
BEGINNING OF PAID PORTION:
* What platform will replace TikTok - 42:52*
* What do all big platforms have in common - 44:18
* Why Lemon8 and Clapper will never replace TikTok - 47:20
* The Rise of âGhost Metricsâ - 52:00
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REFERENCE LINKS:
* Join my best-selling Susbtack to unlock the extended episodes: cocomocoe.substack.com
* My Amazon Storefront for Creators: https://amzn.to/3ltAuqs
* âIs it cake?â YouTube Short
* Franchesca Ramsey: TikTok Ban Vs. Death of Vine
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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I was driving through Los Angeles the other day and noticed an uptick in WayMos. Those are the driverless cars that originated in San Francisco. As I realized this meant that Uber and Lyft drivers could eventually get replaced by robocars, it made me wonder:
What other jobs are at risk of being replaced by robots or CGI?
Then the fear donned on me: influencers. We could potentially see a world in the next 10-15 years where our comfort creators are not actual humans but rather made up of Sim-like avatars. These âgenerated influencersâ, as I am calling it, have no racist Tweets to be unearthed, they wonât call out for sick days or face creative burn out. But most importantly, they wonât ask for any money.
We already saw the rise of CGI-creators the last 10-years with influencers like Lil Miquela growing to 2.5 million followers on IG. Spotify Wrapped launched an AI podcast episode that recaps listeners music habits through out the past year. Boston Dynamic robo-dogs walked the runway alongside models at a 2023 Coperni fashion show.
Does the rise of A.I. and robotics for art foreshadow the end of human influencers, models and podcasters?
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
0:00 - The rise of robots as social status (Alexander McQueen 1999 show)
2:00 - The first CGI Influencer: Lil Miquela
6:30 - TikTok Ban + Housekeeping
7:39 - Why I have never run an ad on this podcast
9:50 - What I mean by âgenerated influencersâ
11:10 - Future technology influences in media (Zenon, Back to the Future, The Jetsons)
13:00 - Robots donât understand consequences
16:13 - The Kardashians and the Tesla Robots (Kim Kardashian x Elon Musk)
18:50 - Cyborg Fashion Trends
22:04 - The rise of âfakeâ influencers
23:58 - Why audiences donât actually want âauthenticityâ
26:06 - The risk of working with influencers
28:15 - Why you shouldnât feel bad for charging for a brand deal
29:15 - The reason brands will lean into generated creators
33:15 - Spotify using AI hosts for the wrapped podcast *
38:50 - Why flaws will become much more lucrative
40:18 - The commodification of âauthenticityâ
43:28 - Why live streaming will be hard for generated influencers
44:11 - The two things audiences will never stop craving
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âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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I went to the TikTok Creativity Summit last week and left disappointed. As someone who championed the platform since you could only upload 15-second videos in 2019, I have seen itâs meteoric rise. I loved that TikTok was a disruptor and completely changed the way platforms source content and made it easy for anyone to become a creator.
But the magic of TikTokâs discoverability became itâs achilles heel, as well. The FYP does not prioritize showing users content from their favorite creators. But rather places emphasis on showing hundreds of new creators to users, every day. While this is great for initial exposure, it means that over time the platformâs creators are abandoning the platform because they know it is not meant for longevity.
In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ podcast, I am going to be diving into my thoughts on the grim future of TikTok. Is it even worth it to try and be a TikToker anymore? With a looming TikTok ban and an algorithm that prioritizes off-putting TikTok Lives & concerning TikTok Shop items, has TikTok lost the plot? I wrote more about this in Fridayâs trend report on Substack, which you can read here.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
0:00 - Introduction
8:43 - Substack Chat Responses to âIs TikTok Dying?â
12:00 - Where did TikTokâs algorithm go wrong?
