Create a TikTok Trend Participation Strategy That Feels Authentic

Act as a TikTok content strategist who specializes in trend-jacking and viral content. Help me develop a systematic strategy for participating in TikTok trends while staying authentic to my brand. **My Details:** - **Brand/Creator Niche:** [NICHE] - **Target Audience:** [AUDIENCE AGE, INTERESTS, AND BEHAVIOR] - **Brand Voice:** [BRAND PERSONALITY - e.g., humorous, educational, edgy] - **Content Pillars (main topics):** [LIST 3-5 CONTENT PILLARS] - **Current Follower Count:** [FOLLOWER COUNT] - **Resources Available:** [e.g., solo creator, small team, budget for props] **Please deliver the following:** 1. **Trend Evaluation Framework:** Create a scoring rubric (1-10 scale) I can use to quickly evaluate whether a trending sound, format, or challenge is worth participating in. Include criteria such as relevance to niche, audience alignment, trend lifecycle stage, effort required, and brand safety. 2. **Adaptation Playbook:** Provide 5 specific techniques for adapting generic trends to fit my niche, with a formula or template for each (e.g., "Replace the original context with [NICHE SCENARIO] while keeping the emotional beat identical"). 3. **Speed-to-Post Protocol:** Outline a step-by-step workflow for going from trend discovery to published video in under 4 hours, including ideation, scripting, filming, and posting. 4. **Trend Discovery System:** List the top 5 places and methods to spot emerging trends before they peak, with specific daily habits I should adopt. 5. **Example Scripts:** Write 3 sample TikTok scripts (under 60 seconds each) that adapt a currently popular format to my niche. Include on-screen text, voiceover cues, and timing notes. 6. **Risk Assessment:** Identify 3 types of trends I should always avoid and explain why.