A good brief is the difference between getting the ad you wanted and getting a round of revisions.
What goes in an ad brief
- Objective: what the ad should do (new customers, a launch, an offer).
- Audience: who it's for and what they already believe.
- Concept and angle: the idea and the reason to buy.
- Key message: one thing, not five.
- Hooks: the first 3 seconds, ideally a few options.
- Format and specs: UGC, motion, static, length, ratio.
- Proof: claims, reviews, numbers you're allowed to use.
- Must-haves and must-nots: legal, brand, offer details.
Keep it short
If the brief is long, the message probably isn't clear yet.
Template: Ad creative brief template and UGC script template.
Related: ad concept, ad angle, creative strategist.