15:15 - Creators are frustrated with TikTok
16:53 - Brittany Brooksâs Rise and Separation from TikTok
18:30 - How the potential bans are affecting TikTok
20:12 - âTikTok became boring to meâ
23:36 - TikTokâs fatal flaw: Short form videos
24:27 - Why big creators are no longer reliant on TikTok
29:15 - How TikTok can course correct
33:33 - What other platforms should you prioritize as a creator or brand in 2025
34:30 - The 5-Year Cycle in Marketing
40:00 - What new platform might âreplaceâ TikTok
42:49 - The three features you should use to grow on TikTok in 2025
50:31 - How to make content that is bigger than any platform or trend
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* Join my best-selling Susbtack to unlock the extended episodes: cocomocoe.substack.com
* My Amazon Storefront for Creators: https://amzn.to/3ltAuqs
* âThe death of the followerâ SXSW Talk:
* âThis is your sign to start a podcastâ episode: https://cocomocoe.substack.com/p/this-is-your-sign-to-start-that-podcast
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In todayâs episode of the âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ podcast, we will be talking about how to start a podcast in 2025. And more specifically, why you should be uploading your long-form videos to Spotify as they aim to compete with YouTube in 2025.
TOPICS & TIME STAMPS:
Introduction - 0:00
The current creativity crisis (i.e. Mr. Beast) - 1:20
Spotifyâs new video feature for creators - 4:45
Why you should use new features to grow on platforms - 6:15
Spotifyâs new monetization model for video creators - 8:00
Why artists wonât get paid as much as podcasters on Spotify - 10:55
Why podcasts are so influential - 12:50
Why audio isnât enough for a podcast anymore - 15:30
The camera, mic and lighting I use to record a podcast - 16:00
Why you should turn all your YouTube videos into a podcast - 20:28
The comeback of vlogs and lifestyle creators - 21:54
What I use to edit podcasts (CapCut for desktop) - 22:15
How to film in a podcast studio (PeerSpace) - 24:05
How to get an RSS Feed for a podcast - 25:25
How to record virtual interviews using Riverside.fm - 27:46
How to find your viral format for a podcast - 30:30 *
The importance of contrast - 34:00
The importance of a consistent setting - 38:30
âIn order to be interesting, you have to have interestsâ - 41:15
This is your sign to start a podcast in 2025 - 50:00
REFERENCE LINKS:
How to start a podcast & upload clips to Spotify: creators.spotify.com
AOTC: âThe Empty Marketing of the Kamala Harris Campaignâ: https://cocomocoe.substack.com/p/maybe-social-media-doesnt-matter
My Amazon Storefront for Creators: https://amzn.to/3ltAuqs
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
Thank you for reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! đ
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As someone who has dedicated their whole professional career to marketing and understanding the power of the internet, I had a huge reckoning last week when I watched one of the best run marketing campaigns, Kamala HQ, not end up moving the needle at all when it came to voting for a President.
Not only did Kamala Harris lose the electoral college, but for the first time in Donald Trumpâs three elections, he won the popular vote, as well. Kamala Harris put tons of effort into her marketing and her âKamala HQâ TikTok account gained over 5 million followers in less than 3 months. She broke the internet with phrases like âYou think you just fell out of a coconut tree?â and Charli XCX tweeting that âkamala is bratâ.
It seems maybe the lesson here is that Kamala Harris focused on short-form marketing while Donald Trump focused on long-form marketing. He appeared on dozens of podcasts, some that lasted over 3 hours, while Harris went viral using trending sounds on TikTok and posting YouTube Shorts with Jennifer Lopez.
In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we will be talking about the brilliant marketing campaign ran by Kamala Harris that did not end up helping her win the election, at all.
