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Build and manage a network of 5-10 creators producing daily content for your brand

Mobile app founders, e-commerce brands, consumer product companies

3-6 months to see meaningful results

What Success Looks Like

Network of creators producing content at $2 CPM or better, with 1-2 viral hits per month driving significant user acquisition

Steps to Execute

1

Spend 2 weeks manually scrolling your niche on TikTok to identify recurring creators

2

Reach out via DM or email with $900/month offer for daily posts

3

Have each creator create fresh accounts branded with your company name

4

Set up Discord/WhatsApp group for communication and sharing winning formats

5

Implement tracking system (Shortmize or Viral.app) to measure performance

6

Share top-performing content formats across entire network weekly

7

Promote best-performing creators to team managers

8

Drop bottom performers, recruit new creators monthly

Checklist

Identified 20+ potential creators in niche
Negotiated rates with 5-10 creators
Set up creator communication channels
Implemented performance tracking system
Established content sharing workflow
Created creator management hierarchy

Inputs Needed

  • $4,500-9,000 monthly budget for creator fees
  • 1 person dedicated to creator management
  • Clear brand guidelines and messaging
  • Performance tracking tools
  • Content inspiration research tools

Outputs

  • 30+ branded videos per day across platforms
  • Regular viral content (1-3 per month)
  • Decreased customer acquisition costs
  • Increased branded search volume
  • Library of high-performing UGC content

Example

A meditation app recruits 7 wellness creators at $900/month each. After 2 months, one creator's 'morning routine' format goes viral with 500K views. The format is shared with all creators, resulting in 5 more viral videos and 10,000 new app downloads

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