AI Meme Automation: Generate 112,000+ Views On A Brand New Instagram Account

Have you ever tried creating memes for your social media only to give up after a few days because the process is too tedious? You’re not alone. Most people start with enthusiasm but quit as soon as they hit roadblocks in the content creation process.

According to a recent study by Influencer Marketing Hub, meme accounts on Instagram grow followers 2-3x faster than traditional content accounts, with engagement rates averaging 60% higher than standard posts [17]. Yet, 72% of content creators report abandoning their meme pages within 3 weeks due to workflow challenges.

What if I told you there’s a system that can help you consistently create engaging memes that could generate over 100,000 views in just 30 days — even on a brand new Instagram account?

How I Generated 112,000 Views on a Brand New Instagram Account

In this article, I’m going to break down the exact workflow I used to get 112,000 views in just 26 days on a brand new Instagram account. This isn’t theory — it’s a proven system built on automation, AI, and consistency.

One of my recent memes received over 112,000 views between February 25th and March 19th. And the best part? This wasn’t a one-off success — several memes from this account went viral, all using the same automated workflow.

Why Most People Fail at Creating Consistent Meme Content

Before diving into the system, let’s talk about why most people give up on creating memes:

1. Manual processes are tedious — Downloading videos with watermarks, finding ways to remove them, and dealing with annoying advertisements on online tools
2. Lack of organization — No central place to track what’s been posted and what’s performed well
3. Inconsistency — Without a system, it’s easy to post sporadically or quit altogether when it gets difficult

According to a study by Sprout Social, 51% of social media marketers say creating consistent content is their biggest challenge, yet brands that post consistently see up to 4x higher engagement rates than those with irregular posting schedules [1]. Another study by Content Marketing Institute found that 60% of marketers who document their content strategy are more effective than those who don’t [2].

As the saying goes, “Success comes from repeating the same proven processes over and over again for a long period of time.” Every successful content creator will tell you that consistency is key.

The AI Meme Automation Workflow

I built this workflow inside Airtable to stay organized, be consistent, and create memes more efficiently. Here’s how it works at a high level:

1. Find and extract videos — Scrape videos from TikTok without watermarks
2. Use AI to generate headlines — Create funny captions using the latest AI models
3. Design in Canva — Edit and customize the meme with your brand elements
4. Publish via Metricool — Schedule and post to multiple social platforms

The beauty of this system is that it works for multiple brands simultaneously, allowing you to scale your meme content across different niches.

Detailed Walkthrough of the Meme Creation Process

Let me take you through the entire workflow step-by-step:

Step 1: Finding and Extracting Videos

First, we need source material. I’ve found that TikTok has the best selection of potential meme content.

1. Find TikTok accounts that regularly post content that would work well as memes
2. Select a video you want to use
3. Copy the URL
4. Paste it into the Airtable workflow
5. Click “Extract Video”

Behind the scenes, the automation downloads the video without any watermarks and prepares it for the next step.

Step 2: Setting Up Your Brand Assets

If you’re managing memes for multiple brands (or want to start an agency doing this), the system allows you to set up brand profiles:

For each brand, you’ll specify:

• Brand voice (fun, sarcastic, humorous, playful, etc.)
• Writing style (typically 6th-grade reading level keeps content accessible)
• Excluded words or phrases
• Canva meme folder location
• Target audience description

This information helps the AI generate relevant headlines and ensures consistency across all your meme content.

Step 3: Generating Headlines with AI

Once your video is extracted, the system pulls the transcription automatically (if available).

1. Select your brand from the dropdown
2. Choose the AI model you want to use (I’ve found Claude 3.7 works best for humor)
3. Click “Generate Headlines”

The AI will then create around 10 potential headlines based on the video transcription and your brand voice. For example, for a golf-themed meme, it might generate:

• “When you finally hit it past the ladies’ tee”
• “POV: You made a par after a seven-hole stretch of double bogeys”
• “Me after making my first par of the day on hole 17”

Research from Anthropic shows that Claude 3.7 performs 50% better than previous models on creative writing tasks, making it particularly effective for generating humorous content [6]. Similarly, a study by Stanford University’s AI Index Report found that AI models in 2024 achieve near-human performance on 80% of creative writing benchmarks [7].

Pro tip: Use a mix of AI-generated ideas (30-40%) and your own creativity (60-70%) for the best results. AI is great but not always hilarious on its own. This hybrid approach is supported by research from MIT’s Media Lab, which found that human-AI collaboration produces 35% more creative outcomes than either humans or AI working independently [8].

Step 4: Designing in Canva

With your video extracted and headline selected, it’s time to design:

1. Access your brand’s Canva meme folder
2. Add your chosen headline as a text box (I prefer all caps for memes)
3. Add a white background (I’ve found white backgrounds perform better than black)
4. Upload the extracted video
5. Remove the background from the video
6. Download the final meme

Keep the design simple — don’t worry too much about heavy branding for meme content. The simpler, the better.