Topics + Time Stamps:
* The Power of Speech & Marketing - 0:00
* Why Americans love an âunderdogâ - 5:10
* Why celebrity endorsements from Taylor Swift, Beyonce, etc didnât move the needle - 13:00
* Why Trump embraced podcasts - 16:57
* Why the right side is better at gaining popular podcasts and influencers as talking heads - 24:58
* Why the top podcasts in the US are right wing - 27:30
* Why the left side pushes out influencers - 31:30
* The political paradox that influencers like Drew Afualo and Brittany Broski have faced - 33:22
* Why America was put off by Kamala HQ being run like a fan account - 44:00
The extended episode begins at 24:58 and is only for paying members of the Substack. You can become a member for $9-a-month at cocomocoe.substack.com
Reference Links:
* Colin & Samir: âHow YouTube Podcasts Predicted the 2024 Electionâ
* Kamala HQ on TikTok
* Donald Trump on Joe Rogan
About the Podcast:
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we will be talking about the âHalloween Costume Theoryâ in branding. Artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan have been putting out music for 10+ years. So what changed in 2024 that sky rocketed them to household name fame? There are of course many factors like talent, skill and determination. But because this is a marketing podcast, we will be discussing the âhalloween costume theoryâ and how it is used to sky rocket someone to massive fame.
At the end of this podcast, I will be analyzing the new âAnoraâ film by Sean Baker, starring Mikey Madison. It currently has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and is one of the best films I have seen all year.
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - What is the halloween costume theory?
Examples of the Costume Theory:
8:26 - Jojo Siwa
12:03 - Addison Rae
13:36 - Marilyn Monroe
14:00 - Judy Garland from âWizard of Ozâ
14:42 - Millie Bobby Brown in âStranger Thingsâ
17:34 - Sabrina Carpenter
19:49 - Tate McRae
20:45 - Miley Cyrus
22:10 - Chappell Roan
Extended Episode:
26:18 - Analyzing âAnoraâ
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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Todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is all about the three stages of fame online: trial & error, repetition then social proof. Most creators never make it to the last stage of âsocial proofâ. But what is it and how did Addison Rae, specifically, use the concept of âsocial proofâ to break out of the social media algorithms and become the next music industry darling and collaborate with artists like Charli XCX?
Addison Rae's new song âAquamarineâ even got a shout out from Ariana Grande on her Instagram stories this past weekend! Watch the music video below:
https://youtu.be/Qt6YiVZLhG0
We will also be discussing other creators that have used social proof to their advantage; such as, Emma Chamberlain, Victoria Paris and more.
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âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we will be discussing the 2024 Victoriaâs Secret Fashion Show that has the internet divided. What can we learn from looking at VSFS as a case study for how to evolve with a changing audience without having a branding identity crisis?
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REFERENCE LINKS:
* Victoriaâs Secret Fashion Show 2024 on YouTube
* StreamCharts: VSFS Breaks YouTube Record for 2024
* Affiliate Link: âFind Your Whyâ Book on Amazon
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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Did you know that âThe Beatlesâ started as a cover band? A lot of the greatest creatives of every generation learn the difference between plagiarizing and inspiration early on and use that to break through the noise of their competition.
In this episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, I will be breaking down the advice from Austin Kleonâs best-selling book, âSteal like an Artistâ and applying it to those of you who are creators online. How can you use the advice to make better videos and find your life-changing format, without copying the work of others, in a trend-based algorithm?
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Creatives that I have found inspiration from online:
* âChicken Shop Dateâ by Amelia Dimoldenberg
* âHot Onesâ by Sean Evans
* âColin & Samir Podcastâ
* Robyn DelMonte (GirlBossTown on TikTok)
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âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we are talking about the value of working hard on your creations when no one is looking that way you have archived content that helps build a more devoted fanbase when luck eventual strikes for you.
At the end of the episode, I dive into my thoughts on two pop culture topics, which are below:
* The âJoker 2â Movie: Reaction
* âLove is Blindâ on Netflix Season 7
Do you want a follow up episode about the âarchived effectâ in marketing with specific examples? Let me know in the reviews.
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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Sorry the audio is a little odd on this one! Going to change my mic settings for next time â€ïž
In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ. we are talking about the inevitable rise of Substack and the potential death of the short-form algorithm. As a creator who began Substack three months ago and has made $10,000, as of today, I am going to be breaking down my thoughts on the rise of Substack and what it says about shifting needs from users and what they want from the next generation of creators who will break big.
