AI UGC Ads Are Outselling Humans (And You Can’t Tell They’re Fake) | Jon Gargiulo

What if you could create scroll-stopping video ads without a studio, expensive shoots, or even real people? 🔥Try sellerboard, a profit tracking tool, for free for 2 months! - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 In this episode of Lunch With Norm, we're diving deep into how AI-powered UGC ads are changing the game for Amazon and DTC brands. 🚀 John Gargiulo, founder of AirPost.ai and former SVP at BlueStacks, breaks down how top brands are scaling their ad creative fast using AI agents, human-AI workflows, and custom personas. He shares real examples of video ads created with nothing but prompts—and how they’re outperforming traditional content. We also explore: - Why polished ads no longer convert like they used to - How UGC and AI together boost conversions on Amazon - Prompting tips and custom GPT hacks that actually work - AI agents vs. automations in ad production - What creators and marketers need to know now to stay competitive Timestamps 00:00 AI UGC Ads Are Taking Over 02:37 Why Most AI Ads Still Suck 05:38 The AI “Uncanny Valley” Problem 08:54 Real Humans Still Needed in AI 11:11 Why AI Video Still Frustrates Creators 13:57 AI Agents: The Missing Link? 16:52 Controlling AI Messaging & Brand Voice 19:33 Kevin King on Smart Seller AI 22:13 AI vs Human Authenticity in Content 24:25 Shocking AI Ad: Crying Over Weight Loss? 27:15 Sellerboard: Know Your Real Profit 29:55 IKEA Model: AI Ads on a Budget 32:31 Automation vs AI: What’s the Difference? 36:24 How Companies Are Adopting AI Right Now 39:32 Real AI Content Examples You Must See 42:18 Giveaway Winner + Episode Recap This episode is a must-watch for Amazon sellers, creative directors, and ecommerce marketers looking to future-proof their content strategy in 2025 and beyond. ______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I’ve just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren’t converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you’re not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup. 💥 Get your FREE Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsors: Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Levanta - Affiliate Shift Calculator → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ HONU Worldwide - https://honuworldwide.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/ Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Scale-Exit-Repeat-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0CYWGZ6YL Join the Beard Nation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithnorm   📌 Subscribe for weekly insights from the top minds in ecommerce, Amazon, and AI innovation.