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Hiring a Paid Social Partner: What’s the Cost vs ROI?
Hiring a paid social partner can transform your growth engine—but only if you understand the true cost vs ROI. This article breaks down pricing models, benchmarks, what to expect from a high-performing media partner, and how the right strategy can dramatically improve CPA, ROAS, AOV, and full-funnel performance. Includes a real case study and a clear framework to evaluate if hiring a partner is worth it.
Nov 28, 20256 min read


Discover What a Paid Social Agency Can Do for Your Revenue
A paid social agency helps Shopify and ecommerce brands scale revenue faster by optimizing creative, audience targeting, and full-funnel strategy. Learn how expert execution improves ROAS, lowers CPA, and accelerates growth with proven ecommerce tactics and data-backed insights.
Nov 26, 20256 min read


Get More People in Your Door: The Local Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
Local marketing is one of the most overlooked growth systems for small businesses and DTC brands. This guide breaks down the two strategies consistently producing the highest ROI: event-based lead campaigns and retailer reminder ads. Backed by real RCKSTR case results like +410% event show-ups and +30% monthly revenue growth, this article shows how to dominate a 1–10 mile radius using low budgets and smart automation.
Nov 23, 20255 min read


New York DTC Brands: Need a Paid Social Partner Right Now?
NYC’s DTC landscape is fierce. To scale profitably, brands must shift from DIY ad management to performance-based partnerships. Learn how RCKSTR Media helped Kinda Handsome achieve +428% ROAS and +108% AOV using data-backed creative, full-funnel systems, and hybrid pricing models built for growth.
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Why You’re Leaving Money on the Table Without a Paid Social Partner
Most Shopify brands lose 25–50% of their ad budgets without expert optimization. Discover how partnering with a paid social agency increases ROAS, lowers CPA, and prevents wasted ad spend — proven by RCKSTR’s Kinda Handsome case study (+428% ROAS, +108% AOV).
Nov 20, 20255 min read


It’s Just Math: How CRO & Margin Analysis Drive Scalable Growth
Scaling isn’t guesswork—it’s math. Learn how to calculate your breakeven ROAS, optimize conversion rates (CRO), and use profit margins to scale smarter. Includes a real RCKSTR Media case study showing +45% AOV and +130% ROAS from bundling and cart optimization.
Nov 18, 20256 min read


Beauty Brand Ad Benchmarks for 2026: What’s a Good ROAS, CTR & CPA Right Now?
The beauty ad landscape in 2025 is more competitive than ever — and profitable when you know your numbers. Learn what’s a good ROAS, CTR, and CPA for beauty brands right now, based on RCKSTR Media’s real campaign data and case studies. From TikTok to Meta and Google, this guide breaks down actionable benchmarks and optimization tips for modern beauty marketers.
Nov 15, 20255 min read


Measuring Incrementality in Paid Social Campaigns
Incrementality is the most accurate way to measure paid social performance. It separates correlation from causation and shows how many conversions your ads truly create. Learn proven methods like lift studies, geo-testing, and CAPI event matching—with real results from RCKSTR Media’s +28% incremental purchase lift campaign.
Nov 14, 20255 min read


The Case for Diversification: Why Beauty Brands Need to Be Advertising on More Than Just Meta
Beauty brands that rely solely on Meta ads are hitting a growth ceiling. With rising costs and shrinking reach, diversification across TikTok, Google, Pinterest, and email/SMS isn’t optional—it’s essential. Learn how top-performing brands are scaling smarter, achieving higher ROAS, and building lasting customer loyalty through multi-channel advertising strategies with RCKSTR Media.
Nov 13, 20255 min read


BNPL to Drive $2B in Holiday Spend: How Shopify Stores Can Win This BFCM
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is projected to add $2B in online sales this holiday season. For Shopify stores, that’s an opportunity to boost average order values by up to 20%. Learn how combining BNPL, AI search optimization, and early ad strategies can help your ecommerce brand win BFCM 2025 — with real data from RCKSTR Media’s campaigns.
Nov 12, 20256 min read


Why Simple Image Ads Still Crush in 2026: The Science Behind ROAS-Boosting Creatives
In 2025, simple image ads are outperforming GenAI visuals across Meta, Google and TikTok. Discover how authenticity, clarity, and native creative strategy are helping brands achieve higher ROAS and AOV. Learn the science behind why simplicity scales.
Nov 10, 20254 min read


From Vanity Metrics to Real Revenue: How Beauty Brands Should Measure Ad Success
Most beauty brands still measure success by likes and followers - but these vanity metrics hide the truth. Real growth comes from tracking data that drives profit: ROAS, AOV, and LTV:CAC ratio. In this article, we explore how beauty brands can measure what truly matters and scale with confidence.
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Scaling Skincare: How to Build a Loyalty-Focused Ad Strategy That Keeps Customers Coming Back
In an era of rising ad costs and tighter margins, skincare brands must shift from acquisition-heavy marketing to loyalty-driven growth. This guide shows how to build a full-funnel ad strategy that retains customers, boosts ROAS, and increases LTV using real data from RCKSTR Media’s campaigns. Learn how to turn one-time buyers into lifelong advocates.
Nov 5, 20255 min read


NYC Ecommerce Brands: Scale Paid Ads Without Hiring In-House
In NYC’s fast-moving ecommerce world, hiring an in-house ad team can drain profits. RCKSTR Media’s performance-based system gives Shopify and DTC brands access to $40M+ in ad-tested data — driving 3–5x ROAS without bloating payroll. Learn how brands scaled revenue by 428% using this hybrid approach.
Nov 4, 20254 min read


The Psychology Behind High-Converting Beauty Ads: What Really Makes Shoppers Click “Buy”
High-converting beauty ads don’t just sell products - they sell emotions. Learn the psychological principles that make beauty campaigns irresistible, from color theory and emotional triggers to data-driven storytelling.
Nov 3, 20255 min read


How Beauty Brands Are Winning with UGC Ads (and How You Can Too)
Beauty brands like e.l.f. and Rare Beauty are winning by going real — not glossy. Discover how UGC ads deliver up to 4x engagement and 50% lower CPA than traditional influencer content. Learn how to craft, test, and scale UGC ads that convert, backed by real data from RCKSTR Media’s campaigns.
Oct 30, 20255 min read


What agencies lead in social media for beauty brands?
Beauty brands thrive on creativity and performance — and the top agencies now blend both. Discover which social media agencies are redefining beauty marketing in 2025. From viral creative powerhouses like Movers + Shakers to performance-driven leaders like RCKSTR Media, learn how paid media and UGC storytelling are scaling beauty brands online.
Oct 26, 20256 min read


The ROI of Hiring a Paid Social Agency for Shopify in Q4
Q4 is Shopify’s biggest opportunity — but also its most competitive season. Discover why hiring a paid social agency drives higher ROI through lower CPA, increased ROAS, and AOV growth. Real-world Shopify case study included.
Oct 18, 20255 min read


How to hire a social media ad expert for Shopify stores in NYC?
Looking to grow your Shopify store in NYC? This guide shows how to hire a social media ad expert who understands Shopify, Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads — what to ask, typical pricing models, and a 5-step hiring checklist backed by a real case study that delivered a 428% ROAS and big AOV gains.
Oct 15, 20255 min read


Where can I find a paid social media advertising agency in New York?
Discover how NYC brands scale faster with paid social media advertising. Learn what a New York paid social agency does, how to choose one, and how RCKSTR Media drives 3x+ ROI for clients through data-backed, creative ad systems. Featuring NYC artist Jared Benjamin’s success story and actionable steps to get started.
Oct 14, 20255 min read
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