Personal Brand

Why viral formats outperform celebrities

November 10, 2025

1 min read

Think you have to copy Oprah or the Kardashians to go viral? Think again. When Oprah posts to her 22M followers, engagement is only a fraction of that – even with her face on screen. People tune in for the name, not necessarily the content. In other words, that’s a billboard, not a magnet.

Now compare that to everyday creators who grew with formats, not fame:

Donny Dust – A self-styled “professional caveman.” His survival videos follow proven viral formats and rack up tens of millions of views – far beyond his follower count.

View post on TikTok
View post on TikTok
View post on TikTok

Bo (Dad Advice) – Just a regular dad sharing quick parenting hacks. His repeatable clips consistently out-engage many celebrities and big brands.

View post on TikTok
View post on TikTok

Our Client, Sud Scrub – A mass-market body scrub brand. Using our Hook Point method, they turned body care into viral stories, gaining 50K new followers and 10M views. Now Sud Scrub is even selling in Walmart.

View post on TikTok
View post on TikTok

See? You don’t need to be Oprah (or any celebrity) to build a massive audience. You just need a repeatable system that delivers that level of attention. Next week, I’ll show you how to do this without spending a dime on the platforms.

Want help with your social media strategy? Connect 1-on-1 with Hook Point's team here to see if we are the right fit to work together.

Share on Social Media

Share on Social Media

Ready to drive breakthrough social media performance for your brand?

Don't wait any longer to take your brand to the next level.
Contact us today.