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August 21, 2025 39 mins

Labor Day isn’t just another sale. It’s the launchpad into your biggest promo season.


In this episode, Aves breaks down a creative checklist to make sure your content actually drives clicks and conversions.


From UGC, CGC, and EGC to static ads, lo-fi trends, and landing page tweaks, you’ll get practical ideas to set your brand up for Labor Day wins that roll straight into Q4.


#LaborDayMarketing #EcommerceMarketing #AdCreative #ContentStrategy #DTCMarketing #HolidayCampaigns #MarketingPodcast #BrandGrowth #Q4Prep #DigitalAdvertising


00:00 Introduction

02:00 Sales strategy — beyond blanket discounts

06:00 UGC, CGC & EGC — creative buckets to prep

12:00 Short-form video hacks that drive clicks

18:00 Employee-generated content for agility

19:00 Static ads — text, overlays & founder letters

26:00 Lo-fi creative — when scrappy works (and when it doesn’t)

31:00 Landing pages — patching the leaky bucket


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