AI video ads for local businesses: a practical starting point
You don't need a studio shoot to run video ads. A clear script, an AI presenter and good captions will get a campaign live this week.
Short video is the format people stop scrolling for, but a traditional shoot takes time and budget that most small businesses don't have. AI video tools close that gap.
What goes into an AI video
A 30 to 45 second script with one offer and one call to action
An AI presenter or voice-over in your customers' language
Burned-in captions, since most people watch with the sound off
Your logo, product shots and brand colours
Formats to ask for
Order a vertical 9:16 cut for Reels, Shorts and WhatsApp Status, and a square 1:1 cut for feed ads. The same script can be re-voiced in another language without a new shoot.
Measure it like any other ad
Add a click-to-WhatsApp button so viewers can message you directly. Then you can compare the cost per conversation from video with your other campaigns and put more budget behind what works.