10/8/25

Rev Leads x Doodle (Thumbnails and Facebook)

Content Strategy & Platform Focus

  • Shift from quantity → quality:

    • Original: 3 videos/week → New: 2 videos/week.

    • Goal: Videos that last longer on platform, retain views over time, not just viral clicks.

  • Quality metrics are now key across platforms:

    • TikTok: Focus on view duration.

    • Instagram: Focus on shares.

    • Facebook: More volatile revenue; focus on long-term value & engagement.

Facebook Strategy

  • Revenue: Highly variable (e.g., $6k → $4k → $8–10k month-to-month).

  • Approach:

    • Work on long-form content: scheduling, editing handled by team.

    • Creators continue shorts & posts, team handles long-form.

    • Use rev-share model, aligns incentives for high-quality edits.

  • Boosting options: Facebook allows post boosts for visibility.

  • Monetization: Safe, ad-driven; CPM/RPM strong.

  • Ramp-up period: Expect 30–45 days before content is fully optimized and released.

Video Types & Ideas

  1. Road Trip / Group Videos

    • Example: “Ladies trip to Devil’s Triangle”

    • Include storytelling + personalities (e.g., background of Whitney & Maria).

    • Key elements for engagement:

      • Group dynamic

      • Humor / adventure / challenges

      • Primal branding elements (show personality)

  2. Cheapest vs Most Expensive Format

    • Rent or buy items (bikes, mini-bikes, etc.) for comparison.

    • Thumbnail ideas: include price tags.

    • Example: RyderShare bikes: cheapest vs most expensive.

    • Can integrate into road trip content.

  3. Mini-Competition / Challenge Videos

    • Mini-bike race series:

      • Rent track, stage competitions (drag race, fastest lap, helmet/dizzy bat challenge).

      • Rotate equipment mid-challenge (switch bikes) for variety.

    • Engaging for audience: viewers pick sides, identify with participants.

    • Successful prior example: “Mini-bike Pocket Rocket Challenge” → 11M views.

  4. Reaction Videos

    • Reaction to motorcycle stunts / pop culture content (movies, TikTok trends).

    • Low lift, easy to repurpose into shorts & Facebook clips.

    • Example: Spike’s motorcycle clips; Life of Birch stunt videos.

  5. Brand/Partner Content

    • Opportunities for sponsorship/credit (e.g., RyderShare, Kawasaki).

    • Can be tied into educational / review-style content.

Thumbnail & Title Strategy

  • Emphasize clear story + personality.

  • Use high contrast / attention-grabbing numbers (price, speed, challenge outcomes).

  • Incorporate main characters in the thumbnail for audience connection.

  • Consider Top Gear-style storytelling: singular points + group dynamic.

Operational Notes

  • Video production & editing: plan ahead to reduce “high lift” stress.

  • Onboarding & scheduling edits: 30–45 days before rollout.

  • Maintain consistent posting schedule for shorts/long-form content.

  • Cross-platform reuse: YouTube → Facebook → Shorts.

Next Steps / Recommendations

  • Finalize storyboard for upcoming road trip.

  • Incorporate cheapest vs most expensive / mini-bike challenge ideas.

  • Explore reaction / pop culture content for low-lift, high-reach videos.

  • Begin Facebook onboarding & revenue-sharing workflow.

  • Continue to test title/thumbnail variations for core vs fringe audiences.