Using specific "hooks"—whether visual, auditory, or narrative—to stop the scroll on platforms like TikTok or Instagram.
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| Platform | Hook Technique | Example | |----------|----------------|---------| | YouTube (first 30 sec) | “In this video, I’ll show you X” | MrBeast’s “I gave $100,000…” | | TikTok (first 1 sec) | Visual jump + text overlay | “Wait for the end…” | | Netflix series (cold open) | Mid-action scene, then title card | Stranger Things S4 – Vecna’s first kill | | Podcasts | Controversial statement or question | “What if everything you know about dieting is wrong?” | | Video games | In medias res tutorial level | God of War Ragnarök – Odin’s sudden arrival | Using specific "hooks"—whether visual