Archive - Ad Catalyst

3 things to STEAL from an 18 million view ad (and one mistake to avoid)

Text ads are trending longer while video is trending shorter. Absolute madness.

Sep 4

quick question for you… (and a free gift worth $35M)

Ad Catalyst is under new management and there’s going to be a lot of changes coming your way.

Sep 2

August 2026

🔍 This ad fails for 4 reasons (but makes up for it in 9 seconds flat)

Strap in because today’s breakdown is going to be a bit spicier than usual.

Aug 27

🤝 I’ll give you unlimited PTO if you know your finances

Aug 18

🗣️No-cut personal storytelling

2 ads that do it right

Aug 11

✨ Highly effective UGC ads

This week’s issue is sponsored by ProfitSnack.

Aug 4

July 2026

🔐Low-budget ads that lock you in

All you need is a pen and paper!

Jul 28

🥱 Boring ads

With strong pattern interrupts

Jul 21

🚘 How to sell a car without even showing it

+ How to prevent divorce with storytelling

Jul 14

🪝 The Disruptor Hook

It's super effective for Gen Z and Millennials

Jul 7

June 2026

🎦 Low production for the win!

Stop the scroll & make them watch — while on a budget

Jun 30

💫 Some great examples of Andromeda-optimized ads

+ 2 fresh career opportunities!

Jun 23

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