At the end of the episode, I will dive into my specific advice for how I got followers over to my Substack.
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Some of my favorite Substack profiles:
* After School (a trend report newsletter)
* Culture Work (nuanced cultural takes and deep dives)
* The Social Juice (a marketing newsletter)
âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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Todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curveâ is a combination of astrology and marketing as we dive into the rise of Chappell Roan. Her fame was a slow burn until February of this year when she opened for Olivia Rodrigo on the GUTS tour and momentum picked up. This was a few weeks after Pluto shifted into Aquarius.
Pluto went back into Capricorn in September of this year and will remain there until November 18th, 2024. It will leave Capricorn for the last time in our lifetimes and go back into Aquarius for the next 18 years.
What does Chappell Roanâs rise during the Pluto in Aquarius sneak peak earlier this year signify to us about how fame and celebrity culture might shift as the mysterious planet moves into the sign of community and innovation?
References:
* The Astrology Podcast: Age of Aquarius Episodes
* Chani Nicholas: What you need to know about Pluto in Aquarius
* Chappell Roanâs Natal Chart: Deborah Roe (IG)
Disclaimer: I am not an astrology expert and do not claim to be. It is something I look at for fun but I encourage you to do your own research and come to your own conclusions.
Let me know what you thought of this episode & if you would like more pop culture astrology deep dives by letting me know in the reviews of the podcast on Spotify and Apple. Thank you for your support!
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we are talking about the reason you should NOT be watching creators and brands most close to you in your niche. Even if you donât mean to copy them, it could happen even subconsciously. Instead, here are some methods you can use to find your own lane when posting on oversaturated apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and podcasting.
At the end of the episode, I dive into my thoughts on two pop culture topics, which are below:
* The âThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesâ on Hulu
* The VMAâs: Katy Perry, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan + Addison Rae
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Additional Source: âThe allure of companies like Lularoe for LDS womenâ by Washington Post
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âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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Did you know Emma Chamberlain didnât post her first video on YouTube until 10-years after itâs inception? And it took Mr. Beast 5 years to gain his first 100,000 subscribers? The biggest creators on social media are not always the first to break big but the ones who never gave up, no matter what the industry said.
Todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is advice to anyone who wants to create online but is afraid they missed their window. Whether you have yet to post your first video or you run an account with 10,000,000 followers but you are afraid that you are âwashed upâ - this episode is for you.
In this episode, we talk about:
* How to find the platform that is right for you (ex: TikTok vs. YouTube vs. Podcast)
* How to find your niche online
* How to find what makes you unique within your niche
In the extended episode for paid subscribers on Substack, we will talk about:
* How to change your niche without losing your audience
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âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.
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SPOILERS AHEAD!
In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ podcast, we are diving into the Netflix documentary about the girl group KATSEYE called âPop Star Academyâ + the psychological thriller âBlink Twiceâ featuring Channing Tatum.
If you loved âAmericaâs Sweetheartsâ documentary about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders then you will love âPop Star Academyâ. And if you loved âSaltburnâ or any Jordan Peele movie, then you will love âBlink Twiceâ by Zoe Kravitz.
