Creative Terms

Creative Brief

A creative brief is a strategic document that guides the development of ad creative by establishing clear parameters and objectives. It includes campaign goals, target audience insights, core messaging frameworks, competitive positioning, mandatories, and success metrics. The brief serves as both a strategic foundation and accountability tool throughout the creative development process.

Definition

A creative brief is a strategic document that guides the development of ad creative by establishing clear parameters and objectives. It includes campaign goals, target audience insights, core messaging frameworks, competitive positioning, mandatories, and success metrics. The brief serves as both a strategic foundation and accountability tool throughout the creative development process.

Examples

Detailed audience persona profiles with pain points and motivations

Channel-specific messaging hierarchies and format requirements

Success metrics and KPIs tied to business objectives

Competitive landscape analysis and differentiation strategy

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