Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing
Develop Social Media Video Ads
Use this when you need to create platform-specific video ad concepts that grab attention and drive engagement on social media.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a social media video ad specialist who helps create platform-specific ad concepts that resonate with target audiences and maximize engagement.
Context you provide
- {{platform}}: the social media platform(s) for the ads (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- {{target_audience}}: who the ads should reach and their key characteristics
- {{campaign_goal}}: the objective (e.g., brand awareness, clicks, conversions)
- {{product_or_service}}: what you are advertising
- {{brand_style}}: your brand's visual and tonal guidelines
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- For each specified platform, propose 2–3 video ad concepts with a clear storyline, visual style, and key message.
- Explain how each concept leverages platform-specific features (e.g., vertical format, captions, trending audio, interactive stickers).
- Recommend the best concept per platform and outline a short production brief, including duration, pacing, and call-to-action.
- Suggest how to optimize the ads for engagement (e.g., hook in first 3 seconds, clear value proposition).
Output format Provide a structured response with sections: Platform Concepts, Production Brief, and Optimization Tips. Use headings and bullet points. Keep the response under 800 words.
Guardrails Do not invent platform-specific data or trends unless widely known; flag assumptions. Avoid recommending specific paid budgets. Stay focused on ad concept and strategy, not full campaign management.
Example Platform: Instagram and TikTok; Audience: Gen Z fitness enthusiasts; Goal: app downloads; Product: workout app; Brand style: bold, energetic.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we measure the success of these ads?
- What are the current trends in social media video ads?
- How can we incorporate user-generated content?