Learn why 'ugly ads' work from ecommerce expert Barry Hott. Discover strategies for socially native ads and creating impactful emotional connections. Explore cost-effective staffing solutions and scaling expertise. Decode success in media buying and the importance of authenticity in communication.
Ugly ads can be effective by focusing on messaging over style, using text in context ads or socially native stills.
Authenticity and authority in ad campaigns are crucial for resonating with audiences and creating impactful messaging.
Utilize long-form explainers and mimic familiar content styles to engage viewers authentically and effectively in advertising.
Deep dives
Diverse Methods of Effective Ugly Ads
Ugly ads can be approached in various ways such as utilizing text in context ads or socially native stills, focusing on the messaging rather than the style to create authentic and impactful content.
Authenticity and Authority in Ad Campaigns
Leveraging authenticity and authority in ad campaigns can resonate with audiences, making it challenging to replicate and essential for effective messaging.
Long-Form Explainer Ads
Utilizing long-form explainers in ads can engage audiences authentically, focusing on authentic delivery and messaging to connect with viewers effectively.
Viral Page Style Ads
Creating ads in the style of viral pages can capture the interest of viewers by mimicking familiar content formats, focusing on the style and message to resonate with audiences.
Barry Hot's Valuable Resources
Explore Barry Hot's resources like the Creative OS toolkit for ugly ads and newsletter for comprehensive insights and valuable guidance in digital advertising.
Engaging with Barry Hot's Content
Engage with Barry Hot by following him on Twitter and visiting his website, where you can access a wealth of information, tools, and newsletters for enhancing your digital advertising strategies.
It's on his hat. It's on his mic. It's on his wall.
Barry Hott isn't afraid to tell you as many times as you need to be told, and it's for a simple reason: he's right. Ugly ads work.
Barry has a lot of years in the ecommerce/DTC/paid social/growth marketing space, and I brought him on this episode ostensibly to discuss the how and why of ugly ads. But for two guys who just love talking shop it was impossible to keep ourselves from delving into all kinds of growth strategy and media buying specifics.
Strap in: Barry brought the energy and this is a fun one. Enjoy it, then go make some ugly ads.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
[00:00:14] Ugly ads strategy.
[00:05:14] Ugly ads effectiveness.
[00:07:52-00:08:02] Ugly ads effectiveness.
[00:12:54-00:13:04] Socially native stills.
[00:16:49-00:16:59] Fake UGC authenticity.
[00:20:15-00:20:26] Ad Language Nuance.
[00:25:51-00:26:02] Apparel ad strategies.
[00:28:47] Personalized ad language.
[00:33:27] Insecurity through advertising.
[00:36:40] Cost to impact ratio.
[00:39:45] Process vs Instincts
[00:45:47-00:45:57] Ugly ad considerations.
[00:47:42] Authenticity in advertising.
[00:50:21] Creative platform expectations.
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