// FIELD NOTES

TRANSMISSIONS.

Notes from inside the system — AI, performance marketing, and what's actually working across Meta, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. Published weekly.

// TIKTOK
TikTok Shop Review
As DTC brands consider expanding their reach, TikTok Shop has emerged as a potential sales channel. However, its operational overhead requires careful evaluation.
2026-07-13
// GOOGLE ADS
Feed Fumbles
Despite its potential, many brands struggle to optimize Performance Max due to a crucial oversight: feed quality. This seemingly minor detail can significantly hinder campaign performance.
2026-07-06
// AI & MARKETING
hero shoot demise
The traditional hero shoot, once a staple of e-commerce advertising, is no longer economically viable. AI has changed the ad production landscape, rendering this approach obsolete.
2026-06-29
// META ADS
Creative Fatigue
As ad spend increases, creative performance often decreases, a phenomenon known as creative fatigue. It can silently erode your return on ad spend, making it crucial to identify early.
2026-06-22
// META ADS
algorithm control
As e-commerce and DTC brands scale their Meta Ads campaigns, the question of when to hand control to the algorithm and when to maintain human oversight becomes increasingly important. The balance between algorithmic efficiency and human judgment can significantly impact campaign performance.
2026-06-15
// AI & MARKETING
Why volume beats “quality” in AI creative testing
Most brands treat AI creative as a faster way to make one perfect ad. That is the wrong frame, and it is costing them the only real advantage AI gives you.
2026-06-08