Step 5: Publishing to Social Media

The final step is getting your content out to the world:

1. Upload your meme to the system
2. Select which platforms to publish to (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels)
3. Choose your publish date and time
4. Add your final headline, caption, and first comment
5. Click “Upload to Social Media”

Research by Hootsuite found that the optimal posting frequency varies by platform: 3-7 times per week on Instagram, 1-2 times per day on Facebook, and 1-3 times per day on Twitter for maximum engagement [9]. Meanwhile, SocialInsider’s analysis of 100,000 business accounts revealed that posting between 7 PM and 9 PM typically generates 20% higher engagement rates [10].

Based on my testing, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts perform best for meme content, while TikTok seems to prefer original content over memes. This aligns with research from Later.com showing that Reels get 22% more engagement than standard video posts on Instagram [11].

Alternative Workflow Methods

The system is flexible and offers multiple entry points depending on your needs:

Option 1: Full Workflow (as described above)

Start with TikTok extraction and follow all steps.

Option 2: Upload Your Own Video

If you already have videos from other sources:

1. Skip step 1
2. Upload your video directly
3. The system will transcribe it and continue the process

Option 3: Use Your Final Video

If you’ve already created your meme elsewhere:

1. Add a new record with your final video
2. Select your brand
3. Skip to the publishing step

Tracking and Optimization

What makes this system powerful is the ability to track performance and improve over time:

• Calendar View — See what’s scheduled and filter by brand or platform
• Record List — Review all published memes to identify top performers
• A/B Testing — Easily find successful memes and create variations (change background, headline, etc.) to test what works best

The best marketers in the world constantly test different versions to optimize performance, and this system makes that process seamless.

Why This System Works

There are three key reasons this workflow has been so effective:

1. Automation removes friction — No more struggling with watermarks or manual downloads
2. Organization creates consistency — With everything in one place, you’re more likely to stick with it
3. AI saves time and generates ideas — Even when you’re not feeling creative, the AI can help

Real Results and Growth Potential

Within just 26 days of implementing this system, we generated 112,000 views on a brand new Instagram account. And we’re now scaling this approach across multiple brands with similar success.

These results align with broader industry trends. According to Meta’s own statistics, Reels are the fastest-growing content format on Instagram, with 675.3 million users engaging with Reels content regularly [3]. HubSpot’s Social Media Marketing Report found that short-form video content generates the highest ROI of any social media format, with 30% higher engagement rates than traditional posts [4].

This isn’t just about views, though. A system like this can help you:

• Build an audience quickly on new social accounts
• Create content for multiple brands simultaneously
• Establish yourself as a meme agency servicing various clients
• Test different niches to find what resonates

The potential for growth is substantial, especially considering that Buffer’s State of Social report showed that brands posting 5+ times per week grow followers 4x faster than those posting less frequently [5]. An automated system makes this level of consistency achievable.

Getting Started with AI Meme Automation

There are two ways you can implement this system:

1. DIY Approach — Follow the detailed tutorial on the BigMoves channel and build it yourself (will take 20-30 hours)
2. Ready-Made Template — Get the pre-built template for a one-time payment and set it up in 15-30 minutes

Whichever route you choose, the important thing is to start creating consistently. Remember, success doesn’t come from creating one viral meme — it comes from building a system that lets you create potentially viral content day after day.

Conclusion

The days of manually creating memes and hoping they go viral are over. With the right automated workflow combining AI, video extraction, and scheduled publishing, you can build a consistent meme creation machine that generates views, builds audiences, and scales across brands.

The system I’ve shared today has helped me generate 112,000 views in just 26 days on a brand new account. Imagine what you could do with it in 3 months, 6 months, or a year.

Ready to transform your social media content strategy with AI-powered meme automation? Check out the full tutorial or grab the template, and start building your meme empire today.

FAQs About AI Meme Automation

Is this method considered content stealing?

No. Meme culture is built on remixing and repurposing content in transformative ways. You’re adding your own creative spin through headlines, design choices, and brand voice. This is similar to reaction videos or commentary content. According to research by NYU’s Media, Culture, and Communication Department, meme creation falls under transformative fair use in most cases [12].

Do I need coding skills to set up this automation?

Not at all. The template uses no-code tools like Airtable, Make.com, Canva, and Metricool. Basic familiarity with these platforms is helpful but not required. A study by Zapier found that no-code automation tools can save businesses an average of 10 hours per week on repetitive tasks [13].

Which social platforms work best for meme content?

Based on my testing, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts perform best for meme content. TikTok tends to prefer original content over memes, though this may vary by niche. According to Statista, Instagram Reels now accounts for 35% of all time spent on the platform [14], making it prime real estate for viral content.

How much time does this save compared to manual meme creation?

Using this automated workflow can reduce a 30-minute process down to about 5 minutes per meme. Plus, batching becomes much easier, allowing you to create weeks of content in a single session. A survey by Airtable found that teams using automation for content workflows save an average of 15 hours per week [15].

Can I use this system for an existing social media account?

Absolutely! While the results shared were from a new account, this system works just as well (if not better) for established accounts with existing audiences. A report by Social Media Examiner showed that established accounts implementing consistent posting schedules saw a 43% increase in engagement within 60 days [16].

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