Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Good morning to everyone except Jo Koy.
The comedian’s Golden Globes Award jokes caused quite a stir for not being able to ‘read the room’, resulting in some cringe-worthy moments.
This is a reminder that your messaging has to attract and not repel your target audience.
Here’s what you’ll find in today’s DTC:
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It’s time for an ad breakdown! Today we’re discussing why holistic supplement brand Arrae’s eye-catching ad does a great job of hooking in viewers and keeping them engaged.
Why this ad works so well:
🕜 Good timing: January is the perfect time for health and wellness brands to push out self-improvement messaging and promote sales. Consumers are setting New Year’s resolutions and actively looking for products to help them reach their health goals.
🍸 Relatable storytelling: Arrae’s ad creative takes it one step further by crafting a relatable story. After a long night out drinking (peep that martini glass), Arrae’s supplements can help you recover.
The brand positions itself as a solution to a problem, enticing viewers to click on their CTA ‘Get Offer’.
📳 Creative ad format and copy: By making their ad creative look like an incoming phone call, their tongue-in-cheek messaging and design is also a great way to capture the interest of scrollers.
The heading reads ‘Arrae is calling’ and it’s up to the user if they decide to answer the ‘call’ and improve their health in the New Year.
By presenting a choice, the brand empowers the viewer to make a smart decision and build healthier habits.
Even though this is a static ad, Arrae does a great job of creating user engagement in an unconventional way.
What creative New Year ads have you been loving lately? Reply back and let us know!
You’re in luck! We asked the Pilothouse team to share their Valentine’s Day campaign tips with us and you’ll definitely want to take notes on these best practices.
Tip 1: Start running your Meta ads in mid-January to capitalize on this high-purchase intent. 🚀
Even though February 14th is over a month away, timing is everything. You’ll want to launch those Valentine’s Day ads sooner rather than later so shoppers have enough time to browse and find the perfect gift for their SO.
This way you can get A/B test your ads in the upcoming weeks and get those orders in.
Tip 2: Repurpose your top-performing ad creatives
If you have existing top-performing ads feel free to repurpose and make some tweaks. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.
Here’s some easy changes you can make:
Tip 3: Apply urgency messaging
For those looking for a Valentine’s Day gift make your shipping cut off dates loud and clear (e.g. Order by [x date] to receive in time for Valentine’s Day) to set expectations and motivate shoppers to act fast.
Tip 4: Leverage viral social trends
Last week we talked a bit about the coquette trend which is gaining traction on platforms like Pinterest and TikTok. 🎀
Brands like Mejuri and Farmacy are already leveraging this trend for brand visibility and it's the perfect pairing for your V day campaign.
Try these tips out and give your brand a much needed sales boost during this high-intent holiday.
Need a hand with your creatives this year? Get ahead of the game and reach out to the Pilothouse team today. 👀
In this episode of the pod, we sit down with Nick Shackelford, DTC legend and founder of BRĒZ — his new low dose cannabis beverage that’s growing fast, passing the $1 million mark in the first 8 months of business.
In this podcast, Nick talks about:
👉 Listen to the full episode with Nick Shackelford here.
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DTC Newsletter is written by Rebecca Knight and Frances Du. Edited by Eric Dyck.
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