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Algorithm-Native Marketing

Timeframe: Already happening, will dominate next 2-3 years

What's Changing

Marketing is shifting from audience-based targeting to algorithm-friendly content creation that platforms naturally want to distribute

Driving Forces

For-you-page algorithms now dominate all major platforms

Platforms prioritize content that keeps users engaged longest

Traditional influencer marketing becoming less effective

Cost arbitrage opportunities for brands that understand algorithms

Winners

  • Brands that create algorithm-optimized content
  • Small creators who understand platform mechanics
  • Mobile-first products with clear value propositions
  • Companies that can manage creator networks at scale

Losers

  • Traditional influencer marketing agencies
  • Brands relying solely on paid advertising
  • Complex products requiring extensive education
  • Companies focused only on follower-count metrics

How to Position Yourself

1

Invest in understanding platform algorithm preferences

2

Build content creation capabilities around trending formats

3

Focus on engagement metrics over vanity metrics

4

Develop systems for rapid content iteration and testing

Early Signals to Watch

Major brands shifting budget from influencers to micro-creatorsPlatform algorithm updates that further de-emphasize follower countMore tools emerging for creator network managementTraditional media companies adopting for-you-page strategies

Example Implementation

“Netflix creates 50+ TikTok accounts, each focused on specific show genres, using small creators who understand platform trends rather than paying celebrity influencers”