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  • How TikTok Creators Are Using Secret Hashtags for Testing Content

    How TikTok Creators Are Using Secret Hashtags for Testing Content
    2026/06/08
    Lucas and Luna explore a quiet but powerful tactic in the creator economy: secret hashtags. These are hashtags with zero to few posts that creators use to test content before public release. Lucas explains the mechanics: a creator picks an obscure hashtag, adds it to a draft video, and can later search that tag to see how the algorithm surfaces it to followers versus non-followers. It's a low-stakes A/B test without burning content on a real audience. Luna shares how a beauty creator with 200,000 followers used this method to test three hooks and found one that doubled engagement. They discuss risks, including the possibility of the tag being co-opted, and why this tactic matters as TikTok's algorithm becomes less predictable in mid-2026. The episode ties back to broader trends in creator autonomy and data-driven content strategy. No hype—just a practical tool for marketers and creators who want smarter testing. #TikTokMarketing #SecretHashtags #ContentTesting #CreatorEconomy #SocialMediaStrategy #ViralContent #AlgorithmHacks #ShortVideo #MarketingPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LucasAndLuna #ContentStrategy #ABTesting #TikTokTips #CreatorTools #OrganicReach #DataDrivenMarketing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How TikTok Creators Use Digital Products for Passive Income

    How TikTok Creators Use Digital Products for Passive Income
    2026/06/08
    In this episode of The TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down how creators are ditching brand deals and building recurring revenue with digital products like templates, presets, and mini-courses. They focus on one specific case: a lifestyle creator who earns $8,000 per month selling Notion templates and Lightroom presets through TikTok links. They explore the launch strategy, the pricing psychology behind $19 templates, and why this model survives algorithm changes. Lucas argues that digital products give creators earnings multiples comparable to software companies, while Luna challenges whether this works for smaller accounts. The conversation is anchored to June 2026 trends, noting the rise of AI-assisted template creation and platform-native checkout tools. If you're a creator tired of chasing brand deals, this episode offers a concrete path to independent income. #DigitalProducts #PassiveIncome #TikTokCreators #CreatorEconomy #NotionTemplates #LightroomPresets #MiniCourses #RecurringRevenue #Marketing #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TikTokMarketing #ContentCreation #CreatorMonetization #TemplateEconomy #AIAssistedCreation #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How TikTok Creators Are Using Fan Fiction to Build Brands

    How TikTok Creators Are Using Fan Fiction to Build Brands
    2026/06/07
    In this episode of the TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how TikTok creators are leveraging fan fiction as a marketing tool to deepen audience engagement and build brand loyalty. They dive into the case of writer and creator Alex Aster, who used TikTok to tease her fantasy novel 'Lightlark' with short, cinematic videos that fans then remixed into their own storylines and character art. The hosts break down the three-part strategy: leaving narrative gaps for fans to fill, encouraging remix culture through duets and stitches, and using fan creations as free focus-group data. With concrete examples and stats—like how Aster's fan-driven campaigns helped her book land on the New York Times bestseller list—this episode shows why smart creators are treating fan fiction not as a copyright threat but as a marketing engine. Lucas and Luna also discuss risks like loss of narrative control and how to set boundaries. A fresh angle on community-driven content that goes beyond typical influencer marketing. #TikTokMarketing #FanFiction #CreatorEconomy #AlexAster #Lightlark #RemixCulture #Duet #Stitch #CommunityDrivenContent #BookTok #MarketingStrategy #BrandLoyalty #UserGeneratedContent #NarrativeMarketing #AudienceEngagement #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ContentStrategy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why TikTok Creators Are Turning Off Comments to Build Deeper Engagement

    Why TikTok Creators Are Turning Off Comments to Build Deeper Engagement
    2026/06/07
    Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive trend on TikTok: creators who disable comments to foster deeper, more intentional engagement. Lucas opens with data from a recent Creator Insider survey showing that 12 percent of top creators on TikTok now limit or turn off comments on at least half their videos, up from just 3 percent in 2024. They discuss why creators like Emma Chamberlain and Hank Green have publicly defended the practice, arguing that removing the comment section reduces performative feedback loops and lets viewers focus on the content itself. Luna brings in a case from a small creator in the art niche who saw her save rate double after turning off comments, while Lucas analyzes the trade-offs for brand deals and community building. The episode challenges the assumption that more comments always mean better engagement, and offers a practical framework for when creators might consider muting the conversation. #TikTok #CreatorEconomy #EngagementStrategy #CommentsOff #EmmaChamberlain #HankGreen #CreatorInsider #SocialMediaTrends #DeepEngagement #SaveRate #ContentStrategy #ViralContent #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #ShortVideo #CreatorTips #PlatformAlgorithms Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How TikTok Creators Are Using Fan-Funded Campaigns to Launch Products

