Rio: It's just going back to the close tie, right, between threads and Instagram. Do you think for brands that have a stronger presence on Instagram than on Twitter, do you think threads just being an extension there is more beneficial? Rio: I would honestly, I think there's more to gain by folks that were big on Twitter, but we're nowhere on Instagram because they don't have images or videos to post. And now threads have been a way in for them onto meta's graph. But then it's also, yeah, for folks that are dominant on Insta, then having the graph poured over you get to extend it. So I think both have, have wins
On this episode of FYI, we explore the strategic launch of Meta’s Threads and their significant impact on brands with a keen focus on brand safety. We discuss how large brands tend to be risk-averse and how Twitter’s brand safety issues have made Meta’s Threads appealing for advertisers. We also explore the rise of TikTok as a platform for performance advertising, along with the advantages of Meta’s algorithm for performance advertising. We touch on the success and challenges of brand characters and the importance of authenticity in content. Additionally, we delve into the significance of organic content on TikTok before running ads, the role of social proof, and the rise of retail media and over-the-top (OTT) advertising. We analyze the impact of Threads on brand safety perceptions and the differing perspectives on Threads and Twitter. We also explore the recent announcements of creator funds by Snap and Meta and their implications. We delve into VaynerMedia’s role in digital advertising and their integrated creative and media approach. Finally, we discuss the excitement surrounding Roku’s partnership with Shopify in TV-generated commerce and the potential for targeted advertising based on collected data. Join us as we explore these timely and relevant topics with our guest, Jon Morgenstern.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Gary Vaynerchuk and VaynerMedia loves being early in social media
- Smart timing for Meta’s launch of threads. Brands value brand safety and may pull back due to risk on Twitter
- What Threads might offer advertisers
- Twitter strategically pressures Meta in creator monetization
- Twitter’s future lies in short video
- TikTok’s threads and comments generate engagement
- Creating successful brand characters is difficult
- TikTok drives organic engagement and social proof
- Roku’s news with Shopify play buzzes excitement
- Possible precedents for multiple players in Threads
- Evolving Instagram with new features and integration