Tariff Response Audit: Smarter Spend, Stronger Margins

Make Every Marketing Dollar Work Harder—Starting Now


Tariffs are squeezing DTC margins. You can’t pivot your supply chain overnight, but you can instantly get smarter with your marketing—boosting ROAS, cutting CPAs, and retaining more customers.

Brands We've Worked With

Tariffs Are Squeezing Margins. Marketing Efficiency Can Fight Back.

We’ve helped brands generate over $750M in direct revenue, even in volatile markets.


With new U.S. tariffs impacting your bottom line, efficiency isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That’s why we’re offering a free Emergency Marketing and Efficiency Audit for established ecommerce brands with 7+ figures in annual revenue.


Free audit. Real savings. No strings. Why miss the chance?


Our team will dig into your channels, flag wasted spend, and surface untapped growth opportunities to protect your margins fast.


Confident in your marketing? Use the audit to validate your strategy. Feeling the pressure? Walk away with a plan to drive efficiency and results.

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What DTC Brands are Saying

The recent DTC Newsletter survey of 500+ brands found:

  • 49% have seen significant cost increases
  • 24% reported slight cost increases
  • 1 in 3 expect a hard hit on their next order
  • Only 13% say they’re unaffected

Forward-thinking brands in the survey are “improving internal efficiency to offset the impact” of tariffs. This audit is designed to find those efficiencies now – before profit gets eaten by forces outside your control.

In Our Partners' Words

"We were evaluating another agency at the same time, and it was the hustle and excitement that got us hooked. We thought, 'Okay, we're going to try Pilothouse,' and we're so excited about it. It has done nothing less than deliver tenfold on that."

Sherry Jharwar

Nez

“Pilothouse’s audit didn’t just find gaps—it shifted how we think about performance and scaling in today’s market, confirming they were the right partner to help us grow.”

Reed S

Guava Family

"The audit Pilothouse conducted before taking us on was incredibly thorough and insightful. It showed the depth of time and detail they invest in truly understanding a client's needs… Their analysis gave us clear, actionable insights and made us feel confident that we were in the right hands. It was the perfect foundation for a strong, strategic collaboration!"

Amanda Judge

Untamed Petals

A Second Opinion Marketing Audit to Uncover Savings and Boost Performance

This isn’t a fluff piece or a thinly veiled sales demo – it’s a comprehensive, no-strings-attached analysis of your marketing performance across all key areas.


Over 90% of audits done by the Pilothouse team reveal inefficiencies and clear opportunities to save or scale.


Our team of senior strategists will dive in and deliver a custom report covering:

  • Paid Media Effectiveness (Meta, Google, TikTok, etc.): Are your Meta, Google, and other paid ads fully optimized? We’ll review your account structure, targeting, creatives, and budget allocation to spot wasted spend and quick-win optimizations. 
  • Amazon Marketplace Health: For brands on Amazon, we examine your whole account. Are you capitalizing on Amazon’s demand or leaving money on the table? We’ll find out – and outline fixes (from A+ content opportunities to spending inefficiencies).
  • Email & Retention Performance: We analyze your email and customer retention marketing (and SMS, if applicable). Are your flows (welcome series, cart abandonment, post-purchase) and campaigns hitting benchmarks? How is your deliverability and segmentation? We’ll pinpoint improvements to boost your LTV and repeat revenue immediately.
  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): We’ll audit your website and landing pages for conversion leaks. From site speed, to mobile usability, to checkout flow and UX – what’s stopping visitors from converting? Expect a list of specific tweaks to turn more traffic into sales (without spending an extra dollar on ads).
  • Omnichannel overview: We take a bird’s-eye view of your full funnel and analytics. Are tracking issues or attribution gaps hiding true performance? What does your customer journey data say about where to optimize? We deliver a holistic efficiency scorecard across your entire marketing ecosystem.


We’re here to support you through this. Our goal is to find ways you can create efficiencies instantly. If you’ve got an existing team or agency to execute, you can share this information directly with them to implement. If you want to see if Pilothouse can save you money by implementing these changes and bundling services, we can put a custom plan together for you within 24 hours.

Is This Audit Right for You

Perfect for Brands Seeking Efficiency, Profit Protection, and Lasting Performance.


You’ll benefit from this audit if you’re:

An established ecommerce brand with 7+ figures in annual revenue

A DTC brand looking to improve performance and efficiency with an omni-channel approach

Facing margin pressure due to rising costs

A growth-focused company looking to squeeze more out of your marketing budget right now

A decision-maker—like CMOs, Heads of Marketing, or ecommerce leaders seeking a second opinion on their efficiency and performance strategy

A brand with complex marketing stacks (Meta, Google, Amazon, Email, CRO, etc.)

FAQ's

How much time do I need to invest?

Minimal. After an initial call, we just need read-only access to your platforms ( we can walk you through this in >10 minutes). We handle everything else, and the audit is delivered in days, not weeks.

How do I know my data is safe?

We prioritize privacy and security. All data shared with us is kept confidential, and we’re happy to sign an NDA for peace of mind.

What’s the benefit of this audit?

We help you find immediate savings, improve marketing efficiency, and ultimately protect your margins—especially crucial during tariff hikes

How do I know my data is safe?

We prioritize privacy and security. All data shared with us is kept confidential, and we’re happy to sign an NDA for peace of mind.

What if we’re not currently affected by tariffs?
Every brand is impacted differently. Some brands have to immediately get lean and efficient. But for others, this is an opportunity to double down and scale. Our audit will show opportunities for scale, no matter which bucket your brand falls into.

What happens after the audit is complete?
Once we deliver the audit, we’ll walk you through our findings. If there are areas to improve, we’ll present clear recommendations. You can implement them on your own, or we can help you execute with tailored support.

You can’t change your supply chain overnight—but you can fix marketing inefficiencies.

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