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Course content
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01 Video Ads Academy Workbook05:00
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01 Welcome09:01
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01 Welcome05:00
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02 The Customer Journey09:58
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02 The Customer Journey05:00
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03 Breaking Down Objections09:37
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03 Breaking Down Objections05:00
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04 Define Your Audience09:00
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04 Define Your Audience05:00
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05 Define Your Offer11:14
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05 Define Your Offer05:00
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05 Redneck Drives a Duct Taped Car Off a Cliff04:58
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06 Elements of a Great Ad07:34
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06 Elements of a Great Ad05:00
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01 Intro to Types of Ads01:55
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01 Intro to Types of Ads05:00
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02 HERO Everist00:43
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02 HERO Ohsnap02:34
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02 HERO One Peak02:58
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02 HERO Papaya02:44
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02 The Hero Ad09:41
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02 The Hero Ad05:00
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03 UGC13:26
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03 UGC05:00
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03 UGC Dog friendly00:31
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03 UGC Fazit beauty00:51
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03 UGC Hey Shape00:58
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03 UGC Hey Shape 200:59
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03 UGC hismile00:42
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04 Educational Ads10:30
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04 Educational Ads05:00
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04 Educational Ads01:00
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04 Electrotherapy For Haters Liquid Death Blind Taze Test01:51
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05 Easy Photo Books with Chatbooks03:51
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05 Entertaining Ads10:09
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05 Entertaining Ads05:00
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05 Entertaining Ads01:00
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05 Old Spice The Man Your Man Could Smell Like00:32
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05 Super Bowl LIV 54 Commercial Sodastream u 2013 Water on Mars 202001:15
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01 Intro to Creation02:17
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01 Intro to Creation05:00
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02 Researching your Competition07:31
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02 Researching your Competition05:00
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03 Student Success V 101:27
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03 The Power of Social Proof08:59
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03 The Power of Social Proof05:00
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04 Visual Storytelling16:24
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04 Visual Storytelling05:00
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05 HERO One Peak02:58
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05 Meg Long Form 2 m Vertical 100:59
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05 Student Success V 101:27
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05 The Hook09:56
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05 The Hook05:00
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06 Scripting11:26
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06 Scripting05:00
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06 VAA Script Template Starters05:00
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07 Editing for Retention27:52
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07 Editing for Retention04:23
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07 FYP Da Vinci Shortcuts01:20
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08 Writing Ad Copy06:12
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08 Writing Ad Copy05:00
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09 Breaking down a 7 Figure Ad15:22
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09 Breaking down a 7 Figure Ad05:00
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01 Intro to Dialing01:46
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01 Intro to Dialing04:43
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02 Creative Iterations from Analytics14:54
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02 Creative Iterations from Analytics05:00
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02 Metrics Cheat Sheet01:00
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03 Using Ad Engagement08:17
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03 Using Ad Engagement05:00
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04 How to Scale11:23
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04 How to Scale05:00
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01 Welcome to the Editing Mini Series02:18
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01 Welcome to the Editing Mini Series03:07
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02 The Storyboarding Process03:28
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02 The Storyboarding Process04:17
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03 Importing Music Audio into Da Vinci03:28
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03 Importing Music Audio into Da Vinci03:28
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04 Adding Captions with Cap Cut01:00
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04 Adding Captions with Cap Cut03:56
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05 The Whip Transition04:16
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05 The Whip Transition02:53
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06 The Lens Cover Transition02:06
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06 The Lens Cover Transition03:12
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07 Audio Effect Pack01:00
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07 Creating the Quick Change Effect05:25
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07 Creating the Quick Change Effect03:18
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08 Mastering the Comment Grab13:59
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08 Mastering the Comment Grab04:06
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09 Creating the Clone Effect05:38
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09 Creating the Clone Effect03:34
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10 How to do a Frame Extend06:35
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10 How to do a Frame Extend04:03
Requirements
- Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts and online advertising.
- A business, product, or service to promote through video advertising.
- Access to a smartphone or camera for recording video content.
- Willingness to appear on camera or create content for video ads.
- Budget allocated for running paid advertising campaigns on social media platforms.
Description
The Video Ad Academy provides a comprehensive educational journey into creating, launching, and optimizing video advertisements that generate measurable results for online businesses. This training takes you from foundational concepts through advanced implementation strategies, equipping you with the skills needed to produce video ads that capture attention, build trust, and convert viewers into customers.
