DTC 204 â Mejuriâs Facebook ads may have us putting a ring on it. [DTC]( Banter Saturday, July 16, 2022 Ring ring⦠ð More like bling bling. ð Happy Saturday, DTC readers! Weâre back in action with another edition of Brand Breakdowns. Over the next four weeks, weâre going golden with DTC fine-jewelry brand [Mejuri]( . Buying jewelry online is hard⦠But when the products and creatives look this dang good, it sure makes it feel easy. Today weâre diving deep into all things Facebook Ads strategy. In this newsletter, youâll find: ð ð¦ Brand Breakdown Part 1: Mejuri (Facebook Ads) ð¦ Connect with eCommerce brands that have been in your shoes with Aspire ð¦ Hear customer stories of brands that have unlocked the full potential of their Shopify integrations with AdRoll Read till the end to access exclusive DTC swag. ð ð If a pal forwarded this to you, [subscribe]( , so you never miss out. Facebook All that glitters is gold. Letâs start mining these ads! ð 1ï¸â£ You get a star, you get a star! â¨The gold nuggets: Quick game of would you rather⦠Would you rather have 49 five-star reviews or 20,000 4.5 star reviews? Mejuri didnât need to choose with âover 20,000 five-star reviews''! Strong social proof like this had us rushing to their website to see what the hype was about. Not to mention, having reviews on your ads is a fantastic way to highlight consumer satisfaction! âï¸ Weâre loving the use of off-white for the background. Itâs easy on the eyes and differentiates from other ads you may be used to seeing in your feed. Brands are shifting to softer background colors, so we think this one is a great move! The headline combined with the 5-star reviews is sure to draw viewers in. Also⦠We love croissants. This ad gets a oui oui from us. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse](: Now this ad may have received the Pilothouse oui oui, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few tweaks we would suggest. The placement of the text and use of space in the image feels a tad off. Thereâs a lot of unused space in the creative. We would suggest enlarging both the product image and the text. Better use of space makes it much easier to capture the eyes of scrollers and boost that click-through-rate (CTR)! 2ï¸â£ UGC: U gotta (buy this) chain ⨠The gold nuggets: - This creative is stunning â this is something weâd expect to see when scrolling a highly-curated Instagram feed.
- The use of UGC is a great way to connect with Mejuriâs target audience.
- The copy is clever. We're in a forever-growing self-love movement and the âFine jewelry for your damn selfâ definitely fits that bill. - This type of content is great for repurposing. Itâs aesthetically pleasing enough to be used as an Instagram post and packs enough punch to be a Facebook ad! ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse:]( The ad headline is very branded. In this case, the text provided below was stronger and would be best paired with the creative. Also, using few but larger, more quality hashtags can help Mejuriâs search potential and more eyes on their ads! Sponsor (Net)Work from Home Community is everything these days⦠And currently, a healthy/helpful community is brewing [your brand's eCommerce success.]( âï¸ Welcome to The Coffee Shop âï¸ The Coffee Shop is a tight-knit Slack community that connects like-minded founders and marketers to share advice on maximizing growth, retention, and sales. You can jump into conversations about influencer marketing, brand building, and social media to learn the recipe for others' secret sauce. You don't have to be on this eCommerce journey alone. ð¤ [Connect with eCommerce brands that have been in your shoes.]( Facebook 3ï¸â£ We canât keep our eyes off of you ⨠Gold nuggets - The hook, well⦠Has got us hooked. Itâs STRONG. This ad drives home that jewelry, a product that can seem high-cost and less approachable, can be affordable and accessible with Mejuri.
- The design elements of this creative are very eye-catching and the text pop-ups direct viewers where to look on the screen!
