Great content doesn’t just magically happen. Despite the popular belief that creative genius strikes at any moment, the truth is that great work is built deliberately, collaboratively, and with a clear sense of purpose. But in the fast-moving world of e-commerce, creative briefs often get overlooked, simply boiled down to a checklist:
Sure, that kind of brief gets work done. But it rarely produces great results. Because content that moves the needle starts with something deeper. It starts with strategy. And the brief is where that strategy needs to show up loud and clear.
A strong brief doesn’t just list tasks and deliverables. A proper brief becomes more of a roadmap, connecting the dots between business goals, shopper behavior, and creative ideas. It gives the team more than a direction—it gives them a reason to care. It sets into motion ideas that are purposeful, relevant, and actually effective.
Take a haircare launch targeting Spanish shoppers. We didn’t just ask for “Spanish copy.” We built a localized campaign inspired by Reyes Magos and El Amigo Invisible. Those cultural insights shaped everything—from tone and visuals to keyword strategy. The result? Content that felt relevant and drove a significant lift in just four weeks. Staying true to the brief, "¡Vamos allá!"
Or take a toy brand’s PDP refresh. The ask was simple: update the images. But instead, we clarified the intent behind each one.
One to drive urgency.
One to show the product in use.
One to build social proof.
That shift made the creative sharper, and traffic surged over the holidays.
For a global skincare company, we looked at how each A+ module mapped to the shopper journey. The updated brief spelled out what built awareness, what earned trust, and what helped close the sale. The result? Not just better content—smarter content that worked harder.
This is the difference between a list of deliverables and a real creative roadmap. A good brief frames content as a tool. It answers simple but powerful questions. What problem is this solving? Where in the funnel does it live? What does the shopper need to feel or understand?
When your team has that clarity, they can do what they do best.
Create.
Not in a vacuum, but with real insight and intention.
So next time you sit down to write a brief, take a step back. Lead with strategy. Speak like a marketer. And give your team the direction they need to build content that actually delivers.
And with Prime Day just around the corner, the stakes are even higher. In a sea of discounts and flashy deals, what sets brands apart isn’t just price—it’s presence. A thoughtful brief can make all the difference between content that blends in and content that breaks through. Whether you’re launching a new bundle, refreshing PDPs, or creating on-site assets, make sure your Prime Day content starts with strategy. Because in a high-traffic moment like this, clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive edge.