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What content do I provide to a content network?

Short answer

A managed content network is a set of many brand-owned Instagram pages that post your videos many times a day from real iPhones, built and run by a provider such as TIDE. You need to provide a high volume of raw, native-looking videos that focus on a strong hook and a quick story.

TIDE Automations decision guide ยท Updated 8 November 2026

The options board

Six ways to staff social, side by side

Typical setups, not guarantees. The last row is the one most companies have not heard of yet.

OptionPagesPosts a dayYour team's timeOutput scales with
One social media manager1 to 31 to 3Hiring, training, managingHeadcount
Freelancer1 to 2Under 1Briefing, chasing, reviewingHours bought
Social media agencyYour main pageA few a weekBriefs and approvalsRetainer size
UGC creatorsTheir pages, brieflyPer contractSourcing and contractsCreator fees
More paid adsAd placementsRented reachCreative and media buyingAd spend
Managed content networkDozens of brand pagesOver 100Send content. That's it.Number of pages

Keeping the content simple and raw

You don't need fancy editing. In fact, editing can sometimes hurt your reach. The best videos for a network are raw, authentic clips filmed on a phone. They should look like something a real person would post, not like a commercial. Don't worry about being perfect. Just focus on being interesting. A quick clip of you using the product while talking about a common problem is often better than a polished video that took all day to edit.

Focusing on the first three seconds

The hook is the most important part of your video. If you can't grab attention in the first three seconds, the rest of the video will not be seen. Spend your time thinking about how to start your videos. Can you start with a question? A problem? A bold statement? Test different ways to open your videos. You will be surprised by what works. The network will help you see what captures attention and what doesn't.

Creating a library of content

The more videos you have, the better. Start building a library of clips that you can easily send to the provider. You can record a few short videos at once, or you can record them as you go about your day. Just make sure you are capturing a variety of topics and angles. This gives the provider more to test and more to work with. A large library is the best way to ensure the network is always delivering results.

Managing your time in the process

Don't let the content production become a huge task. Build it into your daily or weekly routine. Make it easy to record and edit. You don't need a complicated system. Just use your phone and a simple editing app. Your goal is to get the content to the provider without spending too much time on it. You have other work to do. Let the network handle the rest.

Marketing managers should build a simple, efficient system to produce raw, native-style content that powers the network's reach.

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Follow-up questions

Does the provider need me to edit the videos?

Usually, they just need the raw or lightly edited clips. They will handle the distribution.

What if I run out of ideas?

Look at your customer questions. What do they ask you every day? Those are your video topics.

Can I use music?

Sometimes, but check the copyright. Often, the native sounds of you talking are more authentic and perform better.

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