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This Brand Doubled Their Sales—Your Brand Can Too!

A brand in Pilothouse's Pilot Program doubled their sales and increased their average order value by $30. Limited spaces are available to help other brands achieve similar success. Contact the partnerships team to scale your brand.

TikTok Layoffs Begin Amid U.S. Ban Concerns

TikTok is laying off a thousand employees due to the impending U.S. ban. The newsletter also covers Mental Health Awareness Month campaigns, strategic Tesla giveaways to reduce CAC, a new ChatGPT feature, and fun June holidays.

YouTube Ads Full Funnel Breakdown with Kari from Pilothouse

Kari from the Pilothouse Google team explains using YouTube Ads for a full funnel strategy on the DTC podcast. She covers the best content for each funnel stage, measuring success with GA4 data and post-purchase surveys, and the benefits of YouTube for brand recognition and traffic.

Looking for Your Ecommerce Secret Weapon? Discover Diamond Hook

Since 2017, Diamond Hook has scaled ecommerce brands like SET Active and Squatty Potty. Founder Nik Sharma praises their fast, knowledgeable team. Known as a "secret weapon" for web, brand, and growth needs, they also offer end-to-end ecommerce services through Hook Logistics.

Common Website Mistakes: Part II

This section highlights common ecommerce website mistakes that can hinder conversions. Key issues include untrustworthy site appearance, lack of social proof, and unclear customer support options. Recommendations include adding customer reviews, security badges, and multiple contact methods to build trust and improve customer experience.

Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs: A Privacy Concern?

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs feature a 'Recall' function that constantly takes screenshots to track user activity, raising privacy concerns. The newsletter also covers common ecommerce site mistakes that limit conversions, tips for creating high-converting YouTube ads, and ways to gamify the user experience without affecting profit margins.

E-commerce Insights, M&A News, and Social Media Tools

This section covers quick updates on driving more orders in Shopify, recent mergers and acquisitions in the AI and ecommerce space, and tools for monitoring AI Overviews performance. It also includes news about Meta's new AI council board, Canva's Enterprise offering, and Grace Coddington's role in Merit's new campaign.

Boost Performance with Emojis in Your Creatives

The Pilothouse Meta team has seen increased performance by adding emojis to creatives, with examples like CPAP.com achieving a 48% higher click-attributed ROAS. Testing involves pairing top products and headlines with different emojis to identify the most effective combinations. Brands like True Classic can benefit by incorporating emojis relevant to their products and sales.

Customer Support or Customer Experience? Turning a Cost Center Into a Revenue Driver

This DTC Podcast episode features Kevin Gould of Glamnetic and Romain Lapeyre of Gorgias, discussing how Glamnetic grew from $1M to $50M by using AI to transform customer support into a proactive customer experience, boosting customer loyalty and lifetime value.

Google Rolls Out Visual Brand Profiles and New AI Ad Tools

Google announced Visual Brand Profiles for better search visibility, new AI tools in Product Studio for creating ads, and immersive AI-powered shopping ads with 3D spins and virtual try-ons. These updates aim to enhance branding, streamline ad production, and boost engagement.

Google's Latest Updates: Visual Brand Profiles and More

Google announced new updates, including Visual Brand Profiles and AI ad improvements, during their Google Marketing Live event. The section also covers Glamnetic's use of Gorgias' AI tools for customer experience, the impact of emojis in Meta Ads, and a workaround for brands to get AI Overviews data on Search Console.

Concerns Over Google’s AI Overviews: Inaccuracies Spark User Backlash

Google's AI Overviews feature faces criticism for providing dangerously inaccurate information, leading users to request an option to toggle it off. A Chrome extension has been created to hide AI Overviews. In other news, OpenAI strikes a $250 million deal with News Corp, TikTok plans layoffs in marketing and operations, and Europe's new AI Act takes a risk-based approach to AI regulation.

Is Your Brand’s Growth Strategy Ready for the Shifting DTC Landscape?

This section addresses the challenges brands face in scaling profitably in today's market. Pilothouse offers solutions for brands struggling to hit their numbers, achieve desired ROAS, or identify key marketing channels. They invite brands to chat with their team for growth strategy assistance, emphasizing their results-driven partnership approach.

Peeking at Quay’s Shopify Apps: Optimizing Ecommerce for Success

This section explores the Shopify apps used by Australian sunglasses brand Quay. Key apps include Back in Stock for restock alerts, Checkout Buddy for customized checkout pages, Searchanise for AI-powered search, Rise.ai for store credits and loyalty programs, and Shop for Good for charitable donations. These tools help optimize Quay's ecommerce operations and enhance customer experience.

GrowOya’s Evergreen Ad Insights for Long-Term Success

Establishing evergreen ad creatives is crucial for long-term marketing success. GrowOya's evergreen ads focus on their star product, ease of use, and water-saving ability, generating results without frequent updates. Simple static ads and diverse ad sets, including animation demos, have shown great performance and higher AOV.

Liquid Death's Jet Giveaway: Win 'The Dehydrator'

Liquid Death is offering a chance to win a $400,000 jet called 'The Dehydrator' with the purchase of a can, along with a year's supply of canned water and a branded pilot helmet. The newsletter also covers the importance of evergreen ads in Meta Ads, a look at Quay's Shopify apps, and alarming user experiences with Google's AI Overviews.