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Instagram Strategy for a Startup Skincare Brand

Instagram Strategy — 4 Sources Compared + Summary

Topic Gemini ChatGPT-5 Claude Grok Summary
Budget & CPM Assumptions
  • CPM ~ $8–$8.5 typical; beauty can vary $5–$15.
  • $400 ≈ ~50k impressions at $8 CPM.
  • Benchmarks: $2.5–$3.5 (low) to ~$10–$11 (avg).
  • $400 ⇒ ~133k (at $3) down to ~40k (at $10).
  • Claims very low CPM: $0.50–$2.00.
  • Would imply ~200k–800k impressions.
  • Beauty niche: CPM ~$8–$10.
  • $400 ⇒ ~40k–60k impressions.
  • Plan on CPM: $8–$12 for skincare.
  • Expect: 33k–50k impressions on $400.
Reach & Views
  • ~50k impressions (not unique reach).
  • Views driven by Reels/Stories placements.
  • ~40k–130k impressions depending on CPM.
  • Views scale with optimization.
  • 150k–400k video views (assumes ultra-low CPM).
  • 2–4% engagement if well targeted.
  • ~40k–60k impressions; ~10k–25k views.
  • Frequency ~1.5–2× typical.
  • Conservative views: ~8k–20k (20–40% VTR on 33k–50k imps).
  • Unique reach: ~18k–28k (freq 1.7–1.9).
Allocation
  • 80% TOF video (~$320).
  • 20% retarget (~$80).
  • $200 awareness, $100 engagement, $100 retarget.
  • 70% ads, 20% content support, 10% testing.
  • 80–90% video views, 10–20% testing/opt.
  • Recommended: 70–85% TOF video; 10–20% retarget; 5–10% testing.
Targeting
  • Interests (skincare/clean beauty/competitors).
  • LLAs from customers/engagers.
  • Highly relevant interests; retarget site visitors.
  • Let auto-opt bids help efficiency.
  • LLAs of customers; age/gender by ICP.
  • Niche beauty interests; avoid over-broad.
  • Consider behavior layers (recent beauty shoppers).
  • Start: broad-but-relevant interests + 1–2 LLAs.
  • Warm: video viewers ≥50%, engagers, site visitors.
Placements & Creative
  • Reels & Stories priority for UGC.
  • Use “Video Views” or “Reach.”
  • Reels/Stories often lower CPC, higher engagement.
  • Mix awareness + engagement objectives.
  • Reels focus; try Stories as secondary.
  • Multiple ad variations (hooks/CTAs).
  • Reels/feed video; highlight before/after, testimonials.
  • Keep niche relevance high.
  • Lead with Reels. Stories as secondary, test feed.
  • UGC style: quick hook, benefit, proof, CTA.
Optimization & Testing
  • A/B test hooks, captions, music.
  • Shift budget to the winner.
  • Monitor frequency; split-test creative.
  • Use automatic bidding initially.
  • Allocate 10% to testing/optimization.
  • 10–20% to creative/audience tests.
  • 1–2 variables/week: hook, first frame, caption.
  • Guardrail: cap freq ~2.0; rotate creative weekly.
Measurement & Benchmarks
  • Check CTR, engagement, conversions, ROAS.
  • Month-over-month compounding matters.
  • CPC ~$0.40–$1.70 (sometimes ~$2+).
  • Define goals per objective (views, engagement, conv).
  • Target 2–4% engagement; ensure landing page quality.
  • Benchmarks: CPM & VTR; aim VTR >20%.
  • Primary KPI (TOF): VTR ≥25%, 3-sec view rate ≥35%.
  • Secondary: saves/comments %, profile visits, CTR ≥0.7%.
Notes & Caveats
  • Estimates vary by audience, creative, timing.
  • Insights via Ads Manager + IG analytics.
  • Ranges depend on optimization and placements.
  • Results depend on UGC quality & ICP fit.
  • Beauty niche is competitive; pace tests.
  • Use conservative planning; upgrade budgets after a winner emerges.
References Gemini notes ↓ ChatGPT-5 notes ↓ Claude notes ↓ Grok notes ↓ Summary rationale ↓

Details

Gemini — Notes

  • Suggests CPM near $8–$8.5 (beauty may vary $5–$15).
  • $400 ⇒ ~50,000 impressions at $8 CPM.
  • 80% TOF video (Reels/Stories) + 20% remarketing.
  • Target interests + LLAs; video viewers ≥50% for warm audience.
  • Run Video Views/Reach; analyze CTR, conversions, ROAS; keep testing.

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ChatGPT-5 — Notes

  • CPM range low $2.5–$3.5 to avg ~$10–$11; CPC ~$0.40–$1.70+.
  • Impressions ~40k–130k depending on CPM efficiency.
  • $200 awareness, $100 engagement, $100 retargeting.
  • Favor Reels/Stories; split-test creative; let auto bidding optimize.

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Claude — Notes

  • Very low CPM assumption: $0.50–$2.00; implies 200k–800k imps.
  • Suggests 2–4% engagement; strong Reels focus.
  • 70% ads, 20% content support, 10% testing; A/B hooks/captions/CTAs.

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Grok — Notes

  • Beauty CPM ~$8–$10; ~40k–60k impressions; ~10k–25k views.
  • 80–90% video views; 10–20% testing; tight niche targeting.
  • Aim VTR > 20%; consider micro-influencers only if ads stall.

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Summary — What to Adopt

  1. Plan with realistic CPM ($8–$12) for skincare. Expect ~33k–50k impressions on $400; target ~8k–20k views (VTR 20–40%).
  2. Budget split: 70–85% Reels video views; 10–20% retarget (video viewers ≥50%, engagers); 5–10% testing.
  3. Targeting: start with skincare/beauty interests + 1–2 LLAs; warm audiences from viewers/engagers/site.
  4. Creative: UGC with a 2-second hook, benefit, social proof, CTA; vertical 9:16; subtitles; brand in first 3 seconds.
  5. Optimization: rotate creatives weekly; cap frequency ~2; test one variable at a time; let auto bidding learn.
  6. Measurement (TOF): VTR ≥25%, 3-sec view ≥35%, CTR ≥0.7%; log learning and reallocate to winners.
  7. Cadence: think in 90-day cycles; compounding performance > single month spikes.

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