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@thealgorythm

TikTok · Speaker address

@thealgorythm Welcome to TRENDTOK. Thank you for 10K! Love you 💚🥰 #fashiontrends2021 #fashion2021 #trendtok

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Performance

Views
1.8M
Likes
324.9K
Comments
1.2K
Engagement
17.8%
Outlier
8.6×
Length · 10 Jan 2021
0:28

Video #7152 · Speaker address

Insider secret, personal story, CTAfrom @thealgorythm

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Overview

The creator stitches a video about a trend forecasting website, then reveals she used to work there and names the site (WGSN). She explains her role as a trend researcher, shares a personal story about losing the job, and pivots to how she now creates her own trend reports on TikTok, showcasing her profile's rapid growth as social proof before ending with a call-to-action to follow her for more trend insights.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Hook with industry secret
  2. 2Claim insider authority
  3. 3Share personal vulnerability
  4. 4Showcase current value
  5. 5Provide clear call to action

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Origin StoryTutorial / How To
Elements
Text OverlayB-Roll CutawayJump CutGraphic Overlay

[05]

Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 50%

Just wait till tiktok finds out that fashion trends are planned years in advance and theres a whole trend forecasting website that gives a breakdown of everything that will be popular

Verbal hook · 40%

And I used to work for it.

Visual hook · 10%

The video starts with a stitch, immediately creating a pattern interrupt and dialogue with another piece of content. The initial shot is a low-angle, candid view of a person in bed, which contrasts with the direct-to-camera address of the main creator that follows.

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Hook template

Steal this for your own video

Just wait till [platform or audience] finds out that [industry insider fact] and there's a whole [hidden resource] that [what it gives you]

  • — Just wait till TikTok finds out that grocery store sales are planned months in advance and there's a whole internal calendar that shows exactly when your favorite snacks will be cheaper
  • — Just wait till homebuyers find out that mortgage rates are priced off a daily bond market feed and there's a whole free dashboard that shows where they're headed next
  • — Just wait till gym-goers find out that supplement formulas are copied from the same few factories and there's a whole public database that lists exactly what's inside every tub

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

The video begins by stitching another creator's clip which poses a tantalizing 'secret' about an industry, immediately capturing curiosity and creating a knowledge gap the viewer wants filled.

Payoff

A direct and compelling Call to Action that invites the viewer to follow their profile to gain access to the specific, valuable insights that have just been proven.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Insider's Pivot

To establish authority by revealing an industry secret, build trust through a personal story of setback, and then pivot that expertise into a new, accessible value proposition for the audience.

  1. 1

    The Authority Claim

    The creator immediately responds to the hook by asserting direct, personal experience with the 'secret,' positioning themselves as a credible insider.

  2. 2

    The Knowledge Drop

    To substantiate the claim, the creator provides a concrete, specific piece of information (the name of the website), proving their insider status and satisfying the initial curiosity.

  3. 3

    The Expertise Breakdown

    The creator briefly explains the complex methodology of their former role, demonstrating the depth of their knowledge and building further credibility beyond the initial claim.

  4. 4

    The Vulnerable Pivot

    The narrative shifts to a personal story of loss or setback related to the expertise. This creates empathy, humanizes the creator, and provides a compelling reason for why they are sharing this information now.

  5. 5

    The Rebirth Narrative

    The creator connects their past setback to their present actions, framing their current content creation as a way to reclaim their passion and continue their work.

  6. 6

    The Social Proof Montage

    The creator displays evidence of their new success (follower count, popular video thumbnails), validating that their repurposed expertise is valuable and appreciated by a community.

Themes

  • Insider knowledge
  • Career pivots
  • Creator economy
  • Personal branding

Techniques

  • Stitch
  • Social proof
  • Personal storytelling
  • Call-to-action

Trends

  • Exposing industry secrets
  • Stitch with explanation

Post caption

Welcome to TRENDTOK. Thank you for 10K! Love you 💚🥰 #fashiontrends2021 #fashion2021 #trendtok

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Just wait till tiktok finds out that fashion trends are planned years in advance and theres a whole trend forecasting website that gives a breakdown of everything that will be popular

  • informational · beginning

    W G S N

  • informational · middle

    Health

  • informational · middle

    Economic

  • informational · middle

    Factors that affect what we'll wear 1-2 years from now

  • title · end

    10k Followers in a month?!

  • call-to-action · end

    Cc: check my profile for SS21 trends!

Transcript

Is a whole trend forecasting website that gives a breakdown of everything that will be And I used to work for it. The name of the site is WGSN. And as a trend researcher, I good look at any number of lifestyle, health, political, and economic better that affect what will wear in up to two years from now. It was my dream job and I lost it because my visa was delayed. I miss talking about trends so I started doing mini trend reports on my TikTok account. I am shocked I'm already 10,000 followers. Thank you guys so much. Check my profile if you wanna know the trends for spring summer twenty one.

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