> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.unbore.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to automate ad creation with Claude - URL: https://www.unbore.com/automate-ad-creation/ - Published: 2026-03-19T07:37:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-24T07:12:43.000Z - Description: Work with six AI agents to map pain points, write headlines, and create editable layouts - Author: Shlomo Genchin - Tags: Brainstorming Every day, AI bros on LinkedIn promise that AI will take my job. Let's try to automate ad creation and see if they're right πŸ˜… I'll use Weglot, a website translation tool, as an example. βš’οΈ To use this workflow, you'll need two tools: 1\. Claude Code. [Desktop version](https://claude.com/download?ref=unbore.com) is fine. ($20/mo) 2\. [Pencil](https://www.pencil.dev/?ref=unbore.com). Desktop version. (Free) --- ## 1\. List pain points and goals I use this basic audience research prompt: > Research the company by visiting their website: \[link here\] > Build a table with **10 of each**: > > Pain Points | Source | Feature/Solution | Goals | Source | Jobs-to-Be-Done > > The **Feature/Solution** column identifies the specific product feature that addresses each pain point (e.g., "AI Background Remover", "One-Click Export", "Real-Time Collaboration"). Find these on the company's website: look at feature pages, product tours, and pricing pages. > > Quality guidance: > > **Good pain point**: "Checking 5 different apps for one update" (concrete situation you can *picture someone doing*) > > **Good goal**: "Closing deals by lunch" (specific outcome you can *picture someone celebrating*) And I get this table: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Weglot-Newsletter--1-.png) --- ## 2\. Generate headlines AI can't write truly creative ad headlines all by itself. But it can generate simple ad copy if you give it the right templates. So I wrote 75 basic ad headline templates, and turned them into copy-paste prompts. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Headlines-gif.gif) [Try my prompts and Claude Skill (Free)](https://www.unbore.com/ai-headline-templates/) πŸ€” Note: Claude Skills sound like a big deal. But really, these are just text files with long prompts. Claude returns around 100 headlines. I pick 25: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/All-Headlines-Slide-1.png) --- ## 3\. Provide assets Next, I open Pencil. Pencil is like Figma, but it also connects to Claude Code. I drop in Weglot's logo, color palette, and my new ad headlines. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-18-at-17.59.35-1.png) You can upload full brand libraries, but I want to keep it simple. --- ## 4\. Prompt designer agents Now the fun part. I open the small chatbox in Pencil, and write my prompt: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Group-1000004699.png) ### **Copy my pencil prompt template:** PENCIL AD CREATION PROMPT ========================= Generate clean banner ads. Dimensions: 1080 Γ— 1080 px Logo: Per the brand guidelines frame. Brand colors: Per the brand guidelines frame. Fonts: Per the brand guidelines frame. Use large font size (60–80px). Product shot: Use the attached product screenshots (1, 2, 3). Apply subtle fade, blur, and shadows so the product appears to dissolve into the background. Headline variations: Per the "Headline Variations" text box. Tagline under logo: One-Click Website Translation 1) Grainy Gradient (Ads 1–5) β€” Headline β†’ Spacer β†’ Product shot β†’ Spacer β†’ Logo β†’ Tagline All elements center-aligned. Background: Grainy mesh gradient, two colors. Dark base at top, orange or pourpre at bottom. BΓ©zier handles for smooth interpolation, no gaps. 2) Plain Color Background (Ads 6–10) Same layout as variation 1, plain brand color background. 3) Split Screen (Ads 11–15) Top half: Product shot. Bottom half: Copy, logo, tagline on plain brand color. β€” Product shot β†’ Spacer β†’ Headline β†’ Spacer β†’ Logo β†’ Tagline 4) Product Shot Popping from Bottom (Ads 16–20) β€” Product shot β†’ Spacer β†’ Headline β†’ Spacer β†’ Logo β†’ Tagline 5) Copy Only, No Visuals (Ads 21–25) β€” Headline β†’ Spacer β†’ Logo β†’ Tagline Background: Gradient. Generate 25 ad variations. Use different layouts, headlines, and product screenshots. Copied!';setTimeout(function(){btn.classList.remove('copied');btn.innerHTML=' Copy prompt';},2000);})})(this)"> Copy prompt Paste into any AI chat The agents scan the assets, and then go to work: [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Ad-----Weglot-1.gif)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shlomogenchin%5Fa-new-ad-creation-process-im-developing-activity-7439339898899165185-s18k?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop&rcm=ACoAAC2vjtMB5a2fYnlvFYkMBWQ6SwoR7gICj0w) [Watch the full process video here](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7439339898899165185/?ref=unbore.com) --- ## 5\. Feedback and iterations I open 5 more chat windows and ask each agent to fix something different. For example: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Group-1000004697.png) Finally, I make some manual adjustments: font sizes, spacing, copy tweaks. And pick my favorites: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Weglot-Final-Ads-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Weglot-Final-Ads-2-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/56/7c/567cd7c2-834c-4b5b-a024-a798f2ebbdf8/content/images/2026/03/Weglot-Final.-Ads-3-1.png) Sure, not top-tier creative work. But good enough for startups that can’t afford a copywriter or a designer. Some agencies charge $15k/mo for lower quality, I swear. 😱 ****A note for worried creatives:** This process wouldn't work without human research, prompts, taste, and touch-ups. So no, AI didn't take our job. At least not today.