using organic shorts to get $1 CPM on tiktok and IG reels

using organic shorts to get $1 CPM on tiktok and IG reels

Author: Cody Schneider February 24, 2025 Duration: 45:08
In the Pit with Cody Schneider | Marketing | Growth | Startups
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In this episode, Alex Heiden, co-founder of Get Payd, dives deep into the powerful world of marketing arbitrage and how brands can leverage short-form content to generate millions of views at a fraction of traditional advertising costs. With the rise of platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, Alex explains how brands can exploit the current "TikTokification" of content to build top-of-funnel awareness for B2B, prosumer, and consumer products alike.

He shares detailed strategies on running performance-based creator campaigns, optimizing CPMs (as low as $1 vs. $9 on traditional platforms), and structuring competitions that incentivize high-performing content creators. Plus, Alex breaks down how brands can identify top creators for long-term partnerships and generate viral content that attracts organic replication from other creators.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 - Introduction to marketing arbitrage & today's topic
  • 03:42 - What is Get Paid? Bringing TikTok Shop strategies to digital businesses
  • 05:19 - How TikTok's creator commission model works
  • 06:12 - Two campaign models: CPM deals vs. competitions
  • 10:44 - Results: Cost-effective campaigns with $1–$3 CPM
  • 14:14 - Case studies: Viral success with day-in-the-life content
  • 17:00 - The shift from outbound to inbound marketing
  • 22:54 - Why the "For You" page changes everything for discovery
  • 28:08 - Scaling: From $5K test budgets to $50K monthly spends
  • 35:22 - The ripple effect of viral content and organic replication
  • 42:25 - How Get Paid incentivizes creators and brands alike

Key Points:

  • Marketing Arbitrage Explained: How to get $1 CPMs vs. $9 on traditional ad platforms
  • Short-Form Content Strategy: Run competitions and pay-per-view campaigns to maximize exposure
  • Creator Incentives: Structuring payouts for maximum engagement and competitive motivation
  • Organic Growth Tactics: How viral videos lead to a snowball effect with unpaid content replication
  • B2B & B2C Impact: Why short-form content isn’t just for consumer brands

Notable Quotes:

  • "The only way to grow products quickly is by finding and exploiting marketing arbitrage." – Alex
  • "Discovery isn’t about followers anymore—it’s about creating good content that the algorithm wants to show." – Host

Key Takeaways for Founders:

  1. Shift ad budgets from traditional channels to short-form creator campaigns for massive reach at lower costs.
  2. Run competitive campaigns to organically motivate creators to produce viral content.
  3. Focus on specific features or outcomes in your short-form content for maximum clarity and effectiveness.

Sponsors:

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Ready to scale your marketing with short-form content? This episode is a masterclass in how to do it right.

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There’s a certain kind of clarity that comes from being in the thick of it, where theory meets the messy reality of building something. In the Pit with Cody Schneider is built on that premise. Host Cody Schneider creates a space that feels less like a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair next to someone who’s figuring it out as they go. You’ll hear his own unfiltered brain dumps alongside conversations with founders and marketing leaders who are currently on the front lines. The focus is relentlessly practical: how do you actually land those crucial first customers, then scale that growth without breaking everything? What does it take to move from scrappy tactics to building a marketing team that can sustain momentum? This podcast digs into the specific strategies and operational choices that make a difference when the pressure is on. It’s for anyone who prefers gritty, firsthand accounts over polished success stories. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable insight from inside the trenches of startups and growth marketing.
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