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From Zero to 1 Billion Views in 12 months with Hilary Billings

Jan 30, 2024
20:31
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Leading expert Hilary Billings discusses the psychology of attention and the importance of grabbing attention in videos. She shares the key elements for creating viral videos and emphasizes the difference between professional and amateur content creators. Learn how to grow reach and revenue through short form video strategy.
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Quick takeaways

  • The first thing that every great video must do is grab attention, with a focus on the opening shot, as this sets the tone for the rest of the video and determines its success.
  • Professional content creators approach their content as a continuous experiment, constantly refining and adapting based on data and feedback, which sets them apart from amateurs who merely hope for the best.

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The Power of Short Form Video Strategy

The podcast episode discusses the importance and effectiveness of short form video in growing a platform. The host interviews Hillary Billings, a leading expert on the psychology of attention and co-founder of Attentioniers. Hillary shares that short form video is a powerful tool for engaging with audiences, as 80% of the time spent on cell phones is used to watch short form videos. She emphasizes the need for content creators to focus their efforts on where they will see the biggest return, and short form video is the way to go. By meeting consumers where they are and creating content that grabs attention, sparks emotion, and creates a curiosity gap, content creators can increase their chances of going viral and growing their reach and revenue.

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