Why “Safe” Marketing Is Killing Your Brand

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Everyone is chasing followers online. But what happens when the follower count stops mattering?In this episode we talk about Instagram’s latest follower cleanup, why so many brands and creators are realizing their audience numbers were inflated, and why engagement, point of view, and actual cultural relevance matter more than vanity metrics.We also discuss the rise of the clipping economy, fake brand scandals, manufactured controversy, Spencer Pratt’s media strategy, AP’s rumored Swatch collaboration, and why the brands winning right now are the ones building worlds people actually want to be part of.🏢 Hire My AgencySerious brand? Serious goals? Work with my team at Third Eye Insights. If they had a great campaign, they probably hired us.👉 https://thirdeyeinsights.ca/hire-tei 💻 Social Media MasterclassMy foundational training will help you stop guessing and start building content that converts.👉 https://camille-moore.com/ 🤝 1:1 Brand Strategy IntensivesFor founders ready to go deep and build a category-leading brand. I work 1:1 with a handful of brands as their Fractional CBO.👉 http://bit.ly/4krhxgO 📬 Subscribe to Branding With Benefits (My Substack)Free weekly branding insights for people who want blunt strategy, not fluff.👉 https://substack.com/@camilleemoore 🎙️ Podcast Available On:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Everywhere You Stream📱 Follow Camille MooreInstagram: @camillemooreTikTok: @camille.moore_ LinkedIn: Camille Moore🌐 Website: camille-moore.com🎨 Follow The Art of the BrandInstagram: @theartofthebrand✅ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are property of "👉The Art Of The Brand👈" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided.Podcast chapters00:00 Intro01:04 Back in the studio01:35 Why Mexico City is becoming a major brand market05:58 Instagram’s follower cleanup10:12 Why followers matter less now13:46 The rise of the clipping econom