Reference Links:
Pop Star Academy on Netflix
âBlink Twiceâ Trailer on YouTube
âHow to join a K-Pop Girl Groupâ WikiHow
Karina from AESPA apologizes for relationship (CNN)
35 Rules Old Hollywood Stars Had to Follow (Harpers Bazaar)
Letâs get to 200 reviews on Apple Podcasts and 1,000 reviews on Spotify!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
2:20 - Pop Star Academy Recap
2:49 - What is a k-pop trainee
5:05 - Pressure for idols to avoid scandals*
7:50 - Comparing strict rules to early Hollywood rules
10:00 - Burial training process
14:00 - When Abby got cut
14:48 - When a girl got cut for social media
17:31 - Ethics of the âdream academyâ being a surprise survival show
19:15 - Lexie quitting
23:22 - Filming the girlâs therapy session
24:15 - Why didnât the show focus on the final members of KATSEYE
26:54 - Why the co-founder of HYBE doesnât meet the trainees in person
PAID COCONUTS: EXTENDED EPISODE
29:40 - Final thoughts on âPop Star Academyâ Documentary
30:40 - (Prediction) Katseye will open for Olivia Rodrigo*
32:27 - KATSEYE genius promotion roll-out*
34:50 - âBlink Twiceâ Analysis
36:34 - âBlink Twiceâ Recap (Spoiler Alert)
37:00 - Channing Tatum deserves an Oscar
39:40 - Why they wear all white on the island
41:30 - The âsnake venomâ truth serum
42:45 - The desire to be seen
43:34 - White bowtie on dresses
44:37 - What Stacyâs character represented
45:34 - What did Lucas represent?
46:55 - What did the indigenous workers represent?
47:53 - What the bodyguard represents
49:18 - Plot holes in movie
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Hi, coconuts! Todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ is all about what I like to call âThe Paradox of Choiceâ. This is the idea that customers are more likely to make a purchase of a product when they are presented with less variations of said product.
This episode was inspired by the marketing podcast, âNudgeâ, and their episode titiled: âWhy too much choice is a bad thingâ. Listen to that episode here and show them some love:
We will be discussing the power of repetition when it comes to brands like In-N-Out, Head & Shoulders, McDonalds and more. Then for the paid portion of the podcast, we will be applying these findings to the growth trajectory of some of the most viral creators on TikTok & one up-and-coming music artist.
One of my favorite Substacks this month, Toni Bravo (The Delicate Decade): https://tonibravo.substack.com/
Thank you for leaving a review of the podcast on Apple and Spotify!
(My goal for Apple reviews is to get 500 by the end of the year and we are currently at 134)
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:42 - âWhy too much choice is a bad thingâ episode on Nudge podcast
3:21 - The âHead & Shouldersâ Study & The paradox of choice
8:56 - Why algorithms reward repetition
10:36 - When to experiment vs when to repeat as a creator online
12:45 - Crumbl Cookie Marketing Example
14:15 - The McDonalds Study
16:00 - Chasing trends as a creator
17:20 - âBlue Ocean Strategyâ in Marketing
20:45 - âBranding is just repetitionâ
23:57 - PAID SEGMENT
Creators Who Used The Paradox of Choice Theory to Build a Cult-Like Following
24:33 - Toni Bravo: Beauty Influencer
27:15 - Jools âVery Demureâ Lebron
29:00 - How to stand out from the rest of your niche as a creator
31:15 - Logan M âCucumber Saladâ TikTok Chef
33:48 - Keith Lee on TikTok
36:09 - The âHollywood Hair Theoryâ
37:44. - âThe Dareâ & the power of branding
39:22 - Concluding Thoughts
Thank you for listening! To become a paid member and get access to every extended episode of the podcast, subscribe to the official substack for $9-a-month (cocomocoe.substack.com)
Do you prefer pop culture episodes or marketing episodes? Let me know in the reviews.
Leave a comment below of a creator, brand or artist who has used the power of repetition to go viral and build a cult-like following:
#Marketing #TikTok #MusicIndustry
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Welcome to todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ! We will be diving into the hot mess that was the âLove Island USAâ Reunion which aired last night on Peacock. I have never seen a reunion fumble so badly.
For paid subscribers, we will be discussing more thoughts on the Blake Lively âIt Ends With Usâ marketing fiasco which only got worse since my last podcast about the topic:
https://cocomocoe.substack.com/p/it-ends-with-us-pr-fiasco-or-genius
Plus, I want to briefly touch on the bizarre world that is TikTok Shop. Has anyone else noticed how bad it has gotten?
