If you're more than like 25 years old, posting on TikTok can be terrifying. Like walking into a darkened alley in a strange city, but instead of purse-snatchers and pickpockets, you'll be assaulted by a bunch of surly teenagers.
Because on TikTok, Gen Z rules. They set the tone, anoint the trends, and pick the winners. And while they certainly might mock you (which might at least be kind of funny), the bigger risk is they'll just ignore you — and your content won't get any traction.
In hopes of helping you avoid that fate, we've asked a successful TikTok creator for their advice to millennials, Gen-X, and boomers posting on TikTok. TL;DR: brevity and authenticity go a long way.
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Learn Descript. And start creating now(ish) If you're new to Descript, or need a primer on the lastest changes, this is a perfect first step. Descript maestro Kevin O'Connell will show you around, give some demos, and introduce a basic workflow on Friday, May 5. Register here. |
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