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🌙 Little Sleepies's 1st Ad Campaign Hits Home | Baby Buzz Newsletter

PLUS: What Brands and Creators Expect from a Partnership

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Zihan Lyu
February 27, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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The Growth Hack 🔥

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🚀 @Amazon ads: what you’re missing 🛒 For years, Amazon has been a black box - but what if your Meta ads were driving more impact than you ... See more

Nécessaire, like many brands, knew that their DTC ads drive Amazon conversions but simply couldn't measure this relationship. With Amazon representing one-third of US eCommerce sales, this lack of visibility is endemic.

With Halo, Nécessaire were able to see their Unified ROAS, a new metric that measures the combined return on ad spend across DTC and marketplaces like Amazon. They discovered that TikTok's Unified ROAS was twice as high and Meta's ROAS was 87% higher than previously measurable with DTC-only ROAS.

Armed with this knowledge, they adjusted their channel mix and achieved 47% higher Prime Day revenue than industry benchmarks.

Sector Spotlight 🎥

ECO-FRIENDLY DIAPERS

Kudos is expanding its presence in Target, reflecting growing demand for eco-friendly diapers made with 100% cotton lining. This trend stresses the shift towards natural ingredients in personal care, presenting opportunities for brands to innovate and capitalize on the increasing material-consciousness among parents. Saigal emphasizes the need for supply chain development.

PARENTING SOLUTIONS

Philips Pregnancy App and Nuna's synergy exemplifies strategic brand alignment, seamlessly combining Philips' authoritative guidance with Nuna's sophisticated product line. By offering exclusive parenting content and solutions, this partnership presents a case study in trust-building and community engagement, aligning with D2C growth and enhancing brand safety in the baby care sector.

D2C STRATEGY INNOVATION

"Being Little," Little Sleepies' inaugural commercial, highlights genuine family connections, reinforcing its mission of joy and comfort. Produced by McKinney's mom-led team, the campaign leverages authentic storytelling to build trust. Founder Maradith Frenkel's strategic growth exemplifies effective D2C practices, positioning the brand prominently on the Inc. 5000 list and demonstrating industry leadership.

DOLL LAUNCH

Maison Battat introduces Hey Bestie, a new doll line exclusively at Walmart, emphasizing friendship and imaginative play. With pricing under $25, these dolls and playsets, like Nighty Night Bunk Bed, offer engaging stories and practical value for families.

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES

In the dynamic world of influencer marketing, baby and kids' brands thrive by crafting authentic, engaging experiences that resonate deeply with parents. Strategies such as partnering with credible parenting influencers, leveraging child influencer unboxing, and driving user-generated content fortify trust, boost brand safety, and foster DTC growth among discerning modern parents.

Influencer Corner 📣

Barry Hott on LinkedIn: Make beautiful ads! Seriously. If your brand is at significant scale, you should invest in polished, high-production ads!

Yes, I, the "make ugly ads guy" am saying you can go make pretty ads and run them on TV, YouTube, or other placements where consumers want and expect to see that style of content (or where they can't skip it 😅) and it will probably benefit your business significantly...

BUT do not expect them to perform well or be relevant to your audiences on TikTok or IG/FB, especially not as an ad.

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Performance Pulse 📈

AD PLATFORM EVOLUTION

Open-source marketing mix modeling (MMM) is gaining traction as a strategic tool, with Google's Meridian leading the shift towards transparent and privacy-compliant solutions. This model uses Bayesian causal inference to enhance budget allocation across digital platforms, attracting support from industry giants and promising more accurate, insightful marketing strategies.

"It's great to see the general shift from the old and fundamentally broken way of doing measurement - user level and cookie-based MTA, towards a machine learning probabilistic approach"

DIGITAL MARKETING EVOLUTION

The seismic shift in advertising is unlocking new avenues through AI-driven, hyper-personalized strategies, as highlighted by JGroup's Imad Jomaa. Embracing AI, big data, and automation enables brands to craft predictive, tailored experiences that optimize ad spend and elevate consumer engagement.

ECOMMERCE INNOVATION

Amazon's AI-driven advertising platform is transforming how brands engage consumers in eCommerce. Innovations like automated bid adjustments, data-driven keyword targeting, and predictive budget allocation boost ad spend efficiency. As AI advances, ethical considerations remain. Yet, marketers who embrace these tools can significantly enhance brand presence and consumer engagement by 2025.

DIGITAL BRAND STRATEGY

The creator economy's evolution offers valuable lessons amid TikTok's volatility. Influencer marketing is set for growth, as creators pursue impactful feedback and enduring brand alliances. Diversification across platforms is essential, fostering resilience and innovation. Anticipate AI's increasing significance in campaign strategies, optimizing brand integration and engagement opportunities in digital landscapes.

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