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Why it worked
Starting with a massive recent science award instantly hooks curious minds.
Make it yours
Explain a major news story in your field using a simple physical prop.
Reel by @zauey.talks, 1M views, posted .
ZAUEY (Claire Zau)@zauey.talks+10K followers this weekWhy it worked
Starts with a bold claim about packing less that calls out a common travel annoyance.
Make it yours
Call out a costly mistake in your niche right at the start and fix it fast.
Reel by @realisamays, 639K views, posted .
Lisa | The Miles Academy ✈️@realisamays+6.5K followers this weekWhy it worked
Starting with a bold claim about a secret spot creates instant curiosity.
Make it yours
Film a jaw-dropping view and claim it is the best one in your area.
Reel by @ultimatevacationn, 1M views, posted .
Logan and Audri | Travel🌎@ultimatevacationn+11K followers this weekAs seen in
See when an account took off, what it posted, and how to make your own version.
Why it worked
It names a hidden fear right away and promises a simple answer.
Make it yours
Start your video by describing a scary moment your audience knows well.
Reel by @brycepete.thepilot, 671K views, posted .
Bryce Petersen | Fly Without Fear@brycepete.thepilot+18K followers this weekGrowth+42,379
Why it worked
It drops you straight into a close up product tour without any intro fluff.
Make it yours
Show your new items up close while naming three unique design details fast.
Reel by @clayg0ff, 817K views, posted .
Clayton Goff@clayg0ff+4.1K followers this weekGrowth+29,701
Ask anything about your niche. Ascend is the only AI that watches thousands of viral videos every day.
What's working in my niche this week?
What’s working in cooking this week
1. Practical kitchen hacks with an immediate payoff
The winning structure is: show the useful result immediately, add a curiosity-led text hook, then demonstrate the trick quickly.
Why it worked
Starting with a bold promise about family secrets hooked viewers instantly.
Make it yours
Film three fast kitchen tips and tease an old secret right at the start.
Reel by @elle_kvl, 17M views, posted .
Why it worked
Starting with the messy part immediately made people curious about the fix.
Make it yours
Show an old trick your family uses instead of a modern machine.
Reel by @elle_kvl, 1M views, posted .
Why it worked
Showing the giant food spread right at the start makes viewers stop scrolling.
Make it yours
Film your finished product first before you explain how you made it.
Reel by @brunchwithbabs, 3M views, posted .
A real person grows your account every day, reaching the people you choose.
How your Growth Assistant works, a 90-second video.
Why it worked
Rapid choice tournament format builds quick curiosity about obscure art.
Make it yours
Host a fast paced this or that game using your top industry favorites.
Reel by @posterhousenyc, 543K views, posted .
Poster House@posterhousenyc65.3K followersLiterally haven’t seen her this excited since our deputy director promised everyone a pizza party. 😭 #poster #posterart #design #vintageposter #nycmuseums
A woman sits in front of a massive bookshelf in a museum and plays a rapid-fire 'This or That' game choosing between classic vintage poster designers. She enthusiastically announces her final winner at the end of the game.
This or That: Vintage Poster Designer Edition
The video opens with a clean title card on-screen text framing an engaging rapid-choice game format about niche design history.
See why any viral video took off, and how to make your own version.
Or scroll the best videos in your niche full screen and ask about the one you’re watching.
Open any creator or brand to see their followers day by day, their best videos and the accounts like them.
Whats Up Brie
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For brands and local businesses
What would that do for your sales?
Find the brands and local shops taking off in your niche and copy what works.
Why it worked
Starts with a blunt and funny truth that instantly makes viewers nod in agreement.
Make it yours
Share a bold personal pet peeve and walk away into your favorite scenery.
Reel by @indiapattonn, 602K views, posted .
India Marie@indiapattonn+17K followers this weekGrowth+135,942
Type an idea, a hook, a creator or a link and find the videos that already took off.
Search: office life
Why it worked
It pairs an absurd work joke with a funny visual to stop the scroll.
Make it yours
Film a common workplace frustration and exaggerate the solution.
Reel by @scottymuirhead, 2M views, posted .
Why it worked
It acts out a common workplace fear through snappy dialogue.
Make it yours
Film a short scene showing a funny red flag at your job tomorrow.
Reel by @corporatedropout_confessions, 216K views, posted .
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Find the fastest-growing accounts in your niche and copy what works.
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Mountain's Ledge - Lux Rentals With A View Near Chattanooga, TN@mountainsledge+3.8K followers this month · +23%
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116K viewsAscend Viral is now Ascend, the #1 growth platform for brands and creators on Instagram. Ascend analyzes top viral videos in your niche and shows you what works best for your account. On Growth and Viral, the Growth plan adds targeted, local followers. More on how it works.
Yes. Ascend Viral is now Ascend. Read the announcement.
If you’re a creator, brand or local business posting Reels, yes. See who it’s for.
That depends on your niche, your content and who you target. Post what works and watch your reach expand. See what drives growth.
You’ll see what works in your niche the day you sign up. Growth plan followers add up week by week. See the timeline.
Because you stop guessing. Ascend is the only AI that watches thousands of viral videos every day, and on Growth and Viral the Growth plan brings targeted, local followers. See why people pick Ascend.
Yes. Start with a free account, or try any plan free for 5 days.
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