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Quick Hits: Meta’s Earnings, AI-Powered Shopping, and ChatGPT’s Personality Shift

Meta tops $42B in Q1 revenue, Visa unveils AI shopping agents, and ChatGPT may soon offer customizable personalities.

Meta Ad Performance Slowing? Here’s How to Diagnose and Fix It

Pilothouse outlines a step-by-step audit—across Meta, Shopify, and GA4—to pinpoint what’s dragging down ad performance and where to optimize.

End of De Minimis and Firework Fears Mark Latest Tariff Shakeups

New rules scrap tax exemptions for imports under $800, while Trump’s tariffs on China threaten Fourth of July fireworks supply.

How Walmart.com Helped NexGrill Triple SKUs and Double Revenue

NexGrill’s success on Walmart Marketplace highlights the platform’s potential—with summer sales surging and $75K in new-seller incentives now live.

Why May’s Micro-Holidays Are a DTC Growth Goldmine

From split-testing promos to creative learning, Pilothouse shows how leveraging May’s micro-holidays can fuel YoY sales and peak-season wins.

Why Selling on Walmart Marketplace Is a Smart Move in 2025

Walmart’s New-Seller Savings offers up to $75K in incentives—making now the ideal time for ecommerce brands to expand their reach.

May Marketing Wins, Meta Fixes, and a ChatGPT Identity Check

Today’s DTC covers key Q2 sales dates, Meta ad troubleshooting tips, breaking tariff news, and feedback on ChatGPT’s evolving tone.

Quick Hits: AI Ad Help, Economic Warnings, and Tariff Turmoil

From Motion’s AI ad workshop to a shrinking U.S. economy and viral backlash over Temu’s import charges—here’s what you need to know.

How to Get Your Products Found in ChatGPT’s New Shopping Feature

Pilothouse shares must-do SEO and schema tactics to ensure your brand surfaces in ChatGPT’s AI-powered product recommendations.

Timeless Ads Meet AI: Don’t Miss Motion’s Free 2025 Virtual Event

Join top AI and ad experts from May 27–June 4 for “Make Ads That Convert,” a free series on creating winning DTC ads with modern tools.

Tariff Fears Spark Toy Shortage Warnings as U.S. GDP Shrinks

Retailers brace for holiday toy shortages amid rising import taxes, while a Q1 GDP drop signals looming recession risks.

ChatGPT Launches Shopping Feature to Revolutionize Online Search

ChatGPT now delivers curated product picks, comparisons, and buy links—offering a streamlined, AI-driven shopping experience.

Master Ad Creation With AI at Motion’s Virtual Event

Join 11,000+ marketers for Motion’s “Make Ads That Convert,” a live masterclass blending timeless ad strategies with cutting-edge AI tools.

AI Shopping, Tariff Trouble, and Temu’s New Fees: What’s Trending in DTC

Today’s DTC covers ChatGPT’s shopping tool, AI search optimization, a Q4 tariff warning, and user backlash over Temu’s import charges.

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Plufl Pauses Growth After $10M Tariff Blow

Plufl co-founder reveals how economic uncertainty and tariffs halted retail expansion, resulting in major losses.