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Creator vs Influencer Marketing Arbitrage
A marketing strategy that leverages zero-follower creators over established influencers to achieve better cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) through for-you-page algorithms
How It Works
For-you-page algorithms prioritize engaging content regardless of follower count, allowing unknown creators to achieve viral reach. Brands pay creators $900/month for daily posts instead of $2000 for single influencer posts
Components
Identify creators already posting in your category niche
Offer $900/month retainer for 30 videos across TikTok/Instagram/YouTube
Have creators start fresh accounts branded with your company
Track performance and share winning formats across creator network
Scale successful creators, drop underperformers
When to Use
Best for mobile apps, e-commerce products under $30, products with one clear killer feature that can be demonstrated quickly
When Not to Use
Avoid for complex products requiring learning curves, B2B enterprise sales, or products that need extensive education before purchase
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A productivity app pays 5 creators $900/month each. One creator's video gets 100K views (vs influencer's typical 30K for $2000). The app achieves $2 CPM vs Facebook's $6 CPM while building a learning network”
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