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UGC vs Studio Creative: What to Brief and When

UGC versus studio creative on Meta: where creator footage wins trust, where studio craft pays, and how to brief both well.

Meta text overlay explained: the 20% rule is gone, what replaced it, and the two second legibility test that keeps image and video readable.

Meta teen targeting limits explained: restricted signals, available controls and the compliant way to reach young audiences.

Talent Garden Meta case study: course enrolments via lead forms, open-evening journeys and alumni proof, read directionally for education brands.

Meta standard events explained: the core event names, the value and ID parameters that power optimisation, plus testing and priority order.

Meta special ad categories explained: declarations, targeting limits, radius rules and the compliance path that keeps accounts live.

Meta SMB playbook: lean budgets that still exit learning, phone-shot creative, simple structure and the weekly routine that protects small spend.

Meta Shopify integration explained: official sales channel, catalogue sync, Pixel plus CAPI wiring and ID checks that stop silent mismatch.

Seasonal catalogue playbook: trading calendars, dated sets, stock buffers and overlays that keep peak trading selling honestly.

Meta scaling playbook: when to scale, vertical versus horizontal moves, creative volume and the learning protection that keeps growth steady.