Starting campaigns with copy helps to validate a concept before it is turned into a formal pitch.Writing a campaign thesis helps to reveal the cracks in the idea and showcase the campaign's opportunities.The big idea can be explained in 2-3 sentences and can help validate the concept and put everything into focus.Copywriting is an essential element for great campaigns, which helps make them true, effortless and emotional.Copywriting can help social media professionals become better strategists and learn more about the target audience.Brands with the most memorable campaigns have a thesis that stays top of mind throughout the launch process.Merits CMO Aila Morin attributes successful campaigns to distilling the thesis years before the product launch.Great copywriters are also great strategists, and copywriting helps create tighter and brighter communications.Creative teams need to bring social teams into the campaign planning process to create better campaigns.Starting campaigns with copy helps to avoid traps, distill the big idea, and put everything into focus.