What's Trending on TikTok/Instagram
Two popular TikTok sounds and trends creators can leverage - "Pink (Bad Day)" and "Why are you weird?".
Key Facts & Points
- The "Pink (Bad Day)" sound is from the Barbie movie and pairs well with text about things going wrong.
- The "Why are you weird?" trend involves adding text about quirky behaviors to make others ask why you're weird.
Handy Tools
4 handy tools for creators - WordPress newsletters, video creation, copywriting course, and AI-generated headshots.
Key Facts & Points
- Jetpack allows WordPress users to send newsletters directly.
- Floik is an alternative to Loom for step-by-step video guides.
- Neville Medhora offers a free copywriting course.
- ProShots uses AI to create professional headshots.
7 Mistakes for Creators to Avoid
7 common mistakes creators make when launching and selling products.
Key Facts & Points
- Pricing too low without knowing your audience's willingness to pay.
- Attempting to sell without an audience.
- Not testing demand before investing in inventory.
European VC Downrounds
The share of downrounds in European VC is at its highest since 2014, now making up 26% of deals.
Key fact: This indicates challenging times ahead, as downrounds tend to lag market conditions.
AI/Chip Startups
Saudi Arabia and UAE are buying up Nvidia chips that power AI, amid high demand from Chinese tech giants too.
Key fact: Nvidia chips are key for building artificial intelligence capabilities.
Generative AI Startups
21 European generative AI startups to watch as investors pour money into the space.
Key Facts & Points
- $620M invested in generative AI startups in Europe so far this year.
- Mistral and DeepL picked up huge rounds of €105M and €100M.
- Startups using AI for drug discovery, voices, images, etc.
Elon Musk's Sleep Habits
Elon Musk says he sleeps ~6 hours per night. Spotify's CEO struggles to sleep over 7 hours.
Sources of Power
Key elements like economies of scale, processes, and business design underlie good strategy.
Contributing to Company Strategy
How to be heard on strategy - contribute analysis, communicate effectively.
Key points:
- Provide insightful diagnosis of issues.
- Use storytelling techniques.
X's Promoted Accounts Ending
X is shutting down Promoted Accounts, an ad feature generating $100M+ annually.
Key Facts & Points
- Text-based ads promoted profiles, not specific content.
- Small implications for users. Bigger for advertisers.
YouTube Music Samples Feature
YouTube Music gets a "Samples" tab with 30-second clips to showcase music catalog.
Key Facts & Points
- Clips taken from high-quality full songs and albums.
- Personalized feed based on user's taste.
Growing Content Gardens
"Content Gardens" help create 100+ pieces of evergreen content for a niche.
Key Facts & Points
- Create multiple gardens around subtopics.
- Seed with pillar content as fertilizer.
- Repurpose content across formats.