How to make VIRAL UGC ads using AI (BEST METHOD)

Sam Piliero September 1, 2025
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Sam Piliero

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I help eCommerce founders scale profitably through Facebook Ads and Google Ads. I’ve spent the last decade obsessing over media buying, growth strategy, and operational efficiency. Today, my agency manages over $10M in ad spend and drives results for 100+ DTC brands, including household names and breakout startups. On this channel, I share proven ad strategies, growth frameworks, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns of campaigns that scale brands from $1M to $10M+ in revenue. I go deep on tactics (media buying, funnels, creative), but never lose sight of the bigger picture (profit, ops, retention). If you’re serious about scaling this may be a place for you.

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Work With My Agency (The Moonlighters): https://themoonlighters.com/apply/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=apply&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 Join my Skool community: https://www.skool.com/facebook Free ad creative library: https://themoonlighters.com/creative/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=creative+library&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 If you are new to this channel, there's a bit you should know about me... 2012 - Sold my first product online, a camping blanket. 2014 - Opened my first shopify store and launched my first facebook ad 2017 - Sold my shopify store 2018 - Recruited by VaynerMedia’s ecommerce team. Team Member #5. Ran ads for Liquid IV, Supergoop and Young Nails. 2019 - Joined BarkBox as Director of Emerging Channels 2020 - Ran ads 2021 - BarkBox grows from 150mil to 2.5B, goes public on NYSE. 2022 - Started The Moonlighters 2023 - Started exclusively hiring top 1% media buyers. 2024 - Fired sales team, my business partner speaks to every client before we work together. 2025 - 150+ clients served. Free Resources: Ad Creative Library: https://themoonlighters.com/creative/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=creative&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 All My Free Stuff (Ad Creative Library, Etc, etc, etc,): https://themoonlighters.com/free/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=resources&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 My 22 Page Written Guide On How To Setup And Optimize Your Ads: https://themoonlighters.com/guide/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=guide&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 Case Study: How We 10X'd a Brands' Sales In 40 Days While Increasing Their ROAS By 23%: https://themoonlighters.com/case-study/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=case+study&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampiliero/ Join my team: https://themoonlighters.com/careers/?utm_source=content&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=join+team&utm_term=sam+piliero&utm_content=l91 ---------------------------------------- I’m breaking down exactly how to create UGC that grabs attention and converts. This method shows how to make high-performing UGC ads fast using AI UGC ads techniques that work. Whether you're just starting with UGC ads with AI or you’re looking to master AI UGC, this walkthrough simplifies the entire process. You’ll learn how to leverage Facebook ads, smart social media marketing, and powerful content creation strategies using an AI video generator. I’m walking you through how to build UGC ads using AI for maximum impact. I use cutting-edge AI content creation tools and show you how a reliable AI UGC ads editor can change your workflow as a UGC content creator. This approach is perfect if you're looking to grow with AI ads, implement better AI marketing, and want to learn how to create ads with AI. These tactics apply to any industry and use the latest advancements in AI for smarter UGC content creation. I’m also testing new UGC AI ads formats and how to work with AI generated video tools. By the end, you’ll know which AI UGC generator to use and how to get the best results.

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