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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 18 MIN

The 4-Part Hook Formula Behind Viral Reels (Part 2)

from Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing · host Elizabeth Marberry

Send us Fan MailYou already know that strong hooks are one of the biggest things separating content that gets ignored from content that gets watched, shared, and remembered. But today I want to take this a step deeper because most business owners think a hook is only the text at the beginning of a reel. And honestly, that's just one piece of it. There are actually four different places you can hook someone inside of one piece of content. And once you understand this, you'll start seeing viral content completely differently.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE01:56 The reel Elizabeth posted that hit 86,000+ views and the content strategy lesson inside it03:18 Why timely, relatable content outperforms polished educational content (and how to use this in your business)07:06 Hook #1: The text hook — why specificity beats everything09:22 Hook #2: The visual hook — why most people process your visuals before they read a single word10:43 Hook #3: The audio hook — your opening words, tone, pacing, and music choice all count13:42 Hook #4: The caption top line — the most overlooked hook placement of all four15:06 How to use all four hooks together to create content that stops the scroll AND drives business results16:52 Next week: how Elizabeth uses AI to reverse engineer viral hooksLinks Mentioned:- Free DM Automation Guide + 1 Month of ManyChat Free:DM me the word LEADS on Instagram @elizabethmarberry- Free Monetize Your IG Guide- Hot Reels (my 12-month Instagram content lab)- Missed Part 1? Ep117: The Secret to Stronger Instagram HooksWORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

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Send us Fan Mail You already know that strong hooks are one of the biggest things separating content that gets ignored from content that gets watched, shared, and remembered. But today I want to take this a step deeper because most business owners think a hook is only the text at the beginning of a reel. And honestly, that's just one piece of it. There are actually four different places you can hook someone inside of one piece of content. And once you understand this, you'll start seeing vira...

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