- Sustainability is at the top of many shoppersâ minds. Mejuri emphasizes that their products are made with recycled materials and are long-lasting pieces. No fast-fashion shopping on their website. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse:]( (Quick PSA) â We are by no means âfashionistas.â Some of the lingoes flew directly over our heads. If we have to Urban Dictionary search the word, it ainât it⦠The headline is very clever, but the base text âfoundational spring stylesâ doesnât really call the consumer to buy the product â it just makes us wonder what âfoundationalâ means. As much as you want to market to your targeted audience, jewelry is something that is usually a gift⦠And maybe that audience isnât fully educated on the olâ fashion lingo. Weâd recommend a scarcity headline (if on brand). It could be a much better use of that expensive headline real estate to draw the consumer into ordering the product. 4ï¸â£ The âCâ is amouflaged ⨠Gold nuggets: - We really like the use of pointing to the necklace combined with the text overlay â it keeps the consumer attentive and minimizes distractions.
- The mix of close up and lifestyle in this ad is stellar. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse]( : We love this one! Itâs a perfect showcase of the product itself and the product in action. No notes. Well played, Mejuri. ð 5ï¸â£ Runway ready ⨠Gold nuggets - The âshop the look worn by this model whoâs famousâ angle can work greatly. Even if scrollers werenât familiar with Mejuri, they may stop the scroll just because theyâve seen a familiar face.
- The creative is cool, it highlights the brandâs recent campaign about sustainability, while also featuring affiliates who are sporting their jewelry. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse]( : If youâre not a jewelry buff, you may not know what a âgolden stackâ is. There may be a better way to highlight to a broader audience exactly what they mean. Additionally, the way the images are cropped or zoomed in makes it hard to see the bling. The use of close-ups would be hyper-valuable here. Sponsor Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Shopify Apps? So you've already done the tough part of wading through over 7,000 (!!) apps in the Shopify app store to build your eCommerce tech stack. ð®âð¨ We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's still work to be done before you get to reap the rewards of all these integrated apps. The good news? [Five best-in-class Shopify Plus Certified App Partners]( are coming together to help you uncover the deeper capabilities of your Shopify apps and create a massive opportunity to deliver more engaging customer experiences, tap into new revenue sources, and build a memorable brand. [Join AdRoll, Yotpo, Refersion, Gladly, and Privy]( on Wednesday, August 3 at 11am PST (2pm ET) as they share customer stories of brands that have unlocked the full potential of their Shopify integrations. ð [RSVP now.]( Facebook 6ï¸â£ Hear us out on this one ⨠Gold nuggets: The perfect Ad does not exiâ¦Okay so we loved this ad. Hereâs why: - The product in this ad is beautifully positioned between a very clear call to action (CTA) and the brand name. It creates a direct response for viewers. This is the brand, this is the product, this is what Iâll get if I buy it. Brilliant! - The CTA is great â it indicates the need for a sense of urgency and pushes the consumer to buy one now before the âHOTâ product flies directly off the shelves. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse]( : Weâd be interested in testing this format with a few more products as well and with a strong landing page behind it to dive deeper into some of these elements. The creative complements well with the copy, but it would be interesting to test and see â if this ad isnât performing well (which we highly doubt) â a different copy behind the creative. 7ï¸â£ Urgency is like yelling âFIREâ but without all the danger ⨠Gold nuggets: - These last two ads feel like theyâre showcasing the brandâs personality more. The ads feel much more accessible to a general audience. - The casual approach to the copy and creative here is very cool. I get to see multiple products in one quick look and feel a connection with the brand via this ad. ð¡ Pro tips from [Pilothouse]( : As stated in the ad above, we love a sense of urgency. And when writing the return of best sellers, it's a great opportunity to enact a strong sense of urgency within an audience. A quick âget 'em before theyâre goneâ wonât hurt anybody. ð Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Mejuri Brand Breakdown â Email! Brands ð [JuiceBox]( : If you're anything like us, your entire life is on your phone. So, that bad boy should be charged before we head out the door and seize the day. If it isn't, we are completely lost. Luckily, JuiceBox created the most convenient way to keep your devices powered all day. Their chargers are built for portability and power, featuring a slim, ergonomic, and lightweight design. ð´ââï¸ [Vässla]( : Getting from point A to B has never looked this stylish. Vässla's no-pedal electric bike has reinvented the game! 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