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Studying competitor titles and past performance gives the AI real context. Ranking by risk level helps you A/B test strategically rather than guessing.

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Generate 8 YouTube thumbnail + title combinations for a video about "{{video_topic}}" on a {{niche}} channel.

Current subscriber count: {{sub_count}}
Top-performing past titles: {{past_titles}}
Competitor videos on this topic: {{competitor_examples}}

For each combination, provide:
1. Title (under 60 characters) using one of these frameworks: curiosity gap, specific number, before/after, contrarian take, or "How I..." personal story
2. Thumbnail concept: describe the image, facial expression, text overlay (max 4 words), and color scheme
3. Why this pairing would drive clicks (the psychology behind it)

Rank them from "safest bet" to "highest risk, highest reward." Avoid clickbait that the video cannot deliver on — the title should promise exactly what the video contains.

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{{video_topic}}{{niche}}{{sub_count}}{{past_titles}}{{competitor_examples}}

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Studying competitor titles and past performance gives the AI real context. Ranking by risk level helps you A/B test strategically rather than guessing.

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