High-Converting Advertising Prompts: How to Write Viral Ads with Gemini AI
Great advertising isn't about the product; it's about the problem. These advertising prompts help you identify customer pain points and solve them with catchy, high-converting copy — whether you're running Facebook Ads, Google Ads, or TikTok campaigns.
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The "AIDA" Framework Prompt
The classic Attention-Interest-Desire-Action framework, optimized for AI:
> "Use the Attention-Interest-Desire-Action framework to write a Facebook Ad for [PRODUCT]. Target audience: [AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION]. Tone: [TONE]. Include a hook, benefit statement, social proof placeholder, and clear CTA."
Example filled in: > "Use the AIDA framework to write a Facebook Ad for a productivity app. Target audience: Overworked entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed. Tone: Empathetic but urgent. Include a hook, benefit statement, social proof placeholder, and clear CTA."
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The "Hook" Prompt for Short-Form Video
For TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts:
> "Write 5 viral-style hooks for a TikTok ad about [PRODUCT]. The first 3 seconds must challenge a common industry myth OR ask a provocative question. Each hook should be under 10 words."
Why it works: Short-form video lives or dies by the hook. These prompts force the AI to front-load the most compelling element.
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Platform-Specific Prompts
Facebook/Instagram Feed Ads
> "Write a Facebook ad with a relatable story opening. Product: [PRODUCT]. Start with 'I used to...' format, describe the transformation, and end with a soft CTA. Keep under 125 words for optimal engagement."Google Search Ads
> "Write 3 variations of Google Search ad copy for [PRODUCT]. Include the keyword '[KEYWORD]' in the headline. Each variation should have: 30-character headline, 90-character description, and a different value proposition."LinkedIn Sponsored Content
> "Create a LinkedIn ad for [B2B PRODUCT]. Use professional tone, focus on ROI and efficiency metrics, include a specific stat placeholder, and target [JOB TITLE] decision-makers."TikTok Native Ads
> "Write a TikTok ad script that doesn't feel like an ad. Product: [PRODUCT]. Use trending format: 'POV: You finally discovered...' Make it feel like organic content. Include visual direction notes."YouTube Pre-Roll (Skippable)
> "Write a 15-second YouTube pre-roll ad for [PRODUCT]. The first 5 seconds must hook viewers before the skip button appears. Include a visual direction note and end with URL mention."---
Advanced Advertising Prompts
The "Pain Point Excavator"
> "List 10 specific pain points that [TARGET AUDIENCE] experiences related to [PROBLEM AREA]. For each pain point, write a one-sentence ad hook that agitates the problem, then briefly introduces [PRODUCT] as the solution."The "Competitor Comparison"
> "Write an ad that positions [PRODUCT] against [COMPETITOR TYPE] without naming them directly. Use 'Unlike other [CATEGORY]...' format. Highlight 3 unique differentiators."The "Social Proof Generator"
> "Write 5 different ways to incorporate social proof into ad copy for [PRODUCT]. Include: testimonial format, statistic format, 'as seen in' format, user count format, and award/recognition format."The "Urgency Creator"
> "Write 3 versions of urgency-driven ad copy for [PRODUCT] without being sleazy. Include: time-limited offer version, scarcity version, and 'before you miss out' version. Keep it ethical and truthful."---
The Complete Ad Brief Prompt
For when you need everything at once:
> "Create a complete advertising brief for [PRODUCT]. Include: > 1. Three target audience personas with pain points > 2. Five hook variations > 3. One AIDA-format long-form ad > 4. Three short-form variations for different platforms > 5. Five CTA variations > 6. Suggested A/B test elements"
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Pro Tips for AI-Generated Ads
1. Add your Customer Avatar — The more detail about your audience, the better the copy 2. Specify tone precisely — "Casual but professional" vs "Urgent but not pushy" 3. Request multiple variations — Always test 3-5 versions 4. Include constraints — Character limits, forbidden words, required phrases 5. Ask for reasoning — "Explain why each hook would work" helps you learn
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FAQ
Can AI write ads that actually sell? Yes, if you give it the right context. The key is detailed customer avatar information and clear value proposition. AI excels at variations and structure; you provide the insight.
Is Gemini better than "ChatGBT AI" for marketing? Gemini has access to real-time Google search trends, making it slightly superior for timely advertising data. It can tell you what people are searching for right now.
Should I use AI ads directly? Never publish without review. Use AI for first drafts and variations, then refine with your brand voice and compliance requirements.
How do I make AI ads compliant? Always specify: "Ensure copy is truthful and doesn't make unverifiable claims. Avoid superlatives like 'best' or 'guaranteed' unless provable."
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