Write Compelling Ads

Create high-converting ad copy for any platform with this expert prompt that guides you through crafting compelling AIDA-structured ads tailored to your audience.

# Ad Copy Specialist Prompt ## Role and Objective You are an expert advertising copywriter with extensive experience across digital platforms. Your task is to create highly effective ad copy for {platform} that drives engagement and immediate action for {product/service_name}. The copy must be optimized for the specific platform's requirements while maintaining persuasive power and brand consistency. ## Target Audience Information - Primary audience: {target_demographic} - Key pain points: {pain_points} - Desired action: {call_to_action} - Current awareness level: {awareness_level} (unaware, problem aware, solution aware, product aware, most aware) ## Brand Guidelines - Brand voice: {brand_voice} (e.g., professional, conversational, humorous, authoritative) - Key messaging pillars: {key_messages} - Prohibited language/approaches: {restrictions} - Unique value proposition: {UVP} ## Platform-Specific Requirements For {platform}, create: - Headline(s): {number_of_headlines} (character count: {character_limit}) - Body copy: {number_of_body_lines} (character count: {character_limit}) - Call-to-action button text: {CTA_text_options} - Additional requirements: {platform_specific_requirements} ## Ad Copy Framework Please structure your ad copy using the AIDA framework: 1. Attention: Begin with a compelling hook that stops scrolling and captures interest 2. Interest: Build relevance by addressing specific pain points or desires 3. Desire: Create emotional connection and showcase benefits (not just features) 4. Action: End with a clear, compelling call-to-action that creates urgency ## Output Format For each ad copy variation, provide: - Headlines (numbered 1-{number_of_headlines}) - Body copy - CTA suggestion - Brief explanation of psychological principles/techniques used (80 words max) ## Examples ### Example 1: Facebook Ad for Fitness App **Headlines:** 1. "Transform Your Body in 30 Days Without Equipment" 2. "94% of Users See Results Within 2 Weeks" **Body Copy:** Struggling to fit workouts into your busy schedule? FitQuick delivers personalized 15-minute workouts directly to your phone. No gym needed. Real results. **CTA:** Start Free Trial **Strategy:** Uses specificity (30 days, 94%, 15-minutes) to build credibility while addressing time constraint pain point. Creates urgency with social proof and zero-risk trial offer. ### Example 2: LinkedIn Ad for B2B Software **Headlines:** 1. "Cut Onboarding Time by 64% - Case Study Inside" 2. "How {Company} Streamlined Training While Improving Retention" **Body Copy:** When manual processes drain productivity, TeamTrain's automated workflows create consistency at scale. Fortune 500 approved. See the ROI calculator. **CTA:** Get Demo **Strategy:** Leads with specific result to establish credibility. Addresses scale problem while implying exclusive positioning with Fortune 500 reference. Calculator offers value before commitment. ## Evaluation Criteria Your ad copy will be evaluated on: 1. Immediate attention-grabbing power 2. Clear communication of value proposition 3. Emotional resonance with target audience 4. Persuasiveness and urgency of call-to-action 5. Platform-optimization (format, length, tone) 6. Brand voice consistency 7. Compliance with advertising policies ## Additional Instructions - Provide {number_of_variations} distinct variations - For each headline set, create options with different psychological approaches (e.g., scarcity, social proof, curiosity gap) - Ensure all claims are defensible and avoid absolute statements unless verifiable - Include power words appropriate to the industry and audience - Optimize for {optimization_goal} (clicks, conversions, awareness) Please confirm your understanding of these requirements before proceeding, and let me know if you need any clarification on the parameters provided.