    How TikTok Creators Are Using Fan-Funded Campaigns to Launch Products
    2026/06/06
    In episode 35 of The TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how creators are skipping traditional venture capital and using their audiences as financial backers. They examine the rise of fan-funded product launches — from pre-order campaigns to community-driven equity models — using specific examples like a beauty creator who raised $500,000 for a skincare line in 48 hours and a gaming influencer who funded an entire apparel drop through his Discord. The hosts unpack the trust mechanics, the marketing playbook, and the risks when a creator's reputation is on the line. A fresh angle on creator entrepreneurship that flips the typical brand-deal model on its head. #CreatorEconomy #FanFunding #Crowdfunding #ProductLaunch #TikTokMarketing #ShortVideo #CreatorEntrepreneurship #PreOrder #CommunityDriven #ViralContent #InfluencerBusiness #BeautyCreator #GamingCreator #CreatorTrust #MarketingStrategy #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How TikTok Creators Are Using Digital Products for Recurring Revenue

    How TikTok Creators Are Using Digital Products for Recurring Revenue
    2026/06/06
    Episode 34 of the TikTok Marketing Podcast explores how creators are building sustainable income streams through digital products like templates, presets, and courses rather than relying solely on brand deals. Lucas and Luna break down why margins on digital goods beat physical merch, how creators price these products, and what the typical revenue trajectory looks like. They use the example of a beauty creator who transitioned from sponsored posts to selling Lightroom presets and now earns more from digital downloads than from brand partnerships. The hosts also discuss the psychological shift for creators moving from audience-building to product-selling, and why this model aligns with TikTok's short-form attention economy. If you are a creator or brand looking to diversify revenue, this episode offers a grounded look at a growing trend. #TikTokMarketing #CreatorEconomy #DigitalProducts #RecurringRevenue #TikTokCreators #PassiveIncome #LightroomPresets #ContentMonetization #MarketingStrategy #BrandDeals #CreatorBusiness #DigitalDownloads #TikTokStrategy #MarketingPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SocialMediaMarketing #CreatorEconomyPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How TikTok Creators Are Building Their Own Subscription Economies

    How TikTok Creators Are Building Their Own Subscription Economies
    2026/06/05
    In episode 33 of The TikTok Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how top TikTok creators are moving beyond brand deals and ad revenue to build recurring revenue models — their own subscription economies. The hosts break down the specific mechanics of how creators like Jera Bean and others use platforms like Patreon, Fanfix, and even custom-built apps to offer exclusive content, community access, and early drops. They discuss the key numbers: average subscription price points, retention rates, and the tipping point when a creator's audience size makes subscriptions viable. Lucas draws a parallel to the media industry's shift from advertising to subscriptions, while Luna shares a surprising stat about how many creators now earn more from recurring payments than from brand sponsorships. The episode also covers the challenges — burnout from constant content creation for a paying base, and the risk of alienating free followers. A focused, tactical episode for any creator or brand considering the subscription model. #TikTok #CreatorEconomy #SubscriptionModel #RecurringRevenue #Patron #Fanfix #JeraBean #ContentMonetization #Marketing #SocialMedia #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #ShortVideo #CreatorStrategy #Membership #DigitalEconomy #BrandDeals #AudienceRevenue Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • Why TikTok Creators Are Launching Their Own Analytics Tools

    Why TikTok Creators Are Launching Their Own Analytics Tools
    2026/06/05
    Episode 32 of The TikTok Marketing Podcast explores a growing trend: creators building their own analytics platforms to bypass TikTok's native data limitations. Lucas and Luna break down why creators like Emily Pedersen launched 'Viralytics' after finding TikTok's insights too shallow for brand deals, and how this shift is changing the creator-brand relationship. They discuss the $50 million venture funding flowing into creator analytics startups, the tension between platform control and creator independence, and what this means for marketers who rely on third-party data. Specific examples include the 'engagement heatmap' feature from a tool called Trendify, which tracks micro-moments of viewer retention across multiple videos. The episode also touches on the broader implications for TikTok's ad business as creators demand more transparent metrics. #TikTokMarketing #CreatorEconomy #AnalyticsTools #EmilyPedersen #Viralytics #Trendify #DataTransparency #MarketingPodcast #CreatorIndependence #ViralContent #ShortVideo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Marketing #CreatorTools #EngagementMetrics #BrandDeals #VentureFunding Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分