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I Studied 1300 Hooks, Here’s What Actually Works - 877
In this episode,Brock Johnson breaks down what he learned after studying 1,300 viral hooks and explains what actually works in 2026. Brock categorizes the most effective short-form video hooks, including pattern interrupt hooks, curiosity gap hooks, contrarian angles, bold claims, outcome-based hooks, and story-driven openings.
Brock walks through how to structure the first three seconds of your Reels or TikToks to increase watch time and retention, and why certain hook formulas consistently outperform others. You’ll see real examples of list hooks, comparison hooks, authority hooks…
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