Insights · 116 pieces

Production notes from the studio.

Essays, benchmarks and the unvarnished production diary of an AI-first creative studio.

Practical guidesJun 8, 2026

Done-for-you AI product photography: define the handoff

A managed photography engagement should deliver agreed, usable files.

2 min read

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Practical guidesJun 8, 2026

How to choose an AI UGC-style production partner

AI UGC-style advertising is produced content, not automatically a real customer's experience.

2 min read

Practical guidesJun 8, 2026

AI presenters for multilingual video ads

Assess presenter fit and plan scripts, pronunciation, permissions and local review before expanding video ads into more languages.

2 min read

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ComparisonsJun 7, 2026

AI tools or a production partner?

Compare an AI tool and a studio on the total work required to deliver usable ads.

2 min read

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AI search visibilityJun 5, 2026

Structured product data: prepare accurate image and video references

Check the product fields supplied to a producer so the right variant, images and approved copy reach the finished ad.

2 min read

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AI search visibilityJun 4, 2026

Turn an AI-search content request into a product-production brief

Define which product question needs an image or short video, with verified variants, references and a clear approval task.

2 min read

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Practical guidesJun 3, 2026

An approval workflow for AI ads

Organise script, product and final-video approval so errors are caught early and feedback leads to specific corrections.

2 min read

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Channel performanceJun 2, 2026

AI ads for Snapchat: define the format and product first

Define the Snapchat ad type and deliverable, then review product, sound, copy and destination before using the finished file.

3 min read

Flat lay of receipts, a calculator, and product cards comparing AI UGC ad cost against creator fees on a warm off-white Nordic surface

PricingJun 1, 2026

AI UGC costs and creator video fees

Compare AI UGC and creator videos by production work, personal experience, rights and intended use.

3 min read

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Video model comparisonsMay 29, 2026

Kling and Runway for UGC-style video

Compare faces, hands, product contact and revisions in Kling and Runway for credible UGC-style video.

2 min read

Practical guidesMay 28, 2026

A practical brief for AI ad production

Write a clear brief covering the product, message, references, deliverables and reviewers, then use the example for your next AI ad.

3 min read

PricingMay 27, 2026

A production retainer or a freelancer?

Compare freelancers and production retainers using equivalent deliverables, your own workload and your need for new ads.

3 min read

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Video model comparisonsMay 26, 2026

Veo and Kling: assess sound, action and product in video ads

Test Veo and Kling against clear product, action and audio requirements. Assess the complete ad and necessary editing.

3 min read

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Channel performanceMay 25, 2026

TikTok Spark Ads and Meta: plan distinct ad workflows

Clarify posts, permissions and messaging for TikTok Spark Ads, and review Meta setup separately before launch.

2 min read

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Channel performanceMay 22, 2026

AI creative for Pinterest: plan the image and destination

Give each Pinterest image a clear product-related job, such as explaining use, scale or materials.

1 min read

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BenchmarksMay 21, 2026

Evaluate agency recommendations in AI answers

An AI answer can help start supplier research, but a mention is not a quality certification.

2 min read

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BenchmarksMay 20, 2026

Who should produce your AI ads?

Compare AI tools, in-house production and external partners by responsibility, tasks and the usability of the finished ad.

2 min read

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BenchmarksMay 19, 2026

AI production: from first concept to finished ad

The 48-hour statement concerns the first concept, not delivery of an entire finished campaign.

2 min read

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BenchmarksMay 18, 2026

CPM, CTR and ROAS: evaluate AI ads using your data

Compare AI ads with relevant ads in your own account.

2 min read

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BenchmarksMay 15, 2026

Assess the maturity of your AI production

Assess AI production through traceable references, repeatable quality, ownership and used deliverables to identify the next improvement.

2 min read

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Channel performanceMay 14, 2026

When is LinkedIn video relevant to a consumer brand?

Clarify a consumer brand’s LinkedIn video purpose and adapt the product explanation and destination to retailers or consumers.

2 min read

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Channel performanceMay 13, 2026

Prepare AI videos for your Meta campaigns

Plan products, messages and approval for AI videos on Meta, reviewing account-level transformations before launch.

2 min read

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Channel performanceMay 12, 2026

YouTube Shorts ads: plan the format and production cost

Plan YouTube Shorts material for its actual display and keep production costs, ad spend and measured results separate.

4 min read

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Channel performanceMay 11, 2026

TikTok ads: seven openings to test

Explore seven TikTok opening ideas based on customer questions, accurate product facts and a clear test purpose.

3 min read