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@bimmawilliams Collab Cousins, who’s more responsible here: the creators or the USTA?

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163.6K
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8.9K
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Engagement
5.9%
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Length · 3 Sept 2026
1:16

Video #41352 · Split screen

Critiquing an event's influencer strategyfrom @bimmawilliams

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Overview

The speaker presents a critical analysis of the U.S. Open's influencer marketing strategy, arguing that the event organizer (USTA) is responsible for any negative impact, not the creators themselves. He deconstructs the problem—giving broad access without clear guidelines—and proposes a solution involving tiered access based on the creator's specific assignment. He uses B-roll footage of influencers and the event to illustrate his points and concludes by asking the audience to decide who is ultimately at fault.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Reframe a popular narrative
  2. 2Pinpoint the true source
  3. 3Detail a superior alternative
  4. 4Pose a concluding question

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
BreakdownHot Take
Elements
B-Roll CutawayText OverlayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

WHO REALLY RUINED THE U.S. OPEN?

Verbal hook · 50%

If you're blaming influencers for ruining the US Open, I think you're mad at the wrong people.

Visual hook · 5%

A split screen with a visually engaging photo of three influencers at the top and the speaker at the bottom, immediately establishing the video's central conflict.

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Hook template

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If you're blaming [scapegoat] for ruining [beloved event or institution], I think you're mad at the wrong people.

  • — If you're blaming tourists for ruining your favorite restaurant, I think you're mad at the wrong people.
  • — If you're blaming remote workers for ruining company culture, I think you're mad at the wrong people.
  • — If you're blaming fast fashion shoppers for ruining the industry, I think you're mad at the wrong people.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A provocative statement that invalidates a common belief and promises a more insightful perspective, immediately creating an information gap the viewer wants filled.

Payoff

The viewer feels intellectually satisfied by the well-structured argument and empowered by being asked to cast the final vote in the comments, driving high engagement.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Contrarian Consultant

The video establishes authority by challenging a common narrative, identifying a hidden root cause for a well-known problem, and then presenting a clear, actionable solution, positioning the narrator as an expert.

  1. 1

    The Contrarian Reframe

    Directly tells the audience that their current understanding or blame is misplaced, immediately establishing a contrarian viewpoint.

  2. 2

    The Accusation Pivot

    Shifts the focus from the popular scapegoat to the 'real' but less obvious culprit, providing the central thesis of the argument.

  3. 3

    The Root Cause Analysis

    Explains the specific, critical error made by the newly identified culprit, providing the 'why' behind the problem and substantiating the accusation.

  4. 4

    The Strategic Alternative

    Outlines a high-level, alternative approach that would have prevented the problem, establishing the narrator's problem-solving credentials.

  5. 5

    The Tactical Blueprint

    Breaks down the alternative strategy into concrete, actionable steps (e.g., segmenting access, setting clear rules), demonstrating expertise and providing value.

  6. 6

    The Principle Declaration

    Frames the specific error as a violation of a broader, more fundamental principle, adding weight and authority to the argument.

  7. 7

    The Consequence Visualization

    Connects the abstract problem to a tangible, often emotional, negative outcome for a key stakeholder, raising the stakes of the issue.

  8. 8

    The Final Verdict & Audience Poll

    Delivers a concise, powerful concluding judgment on the situation and then immediately transfers the final decision to the audience with a direct, often binary, question to maximize engagement.

Themes

  • Accountability
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Creator Economy
  • Gatekeeping in Sports

Techniques

  • Split Screen
  • B-Roll
  • Direct Address

Trends

  • Creator/Influencer Marketing
  • Event Marketing

Post caption

Collab Cousins, who’s more responsible here: the creators or the USTA?

Text overlays

  • branding · throughout

    BIMMA

  • title · beginning

    WHO REALLY RUINED THE U.S. OPEN?

  • contextual · middle

    WHATPEOPLEAREWEARING

  • contextual · middle

    ALAN SWEET TENNIS

  • contextual · middle

    FOOD NETWORK

  • contextual · middle

    LIYA DAVIDOV

  • contextual · middle

    KATIE FEENEY

  • contextual · middle

    NELLA ROSE

  • contextual · middle

    AI ANIMATION

  • contextual · middle

    NOT YOUR LAWYER

  • contextual · middle

    DROP OUT GOLF

  • contextual · middle

    JUSTN

  • contextual · end

    CINDY TENNIS

  • contextual · end

    MO MATCHA

  • contextual · end

    PAVVY G

Transcript

If you're blaming influencers for ruining the US Open, I think you're mad at the wrong people. It's the USTA that gave more creators access to the US Open without being clear about what that access was actually for. So what I do differently is figure out why the hell you invited them in the first place. If somebody is there to shoot fits or food or lifestyle content, cool. They do not need the same access as somebody that's there to actually cover tennis. And why not build the access around the assignment, then tell people where the line is before they actually cross it? Where can they shoot? Or when can they shoot? Or what happens once the match tier? That should not be some sort of mystery. And let's stop treating access like a good bag. Just because somebody got invited does not mean they need access to every seat and suite in the building. If the content needs lights and cameras and a whole production, give them a specific place to do that. But Naomi Osaka should not be waiting for you to get your shot off. It's okay to bring new people into tennis, and you should. It is a beautiful sport. But if the people you're chasing start getting in the way of the thing that people already love, you worst the plot, son. So collab cousins, who's more responsible tier? The creators or the USTA?

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