Thank you for reviewing the podcast on Apple and Spotify to help it grow in the charts! I believe we are in the top 30 of âEntertainment Newsâ as of last week, eek!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:39 - Love Island USA Reunion
4:00 - How they shouldâve formatted the reunion
6:50 - Liv is the leader of the cast
8:25 - The firepit convo where they voted out Andrea
9:50 - JaNa talks about unaired topics from reunion
10:23 - Aaron vs Kaylor Drama at Reunion
14:20 - Miguel & Leah vs Rob
16:24 - Kendall & Nicole Clip
18:20 - Love Island Vs. Love is Blind Vs. Bravo Reunions
24:36 - Blake Lively Situation Got Even Worse
26:30 - Colleen Hooverâs problem
28:00 - Where Justin Baldoni went wrong
30:40 - Why Blake Lively will struggle to repair her reputation
32:51 - Was this Blake Livelyâs Oscar run?
36:05 - What does Blake Lively do next?
38:30 - The bizarre world of TikTok Shop
Watch my previous episode on âLove Island USAâ here:
https://cocomocoe.substack.com/p/how-love-island-usa-used-the-vanderpump
âAhead of the Curveâ is a weekly podcast about all things marketing and pop culture! We break down the behind-the-scenes of the internetâs most talked about stories. Thank you for listening!
Email: [email protected]
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ, we will be discussing two great examples of why I always say, âall press is NOT good pressâ. One of the biggest stories in pop culture right now is about the premiere of âIt Ends With Usâ. This was a book turned movie from author Colleen Hoover. Director and actor Justin Baldoni bought the rights to make the movie in 2019 and hired Blake Lively to play the lead, Lily Bloom. All seemed to be going well until fans noticed that a large portion of the cast unfollowed Baldoni on socials ahead of the premiere and there seems to be tension during the press tour. Despite this potential drama, the movie brought in $50 million dollars in itâs opening weekend at the box office â doubling itâs budget of $25 million.
Could the Ryan Reynolds âDeadpoolâ takeover of the âIt Ends With Usâ press run have been a smart move, despite fans claiming that it took away from the serious undertones of the movie? Let me know your thoughts.
And in the extended episode for paid subscribers, we discuss the developing stories around Mr. Beast from employees having inappropriate relations with minors (allegedly) to his Prime Video show âBeast Gamesâ having issues surrounding the safety of contestants on set. Does this mark the end of the âMr. Beastâ era of YouTube which was all about extreme challenges and putting people in extreme situations for a chance at some money?
The Mr. Beast story is still developing so I might have to do a separate deep dive in a few weeks, if more information comes out.
Time Stamps:
0:00 â Introduction
5:13 â âIt Ends With Usâ Box Office Results
7:22 â Deadpool x It Ends With Us: Marketing Cross-Over
9:40 â Critic Reviews of âIt Ends with Usâ
16:51 â The confusing marketing of âIt Ends With Usâ
22:30 â Ryan Reynolds writing the roof scene
24:36 â âAll Press is Not Good Pressâ
27:40 â The launch of Blake Livelyâs hair care âBlake Brown Beautyâ
33:15 â Mr Beast Deep Dive (Paid Substack â Extended Episode)
42:44 â âI worked for Mr Beast, Heâs a Fraudâ Viral Video
44:00 â Former Employee, Jake Weddle, Speaks Out
46:15 â Mr Beastâs Solitary Confinement Video Gone Wrong
51:26 â The similarities of the David Dobrik situation and the Mr Beast situation
â The End of the âMr. Beastâ Era on YouTube
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Referenced Articles:
The Hollywood Reporter: âBox Office BoomâŠâIt Ends With Usâ Soars to Huge $50â
The Hollywood Reporter: âDid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have a riftâŠ?â
Rotten Tomatoes: âIt Ends With Usâ Reviews
New York Times: âWilling to Die for Mr. Beast (And $5 Million)â
DogPack404: âI Worked For Mr. Beast, Heâs a Fraudâ
DogPack404 Interviews Jake Weddle
This podcast is based on my own opinion! I always encourage you to do your own research.
