Bonus: Anatomy of a Million Dollar Ad: Motion's James Mulvey on Seven Most Impactful Creative Trends of 2025

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On this episode of the DTC Podcast, we dive deep into creative advertising with James Mulvey, Head of Content at Motion, the creative analytics and research platform used by brands like HexClad, True Classic, Ridge, and Vuori. James shares insights from their recent report analyzing $100M in ad spend and surveying 500+ DTC advertisers, highlighting how brands can develop ads that scale to six- or seven-figure spends.

Learn the 7 most impactful creative trends: https://motionapp.com/creative-trends

Key Takeaways:

What Makes a $1M Ad: Balancing humor, offers, and polished creative.

The Role of Humor: Why funny ads drive deeper engagement and brand affinity.

Lo-Fi Done Right: How details like lighting and casting make or break low-budget ads.

Creative Strategy in 2025: Building a high-functioning team with platform-specific expertise.

AI in Advertising: Practical applications without sacrificing authenticity.

Tune in to learn how to build a creative system that delivers consistent winners.

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