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In this episode, we sit down with Aves, Creative Lead & Partnerships at Pilothouse Digital, to unpack how DTC brands must rethink their creative strategy in the age of Meta’s Andromeda algorithm.

For performance marketers and DTC founders scaling from $5–20M+.

Tactical Takeaways:

Why the “one winner ad” model no longer works in Meta’s current landscape
How to identify customer motivations (not just demographics) and map them to creative
A practical framework for testing hooks: swap visuals first, not just voiceovers or copy
How to build a full creative range — from low-effort UGC to high-budget studio work — for each persona
What creative audits should look like heading into Q4 and how to avoid “noise” in your ad account
Who this is for: DTC brand founders, heads of creative, performance marketers

What to steal:

Steal the “motivation-based segmentation” mindset in your ad strategy
Steal the 3–5 second visual hook test framework (visual first, audio later)
Steal the creative range checklist (iPhone shot → studio shot) to audit your account this week

Timestamps

00:00 Understanding Motivations and Creative Diversity

02:00 How Meta’s Andromeda Update Changed Creative Strategy

05:00 Building a Full Creative Range from UGC to Studio Content

07:00 Why Niching Down Helps You Scale Up

09:00 Moving Beyond “Winner” Ads and Budget Distribution

11:00 How to Research Audiences Using Reddit and Reviews

13:00 Avery’s Hook Testing Framework and Meta Insights

17:00 Common Creative Mistakes and Noise in Ad Accounts

19:00 How to Audit Creative Diversity for Q4 Success

21:00 Creative Audits, Partnerships, and Avery’s Process

23:00 Lessons from Hosting the Ad-Venturous Podcast

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