Searching for content ideas every single day is what drives a social media manager. I can honestly say that researching and the whole creative process are my favorite parts of the job.
But on an off day, it can be exhausting. Because let's be honest… we're not always a pepperoni pizza. Some days the dough just doesn't rise the same way, and that's fine.
This newsletter is here to save you some research time and provide 5 content ideas you can adapt to any platform, ready to go.
No Country for AI
Feeling like there's too much AI-generated content on social media? More and more brands are planting their flag on the other side, taking a no-AI stance and betting on people and creative work.
Why it works: when every brand bets on the same format, going against the grain gets you noticed. You take a position against something and become something in return.
How to use it:
Put your cards on the table, show the making-of your content, and let your creativity speak for itself
Create content with your community, the best possible answer to AI
Turn the tension into a meme and stand up for designers' work
AI, WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY USEFUL
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What's behind the camera?
Content on social media is like the last slice of pizza, nothing goes to waste. And behind-the-scenes content is the stuffed crust: crispy, packed with surprises, and honestly, the part that sparks conversation.
Why it works: you show the real face of content creation: the process, the bloopers, the moments that didn't go as planned. You humanize your brand and prove that nothing comes out perfect on the first try.
In the early days of the internet, Jack Rebney's outtakes (look him up as "Winnebago Man") turned him into a full-blown internet celebrity, and even turned his story into a full-length documentary.
How to use it:
Share the making-of from a different angle. SPOILER: these often outperform the original, some racking up over 11 million views
The secret isn't in the tomato sauce; it's in the team. Show how everyone executes the plan to perfection
Compare the setup you prepared with the actual result. Quick, punchy, and effective
We all know someone who posts without looking at their metrics, still uses #fyp thinking it works, or publishes "whenever" and "whatever."
Forward them this email. It's a love language.
From ordinary to extraordinary
Sometimes we overlook the fact that the extraordinary lives inside the ordinary, and that's one of your biggest content advantages. The pizza fresh out of the oven is the extraordinary part, but getting your groceries, making the dough, nailing that perfect crust, that's where the magic is too.
@cheesestorebeverlyhills Let’s cut the cheese of the day, an amazing colston bassett Stilton blue cheese from Neal’s yard dairy! #cheesestoreofbeverlyhills #cheese... See more
Why it works: There's a lot of big, glossy content out there, and sometimes the most engaging thing you can do is zoom in on the details that happen away from the spotlight.
How to use it:
Show the hidden work behind your success, like organizing an event, building a restaurant menu, or setting up the stage at a music festival. Like this NBA sound engineer
How you prep your product before selling it, or how you pack orders for shipping
A day in the life of a cinematographer on a music video shoot
FIND THE CONTENT THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU
Metrics that aren't understood or used go nowhere. Analyzing your best-performing videos helps you replicate what works, find new ideas, or repurpose content into a different format.
Get every metric in detail on a single screen, across all your social networks, without switching between tabs, jumping from platform to platform, or jotting down numbers at random.
Learn how to pull all your metrics into a single report with Campaign Dashboards and say goodbye to scattered data and a spreadsheet running hot.
One hook to rule them all
It's completely normal to stress about those first three seconds of a video because that's when people decide to stay or scroll away.
Why it works: Video is the most frantic format on social media, and if you don't grab someone's attention right away, they're someone else's audience.
How to use it:
Transition from a piece of content that's already working into your video. Full creative freedom, don't hold back
Use viral clips to stop people mid-scroll. "Why would a real estate agent throw a chicken leg into the ocean???"
Tap here to discover the magic, because nothing works like a curiosity gap to pull someone in
Therapy 🤝 real life
We all need those little things that make the day more bearable, the reliable comforts that bring warmth to your routine, like ordering pizza on a Monday just because.
Why it works: It's relatable and taps into feelings everyone shares, making it easy for people to see themselves in your content.
How to use it:
Turn your product into that safe space, the go-to anyone would reach for to make their day a little better
Show the team and position the product in its natural environment
7 JUNE IDEAS
If you still have room in your content calendar, here are 8 June ideas you won't want to miss, plus 5 key dates this month to mark in red, including Yellow Day, the happiest day of the year 😍
So they don't stay just as inspiration, we've put together a CSV template ready to import into Metricool. Pick the ideas that fit, schedule them all at once, and get back to creating.
THIS WEEK’S STORIES
AI content crackdown. LinkedIn wants to limit AI-generated content
LinkedIn shares tips for short video based on trends. What to post, when, and what's actually working
Twitter/X is doubling down on rewarding original content creators
HIGH SCHOOL METRICOOL
Stop posting with a blindfold
Been posting on Instagram for a while but not seeing results?
Got followers and some likes, but not much else?
Publishing "whenever" and "whatever comes to mind"?
Keep reading.
Instagram Expert School teaches you to build a documented strategy, something to come back to every week when you're deciding what to post, what to skip, and why. Analyze your account, set real priorities, design a plan that doesn't depend on trends that die in a week, and turn your metrics into actual decisions.
Did I mention it's free?
PS
Spider-Noir premieres on Prime Video this week, starring Nicolas Cage in live action. And honestly, both for him, finally living out a lifelong dream at 62, and for us, this feels like justice. They robbed us of Tim Burton's Nicolas Cage Superman back in the day, but this is a pretty solid consolation prize.
Did you know you can watch it in black and white, like the comic, or in color? I already know which way I'm watching it. Do you?
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