The podcast discusses the possibility of breakthrough success in content creation and the importance of having a defensible premise. They highlight the frustration with the lack of innovation in content marketing and the need for a philosophical approach in the era of AI. Creating viral content is explored using the RITES framework, focusing on relevance, interest, timeliness, entertainment, and superiority.
Creating a defensible position for content helps content creators provide a reason for their audience to care and differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
Staying true to one's personal vision and interests, and persisting in content creation, are vital for breaking through and achieving meaningful content success.
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Creating a Defensible Position for Content
Creating a defensible position for content is crucial in making the promotion and production of the show more effective. A premise is a specific and defensible purpose for the show that is pulled from one's personal vision for the audience. By exploring an angle or belief system, content creators can provide a reason for their audience to care. For example, the show 'Hot Ones' on YouTube uses the premise of progressively spicier wings during celebrity interviews, giving the audience a unique and entertaining hook.
Resonance, Interesting, Timely, Entertaining, Superior (RITES) Framework
The RITES framework, consisting of resonance, interesting, timely, entertaining, and superior, offers a filter for creating compelling content. Content creators should aim to resonate with their audience, be interesting, provide timely and relevant information, be entertaining, and strive for superiority in their work. This framework helps content creators differentiate themselves in a crowded market and maintain persistence in their content creation journey, as it may take time to build an audience and see the impact of their work.
Staying True to Your Vision and Persistence
Staying true to one's personal vision and interests is vital in creating content that breaks through and stands out. Content creators should focus on what they find resonant, interesting, timely, and entertaining, rather than solely catering to what the market wants. By starting with content that originates from within, creators can attract an audience that truly resonates with their perspective. Additionally, persistence is key in achieving content success. Many successful content creators emphasize the importance of not giving up too soon and persisting in creating and promoting their work for an extended period, typically around 18 months, to see meaningful results.
There are plenty of frameworks for successful content creation, but can ANYBODY breakthrough with a successful blog, podcast, or video series these days ... or does it take some "special sauce?" Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo debate the issue and don't always agree in this fascinating episode. Mark and Jay cover what it takes to create a defensible content property, the importance of being pissed off, why marketers create the worst content, and the importance of "awe" in the content world.
Mark Schaefer is a strategy consultant, college educator, keynote speaker, and the author of 10 books including "KNOWN," “Belonging to the Brand,” and "Marketing Rebellion." His annual marketing retreat is The Uprising.
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Jay Acunzo is an author, speaker, and host of the podcast Unthinkable -- the show about marketers who trusted their intuition, not the best practices, and all the unconventional, refreshing things they did to build their brands and leave their legacies. Learn more and find a Starter Pack of episodes at https://jayacunzo.com/unthinkable-podcast
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