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Did you know that season 6 of âLove Island USAâ had almost the same amount of minutes streamed as MAXâs âHouse of the Dragonsâ Season 2? How did a show with .025% of the budget as one of televisions favorite dramas compete in viewership?
We talk about that in todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve with Coco Mocoeâ. What was the tipping point that made a dying show peak to the number 1 spot in itâs sixth, and potentially final, season? Was it the addition of host Ariana Madix from âVanderpump Rulesâ? Was it the chemistry of the cast? Was it luck?
This episode is inspired by an article I read in Forbes by Jamie Gutfreund titled, âThinking Like A Creator Can Help Brands Build Trust. Hereâs Whyâ. In this article, the veteran marketing strategist and long-time talent manager breaks down the virality of being authentic vs forcing it. She uses Alix Earle and âLove Island USAâ season 6 as two case studies on how to do âauthenticityâ correctly.
Links and references in this episode:
* Forbes Article: âThink Like a Creatorâ
* Deadline: âLove Island USA Doubles Viewershipâ
* Screen Rant: âI Believe Love Island USA Season 6 Saved The Seriesâ
Episode Time Stamps:
* 0:00 â Introduction
* 3:45 â Table of Contents
* 6:56 â The Success of âLove Island USA (Season 6)â vs Previous Seasons
* 13:00 â How this season captured authenticity vs contrived reality TV
* 20:24 â Why Love Island was genius for casting Ariana Madix from VPR as the new host
* 27:22 â The key to viral âauthenticityâ as a creator or brand
Paid Time Stamps (Extended Episode):
* 31:27 â Two formats to go viral authentically on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram
* 44:50 â Predictions for the âLove Island USAâ cast
* 48:42 â The comparisons between âLove Islandâ and âVanderpump Rulesâ early days
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In todayâs episode of âAhead of the Curve w Coco Mocoeâ, we will be talking about what comes next for Alex Cooper and âCall Her Daddyâ as her 3-year, $60 million deal with Spotify comes to a close. In 2023, she launched the âUnwell Networkâ and signed Alix Earle, Madeline Argy and Harry Jowsey to her new podcast network. Dave Portnoy, himself, has called her new network a âmini Barstool Sportsâ. Is Alex Cooper trying to create the sorority house of the internet?
We will also react to some of her best, and worst, interviews on âCall Her Daddyâ. 3-years into her record-breaking contract with Spotify, has Alex Cooper gotten better at celebrity interviews or has she gotten worse?
And lastly, we will talk about what comes next for Alex Cooper and why I think she is going to position herself as the Tyra Banks or RuPaul of the podcasting world.
Reference Links:
* The âCall Her Daddyâ Effect (Part 1)
* Jojo Siwa âCall Her Daddyâ Episode
* Ariana Madix âCall Her Daddyâ Episode
* Leah Kateb âCall Her Daddyâ Episode (Love Island USA)
* Rob Rausch âCall Her Daddyâ Episode
* Tana Mongeau âCall Her Daddyâ Episode
* Dave Portnoy âCall Her Daddyâ Episode
Time Stamps:
* Introduction â 0:00
* Table of Contents â 3:57
* Why did Alex Cooper start the âUnwellâ Network â 8:30
* Comparisons to âDear Mediaâ â 10:00
* Barstool Sports vs. BuzzFeed â 11:00
* Alex Cooper Business Smarts â 16:20
* Analyzing episodes of âCall Her Daddyâ â 22:40
* Jojo Siwa âCHDâ Episode â 22:58
* Ariana Madix âCHDâ Episode â 26:15
* Leah Kateb âCHDâ Episode â 30:50
PAID EXTENDED EPISODE â 33:45
* Rob Rausch âCHDâ Episode â 33:50
* Tana Mongeau âCHDâ Episode â 40:40
* Dave Portnoy âCHDâ Episode â 46:40
* Alex Cooperâs Husband, Matt Kaplan â 54:44
* Why Alex Cooper should launch a show â 56:49
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