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The Rise of Short-Form Video: Dominating Paid Media with Authentic Beauty Content

Unlock the power of short-form video for beauty brands in paid media. Discover why authentic content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts is crucial for cutting through noise and driving ROAS. Learn strategic application, how to leverage UGC, and essential measurement tips. Dominate the beauty market with Pennock's insights on effective, conversion-focused video advertising. Master paid social for your beauty brand today.

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Stop Wasting Ad Spend: The Power of Smart "Pause Down" Thresholds

At Pennock, we use our Pause Down Threshold Calculator to analytically determine when to cut underperforming ads. This data-driven tool sets clear financial limits for non-engagement, mid-funnel drop-offs, and final conversions. By identifying "kill thresholds" early, we prevent wasted budget, improve ROAS, and accelerate learning across your ad campaigns. Stop relying on gut feelings and start optimizing with precision.

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The Future of Creative: How Pennock is Leveraging AI to Build Smarter, More Resonant Ads

At Pennock, we're transforming creative strategy. With platforms favoring broad targeting, compelling creative is key. We're leveraging AI to dive deep into the real voice of the customer by mining Reddit, reviews, and comment sections. Our strategists are becoming Creative Strategist Prompt Engineers, extracting richer ideas faster. We're adopting tools like ChatGPT for deep research, Facebook ad library scrapers, and Gumloop for competitive benchmarking. This isn't about replacing human creativity; it's about supercharging it to build repeatable AI workflows.

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Don’t Make Ads—Make Content (That Sells): How We’re Rethinking Social, Relevance & AI

At Pennock, we're rethinking social, relevance, and AI. Traditional ads are fading. What's working? Native content that feels real, not staged (think lo-fi videos, memes, raw moments). AI isn't replacing creativity; it's accelerating it, helping us test faster and smarter. Discover 5 quick learnings: embrace native formats, skip the gloss, hook immediately, use AI with intention, and move fast to learn faster. We're auditing creative, testing new formats, and using AI to amplify human ingenuity.

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The True Cost of DIY Marketing vs. Hiring an Agency: Which Path is Right for Your Business?

Beneath the surface of seemingly saved expenses lies a complex calculation. This article will delve deep into the true cost of DIY marketing versus the investment involved in hiring an agency. We'll explore not just the obvious financial implications but also the hidden costs associated with time, missed opportunities, expertise gaps, and the potential for costly mistakes.

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