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This is one of the best cafes on social right now. They've gained almost half a million followers with barely simple content and there's three things that are doing really well. First, instead of just promoting their products, they promote a vibe. Thanks to founder vlog that resonate more than typical day in my life videos because they're structured like a repeated series. Where each episode kicks off with the same on screen hook before introducing various themes from hosting a vintage market to simply tacking a busy day. And then they supplement the series with complimentary posts like digital camera mashups showing behind the scenes moments, vines that make you feel like you're there. And food and drink ASMR that seamlessly integrates the product is part of this overall vibe. Next, they celebrate the people behind the business. highlighting everyone from the broader team that works there to customers who stop by every day and even the founder's mom who makes the cinnamon rolls they sell. So when they host community events like a run club or a DJ set on a random Friday, it not only feels authentic to the brand, but also creates a mood from competitors who can try to copy everything else about the cafe, but will never be able to manufacture the same community behind it. Then lastly, they root everything and storytelling. So even when they're actively promoting their business, they do so in a way that feels native to their brand. For example, instead of just announcing their open on Saturdays, they created a skit that playfully reveals the reasoning behind that decision. And similarly, when they launched their loyalty program, they didn't just post about it. They teamed up with a real customer to demonstrate why they wanted to give back to their community in the first place. And together, these post create a brand world that feels so much bigger than just another coffee shop on social.
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