OTT Platforms’ New Strategy To Lure Audience

OTT platforms like ZEE5 and Disney+ Hotstar are partnering with content creators who specialize in editing Bollywood songs and scenes. These creators, known for evoking nostalgia and creating fresh perspectives through memes and snippets, have gained popularity on platforms like Instagram. Zee5 and Hotsar have collaborated with such content creators for shows like Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo over the past few weeks.

Their curated content, often featuring clips from 90s and early 2000s films, resonates with film buffs and fan communities. The interplay of these edits with memes contributes to their rapid sharing in direct messages on Instagram. OTT platforms and film studios collaborate with these creators due to their targeted reach and dedicated fan bases, generating buzz and engagement around releases.

Unlike traditional influencers, these creators prioritize the content itself, acting as fan pages for movies. Leveraging content creators for film marketing allows for higher recall and audience connection with the movies.

While still not as influential as some other creators, certain pages have become popular and consistent sources of content for OTT players and studios. These content creators demonstrate that impactful content can be created and promoted with minimal resources, showcasing a shift away from expensive studios and star-driven filmmaking.