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Meta Ads Glossary

Creative brief

A creative brief is a short document that tells the people making an ad what it's for: the audience, the one message, the format, the hook and what success looks like.

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.

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