At AET Automotive, we’re always improving our tools to help dealers move faster, eliminate bottlenecks, and stay in control of their marketing.

This blog is where you’ll find the latest updates — new features, enhancements, and a look at what’s coming next across the AET Marketing Suite. Think of it as your monthly “what’s new” briefing: practical, dealer-focused, and built around speed to market.

Date: March 13, 2026

Pen Tool, Gridline & Align Tools Now Live in Creative Studio Pro

We've just dropped a powerful new Pen tool into Creative Studio Pro, giving you pixel-perfect control to create custom shapes, highlights, arrows, underlines, or full custom graphics right inside the editor. No more hunting for the perfect element or jumping to external tools.

How to use it:

Hit P on your keyboard (or click the Pen icon in the toolbar) to activate.

Click to draw straight lines, or click-and-drag for smooth cubic Bézier curves to craft organic shapes.

Close a path to create filled custom shapes.

Customize with ease: change fill color, stroke color, thickness, and more from the properties panel.

Power-user tricks that save serious time:

Double-click a point to toggle between straight lines and Bézier curves—edit paths on the fly.

Already have a shape? Hold Shift and click an endpoint to continue drawing from it and extend or close complex designs seamlessly.

Whether you're adding a bold arrow to call out a killer incentive, underlining key pricing, creating custom disclaimers, or building entirely unique overlays for seasonal campaigns, this tool puts full creative freedom in your hands—fast.

Now pair it with even sharper control: the new Gridline & Align tool.

Press Cmd + A (Mac) or Ctrl + A (PC) to instantly snap multiple objects into perfect alignment—or use it to create your own custom grid lines for flawless, professional layouts every time. No more eyeballing spacing, no more uneven elements throwing off your design. Whether you're stacking pricing tiers, aligning callouts across a banner, or building consistent social templates, this shortcut delivers pixel-perfect results in one keystroke.

These updates put more speed and precision directly in your hands:

Draw exactly what you envision with the Pen.
Align everything perfectly with a single hotkey.

These small-but-mighty upgrades keep stacking up to make Creative Studio Pro the fastest way for dealers to own their creative pipeline.

More coming soon—stay tuned.

Date: February 23, 2026

New Lead Forms in AET: Capture Facebook Leads Directly, No Website Required

Dealers, we've just leveled up your ability to grab leads where buyers are already scrolling—right on Facebook and Instagram.

What's New: Native Lead Forms in Inventory Studio & Ad Studio
Your vehicle ads can now drive shoppers straight to Meta's native lead forms—no forcing them to your website, no lost traffic, no extra steps. Leads collect instantly on Facebook/Instagram and flow directly into your CRM. Zero manual uploads, zero delays.

Why This Changes the Game for You

Catch leads earlier: Shoppers click "Learn More" or another CTA mid-scroll—before they bounce.

Lower cost per lead: Skip website visits (which often cost more and convert less) for native Meta forms that perform better in 2026's ad landscape.

Seamless CRM delivery: Leads land in your system automatically—ready for follow-up while they're hot.

How It Works (Quick Breakdown)

Shopper sees your sharp vehicle ad on FB/IG from Creative Studio Pro.
They tap the CTA.
Short lead form pops up natively on Meta.
Submit → Lead hits your CRM instantly.

This feature is tied to PinPoint—our add-on that powers effortless matchback tracking, full-funnel attribution, and deeper insights into which ads drive real showroom traffic and sales. If you're already on PinPoint, flip the switch in your dashboard. Not yet? Adding it unlocks this (and more) to prove every dollar's ROI.

Early users are seeing faster lead flow and better CPL—exactly what you need when affordability pressures make every lead count double.

Ready to turn your ads into direct-lead machines?
Log in and check your PinPoint status.

Not subscribed? Upgrade via your account or hit us up for a quick demo.

Stay ahead—more enhancements dropping soon.

What do you think—how will native lead forms fit your March/April push? 

Date: November 11, 2025

Fast Lane Update: Gradients Just Landed in Creative Studio Pro

Sometimes the difference between “good” creative and “great” comes down to one thing — contrast.

If you’ve ever had text disappear into a background or an offer that didn’t quite pop, this one’s for you.

Gradients are now available in Brand Components inside Creative Studio Pro, giving you an easy way to balance text visibility, add depth, and elevate your designs without extra layers or edits.

