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@thealgorythm Are You next? #curators #trendsetterrrrrrr #trendpredictions #becomeaninfluencer

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Length · 27 May 2021
0:25

Video #8012 · Talking Head Edit

Explaining the new 'curator' trendfrom @thealgorythm

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Overview

The creator explains the rise of a new type of trendsetter called a 'curator.' She provides examples of their content (mood boards, shopping lists), explains their function in a saturated market, contrasts their unbiased, donation-based model with the ad-driven model of influencers, and concludes by directing viewers to her own content as an example of curation.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Challenge an established norm
  2. 2Introduce a new paradigm
  3. 3Showcase real-world examples
  4. 4Contrast new vs. old models
  5. 5Embody the new paradigm

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Breakdown
Elements
B-Roll CutawayText OverlayMotion Graphics

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

Influencers, move away. There is a new kind of trend setter in town

Verbal hook · 40%

Influencers move away. There's a new kind of trendsetter in town.

Visual hook · 5%

A medium close-up of a stylishly dressed creator with unique clear-frame glasses and jewelry, speaking directly to the camera with expressive hand gestures.

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A provocative declaration that dismisses a widely accepted concept or group, creating immediate intrigue and positioning the creator as a challenger.

Payoff

A call to action where the creator positions themselves as a prime example of the new paradigm, inviting the audience to engage with their content as a final, tangible proof of concept.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Paradigm Shift Manifesto

To establish authority and introduce a new trend by defining it, providing evidence, and contrasting it against an established, less desirable norm. The creator then embodies this new trend as a final proof point.

  1. 1

    The Challenger's Proclamation

    State that an established way of doing things is obsolete and a new one is emerging.

  2. 2

    The New Paradigm Reveal

    Name and introduce the new concept, person, or trend that is replacing the old one.

  3. 3

    The Proof of Existence

    Provide multiple, platform-specific examples of where this new paradigm is already happening, validating its existence.

  4. 4

    The 'Why It Matters' Rationale

    Explain the underlying problem or environmental condition that the new paradigm is a response to.

  5. 5

    The Old vs. New Dichotomy

    Directly compare the new paradigm to the old one, highlighting the key functional and ethical differences.

  6. 6

    The Value System Distinction

    Differentiate the new paradigm by explaining its unique operational or economic model, further separating it from the old standard.

Themes

  • Authenticity
  • Consumerism
  • Digital trends
  • Evolution of media

Techniques

  • Direct address
  • Comparative analysis
  • Visual examples

Trends

  • Micro-trends
  • De-influencing
  • Creator monetization

Post caption

Are You next? #curators #trendsetterrrrrrr #trendpredictions #becomeaninfluencer

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Influencers, move away. There is a new kind of trend setter in town

  • title · beginning

    Trendsetters 2021 Curators

  • contextual · beginning

    Cc: we have seen them create

  • informational · beginning

    Moodboards on IG @Gastt_fashion

  • informational · beginning

    eBay shopping lists on tiktok

  • contextual · beginning

    ebay listings that have this vibe

  • contextual · beginning

    Courtesy of @ufodelaney

  • informational · middle

    Consumerist newsletters Via Substack

  • contextual · middle

    Cc: curators respond to

  • informational · middle

    A saturated fashion environment

  • informational · middle

    Cc: unbiased and unaffiliated recommendations

  • call-to-action · middle

    Ones to check on Tiktok: @everythingdesigner @ufodelaney @Nyctrends

  • call-to-action · middle

    Ones to check on IG @ap0cene @Touristmagazine @trend.board

  • informational · middle

    Cc: influencers who sell Your attention to advertisers

  • informational · end

    Cc: Curators subsist from audience donations

  • title · end

    Sample of curator content:

  • call-to-action · end

    Cc: Check my video on On my favorite indie boutiques

Transcript

Influencers move away. There's a new kind of trendsetter in town. Let's talk about curators. We have seen them create mood worse on Instagram, eBay shopping best on TikTok, and consumerist better via Substack. Curators respond to a saturated fashion environment by providing unbiased and unaffiliated recommendations. Different from influencers who sell your attention to advertisers, curators subsist from audience donations. Check my latest video on my favorite boutiques.

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