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@house.of.ag Two takeaways here: • nearly every brand should share their story. • use a technique called “pope in the pool” for more engaging hooks Okay the first point… People connect with the what if they know and connect with the why. So why is it important to tell your story? Because people buy from brands they identify with and feel like they share the same values. The best way to get that across? Sharing your story. Hit the link in the bio for 48 minutes of straight free game all centered around content creation and strategy. #brandmarketing #performancemarketing #growthmarketing

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Video #1446 · Talking Head Edit

Two content types every brand needs to makefrom @house.of.ag

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Overview

The speaker outlines two essential types of content every brand should create. First, he recommends making a 'founding story' video to explain the brand's 'why,' using Mid-Day Squares as a prime example. Second, he suggests producing a 'TV show-like series,' highlighting an On Running campaign where an influencer traveled to run with other creators, which he notes successfully drove 50,000 followers despite being shot on an iPhone.

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
BreakdownTutorial / How To
Elements
B-Roll CutawayJump Cut

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 65%

Here's content that every brand should make.

Visual hook · 35%

A medium close-up of the speaker in a professional setting, wearing distinct glasses and a hat, speaking directly to the camera. The visible high-quality microphone and clean background immediately establish an authoritative and expert tone.

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Hook template

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Here's the [content type] every [business type] should be making.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A direct, authoritative promise of essential, must-do strategies for a specific audience.

Payoff

Quantifies the tangible success of the final case study (e.g., follower growth) and then systematically removes a common barrier to entry (like budget or equipment), making the advanced strategy feel achievable for everyone.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Case Study Mandate

To present a list of actionable strategies, where each strategy is immediately validated by a deconstructed case study that proves its effectiveness and makes it feel accessible.

  1. 1

    The Foundational Mandate

    Presents the first item on the list as a non-negotiable starting point and explains its core psychological principle.

  2. 2

    The Underdog Proof

    Introduces a relatable case study that successfully implemented the first mandate, focusing on the emotional 'why' behind their execution.

  3. 3

    The Advanced Mandate

    Presents the second, more sophisticated strategy as the next level of execution.

  4. 4

    The Viral Proof

    Introduces a highly successful case study for the second mandate, using a large, specific metric (e.g., view count) to establish immediate credibility and breaking down the format.

  5. 5

    The Technique Extraction

    Goes beyond simply showing the case study by isolating, naming, and explaining a specific, replicable technique used within it, providing a tangible tool for the audience.

Themes

  • Brand Storytelling
  • Audience Engagement
  • Authentic Marketing

Techniques

  • Case Study Analysis
  • B-Roll Integration
  • Direct Address

Trends

  • Creator-led Campaigns
  • Low-budget Viral Content

Post caption

Two takeaways here: • nearly every brand should share their story. • use a technique called “pope in the pool” for more engaging hooks Okay the first point… People connect with the what if they know and connect with the why. So why is it important to tell your story? Because people buy from brands they identify with and feel like they share the same values. The best way to get that across? Sharing your story. Hit the link in the bio for 48 minutes of straight free game all centered around content creation and strategy. #brandmarketing #performancemarketing #growthmarketing

Transcript

Here's content that every rank should make. The first one is make a founding story video or a series around the founding story. People connect with the what if they know the why. Company that's done this best midday squares. You wanna know why we started our company, Spike. They tell their story through the lens of why they're doing this and who they're going against. The next is a TV show like series. On running, they have a series that got 13,000,000 views. And it was this girl, Lydia, and they sent Lydia to all these different countries. And Lydia was just meeting up with other creators, and they would go on a run and she would interview them. It's very engaging. And then she was great at creating content. This technique called poke in the pool. So if, like, I'm saying a hook right no. Today, I'm going to Belgium to run with x person. Instead of me just saying that to the camera, I'm putting sunscreen on my face, I'm putting my hat on, and it's a way of, like, just keeping somebody very engaged. It drove 50,000 followers for On Running, like, absolutely crushed. It was shot on an iPhone. It didn't cost that much in comparison to, like, a brand campaign that On Running does.

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