Why Gradients Matter

Busy Backgrounds
When an ad is packed with detail — snowy roads, fall foliage, or bright seasonal scenery — even shadows or glow effects can’t always make your offer text pop. A clean, subtle gradient helps key messages stand out, improving contrast without covering the scene or dulling the mood of your design.

Multi-Color Logo GroupsIf you’ve ever worked with a row of brand logos (looking at you, Stellantis), gradients help separate and ground them without adding harsh boxes or blocks, keeping things readable and balanced across colors.

Disclaimers That Stay Legible
Small text is always a challenge, especially over bright or complex imagery. A light or dark gradient layer behind the disclaimer keeps compliance copy clear — without sacrificing the bold impact of your main message.

Seasonal Creative with Snow or Low Light
As much of the country shifts into winter scenes — snow-covered roads, frosted windshields, and early sunsets — gradients help brighten or darken areas of your design so your text, pricing, and headlines still pop without losing the atmosphere.

Gradients aren’t just a design detail — they’re a simple way to make your creative cleaner, more readable, and more professional in seconds.

Head to your Components panel → Brand Components → Gradients folder
You’ll find ready-made gradient overlays matched to your OEM brand colors (with more being added this week).

How to Use Them

It’s simple:

1. Drag a gradient onto your canvas

2. Rotate or resize to match your design

3. Use the Layer Order panel to position it behind text, offers, or logos

4. Lock it when you’re happy with the placement

Want more contrast? Stack multiple gradients to create a subtle fade in the corners — it’s a great trick for text-heavy or dark-background designs.

Pro Tip

Keep gradients subtle. The goal is to enhance the design, not overpower it. A little contrast goes a long way.

Try It Out

Log in to Creative Studio Pro, open any saved design, and grab a gradient from the Brand Components folder.

You’ll see instantly how it helps your message stand out — especially behind copy, disclaimers, and seasonal offers.

Date: October 16, 2025

Managing creative across multiple stores just got easier.

Managing creative across multiple stores just got easier.

Previously, your Account Designs folder showed every design saved by anyone on your account — great for collaboration, but a bit overwhelming if you’re managing multiple rooftops or brands.

Now, with our latest update, you can filter Account Designs by dealership.
That means you can quickly find the creative you need without digging through every design your group has ever made.

It’s a small but powerful improvement that keeps your workspace organized and your team focused — especially for dealer groups sharing a single account across multiple locations.

At AET Automotive, every update is designed to help you move faster, stay in control, and eliminate marketing delays.

Date: September 24, 2025

Creative Studio Pro: Now with Object Opacity Controls

Sometimes it’s the small details that make the biggest difference. Inside Creative Studio Pro, you can now adjust the opacity of any object in your creative.

That means more flexibility with overlays, background treatments, and emphasis — whether you want a subtle watermark or a bold pop of text on top of an image. It’s a simple addition, but one that gives designers (and non-designers) more creative control without needing third-party tools.

Page Builder: Drag-and-Drop Landing Pages

Dealership campaigns don’t stop at ads — they need a destination. With Page Builder, you can create responsive, drag-and-drop landing pages in minutes, without waiting on IT or vendors.

Whether you’re running sales campaigns, service promotions, or brand initiatives, Page Builder makes it simple to launch clean, compliant pages that match your ads and update instantly when offers change. Fast, flexible, and fully in your control.

Page Builder is live, built on the same drag-and-drop technology that powers Email Studio. That means:

• Easy, flexible layouts

• No coding required

• Fully responsive across devices

• Ready to deploy for sales events, service campaigns, or EV pushes

Dealerships can now create fast, clean campaign hubs or offer pages that match their ads — all in-house, no IT ticket needed.

What’s Coming Next: Faster, Smoother, Smarter

We know speed matters. That’s why our team is actively working on faster load times across Creative Studio Pro and the entire platform. Upcoming enhancements will make building, editing, and exporting creative smoother than ever — even when juggling multiple projects and formats.

This is just the start. More integrations, more automation, and more time-saving features are already in the pipeline.

Why It Matters

Every month brings new incentives, shifting offers, and mid-month changes that can throw campaigns off track. The dealerships winning in today’s market are the ones who can pivot quickly, stay compliant, and keep creative flowing without bottlenecks.

At AET Automotive, our focus is to give you tools that make that possible:

• Creative Studio Pro for fast, flexible ads

• Inventory Studio for dynamic vehicle campaigns

• Email Studio for mobile-first communication

• Page Builder for campaign hubs

• Streaming Studio for CTV and digital radio reach

One suite. One workflow. No waiting on vendors.

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