Introduction – Why Pubs Struggle with Consistency
Most pub landlords say the same thing about social media: “I don’t have time to post every day.” The truth is, you don’t need to invent new content daily. You just need to repurpose what you already have.
Gary Vee’s content pyramid strategy shows how one big moment can fuel weeks of posts. For pubs, this is a goldmine — because every quiz night, disco, or football match is already a content engine.
Industry Context – Why Repurposing Works in 2025
- Algorithms reward consistent posting — 20+ posts per week outperforms occasional updates (Statista, 2024).
- 64% of Gen Z prefer to see raw, snack-sized clips rather than polished adverts (CGA, 2024).
- Hospitality venues using content pyramids report 2–3× more engagement (Morning Advertiser, 2024).
Repurposing makes consistency possible without overwhelming landlords.
What the Content Pyramid Is
Gary Vee’s pyramid is simple:
- Big Content (pillar) → one large piece of content (e.g., full DJ set, quiz night, match highlights).
- Micro Content → slice it into dozens of smaller clips, memes, stories, and posts.
- Distribution → spread across platforms in context (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook).
Instead of creating 20 separate ideas, you create once and multiply.
Example – Pub Quiz Night
Big Content (pillar):
- Film the full quiz from start to finish.
Micro Content (20 posts):
- Instagram story: sample quiz question.
- TikTok: funny wrong answer.
- Meme: screenshot of quiz banter.
- Facebook: photo of winning team.
- IG Reel: staff handing out shots to tiebreaker.
- Story poll: “Could you answer this?”
- Recap post: highlight photos.
From one night, you’ve got a week of content.
Example – Friday Night Disco
Big Content:
- Film 20 minutes of crowd + DJ.
Micro Content:
- TikTok: crowd dancing.
- IG reel: cocktails being shaken.
- Meme: screenshot of funny dance move.
- Facebook: recap photo album.
- Story: staff selfie with disco lights.
- Poll: “Best tune of the night?”
That’s 10–15 posts in under an hour.
Why This Works for Pubs
- Efficiency – One event → multiple posts.
- Consistency – Algorithms reward daily activity.
- Engagement – Customers love seeing themselves featured.
- Longevity – Evergreen content can be resurfaced later.
Practical Framework – How to Build a Pub Content Pyramid
Step 1: Capture Big Content
- Film the whole event in raw format.
- Don’t worry about polish — just collect footage.
Step 2: Chop Into Micro Content
- Pull out funny, emotional, or shareable clips.
- Create memes, reels, stories, and polls.
Step 3: Distribute Across Platforms
- TikTok = fast, funny clips.
- Instagram = polished reels + behind-the-scenes stories.
- Facebook = event recaps + albums.
Step 4: Recycle Winners
- Post best clips again weeks later.
- Use “throwback” posts to re-hype recurring events.
Case Study – The £1,000 Night
Let’s run the numbers.
- Pub runs a disco.
- One TikTok clip of the crowd gets 15,000 local views.
- Even if just 50 new people show up next week at £20 spend each = £1,000 extra turnover.
- And you still have clips to recycle for future discos.
Common Mistakes Pubs Make
- Only posting once per event.
- Hoarding content instead of sharing instantly.
- Copy-pasting the same post on every platform.
- Not resurfacing evergreen content.
The pyramid fixes all of these.
Linking Back to the Cornerstone
The content pyramid works best alongside Gary’s other rules:
- Document daily.
- Jab, jab, jab, then hook.
- Engage locally ($1.80 strategy).
For the full playbook:
👉 Gary Vee Social Media Marketing for Pubs: The Ultimate 2025 Playbook
Conclusion – One Night Becomes a Week
Most pubs think marketing is about finding new ideas. Gary Vee’s pyramid shows it’s about using the same idea better.
Every quiz, disco, or football match is a goldmine of content. Capture it once, chop it into pieces, and distribute it across the week.
Do this consistently, and your pub will never run out of marketing momentum.
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