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How to build a creator empire in the age of AI and AR with Samir Chaudry

The Startup Ideas Podcast

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Engage or Risk Exiting: The Balancing Act of Content Creation

Retaining viewers on platforms like YouTube requires strategic engagement, with a strong hook needed to maintain 90% retention in the first 30 seconds and 70% after five minutes. This challenge contrasts sharply with traditional media, where a large audience walking out shortly after starting would be alarming. Creators must understand the nature of the environment in which they're working; YouTube is interruption-driven, requiring compelling titles and thumbnails to attract viewers, while podcasts and newsletters operate on a permission basis, leading to higher audience commitment. Balancing these approaches is crucial for successful content creation.

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