Content Pillars

A content pillar is a format paired with a topic — a repeatable combination a brand commits to creating again and again.

Format

Topic

Content Pillar

Every brand should have at least 4 content pillars they consistently create in — enough to stay varied, but few enough to stay recognizable.

Example pillars

One Shot

Relatable Situation

Relatable Situation One-Shots

A single continuous take dropping the viewer into a moment they’ve clearly lived through themselves — no explanation needed, just recognition.

One Shot

Process Explainer

Behind-the-Process One-Shots

One continuous take walking through how something actually gets made — the steps, the tools, the real workflow behind the result.

Talking Head

Personal Story

Personal Story Talking Heads

Direct-to-camera moments sharing a real experience or lesson — the presence and voice do the work of building trust over time.

Carousel

Common Mistakes

Common Mistakes Carousels

A swipeable breakdown of the mistakes people keep making — practical, save-worthy, and easy to keep making new versions of.

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