The learning journey begins by establishing a solid foundation in video advertising strategy. You will understand why video ads have become the dominant format for digital advertising and how consumer behavior has shifted toward video content consumption. This section explores the psychology behind effective video advertisements, teaching you how attention spans work on different platforms and what makes viewers stop scrolling to watch your content. You will learn to identify your ideal customer avatar specifically for video advertising purposes, understanding their pain points, desires, and the messaging that resonates most powerfully with them.
Once the strategic foundation is established, the training moves into the critical skill of scriptwriting for video ads. You will learn proven frameworks for structuring video ad scripts that hook viewers within the first three seconds, maintain engagement throughout the message, and drive action at the end. The curriculum covers multiple script formats including testimonial-style ads, founder story ads, problem-solution ads, and demonstration ads. You will understand how to write scripts for different stages of the customer journey, from cold audience awareness ads to retargeting ads for warm audiences who have already engaged with your brand. Practical exercises guide you through writing your own scripts using tested templates and formulas that have generated millions in revenue across various industries.
The production phase of the training demystifies the video creation process, showing you how to produce professional-looking video ads without expensive equipment or technical expertise. You will learn optimal filming setups using smartphones, basic lighting techniques that dramatically improve video quality, and audio recording methods that ensure clear, professional sound. The curriculum covers both self-recorded content where you appear on camera and user-generated content styles that feel authentic and relatable. You will understand framing, background selection, and visual composition principles that make your ads look polished and trustworthy.
Editing instruction forms a substantial component of the training, teaching you how to transform raw footage into compelling finished advertisements. You will learn to use accessible editing tools and mobile apps that simplify the editing process. The curriculum covers cutting techniques that maintain pacing and energy, adding text overlays and captions that increase watch time and comprehension, incorporating background music that enhances emotional impact, and creating strong opening hooks and closing calls-to-action. You will understand platform-specific formatting requirements including aspect ratios, video lengths, and technical specifications for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The training then advances into platform strategy and media buying fundamentals. You will learn how to set up video ad campaigns within Facebook Ads Manager, understanding campaign objectives, audience targeting options, budget allocation, and bidding strategies. The curriculum explains how to structure campaigns for testing, scaling winning ads, and managing ad fatigue. You will understand key performance metrics including cost per click, cost per acquisition, return on ad spend, and how to read analytics dashboards to make data-driven optimization decisions.
A significant focus is placed on testing and optimization methodologies. You will learn systematic approaches to testing different hooks, script variations, calls-to-action, and visual elements to identify what performs best with your specific audience. The training teaches you how to analyze performance data, identify winning patterns, and scale successful ads while minimizing budget waste on underperforming content. You will understand creative refresh strategies to maintain ad performance over time and prevent audience fatigue.
The advanced sections explore building complete video ad funnels that guide prospects from initial awareness through purchase and beyond. You will learn how to map out customer journeys, create video content for each stage, and implement retargeting sequences that maximize conversion rates. The curriculum covers integration with landing pages, email sequences, and sales processes to create cohesive marketing systems.
Throughout the training, real-world examples and case studies illustrate successful video ad implementations across various business models and industries. You will see behind-the-scenes breakdowns of high-performing ads, understanding exactly why they work and how to apply similar principles to your own campaigns. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, ensuring you can immediately implement what you learn to start generating results for your business. By completion, you will possess a complete skill set for creating profitable video advertising campaigns that scale your business sustainably.
Who this course is for:
The Video Ad Academy is designed for online business owners, e-commerce entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and coaches who want to leverage video advertising to grow their businesses. It suits beginners new to video ads as well as experienced marketers looking to refine their video advertising strategies and increase return on ad spend. Course creators, service providers, and agency owners seeking to master video ad creation for themselves or their clients will find tremendous value in this comprehensive training.Instructor
Meg JacksonAbout Me
I have built my career around understanding what makes online advertising work, specifically in the realm of video content that converts cold audiences into engaged customers. My journey into digital marketing began over a decade ago when I recognized the shift happening in consumer behavior toward video consumption and the opportunity this presented for businesses willing to adapt their advertising strategies.
My background combines hands-on experience running advertising campaigns across multiple industries with a deep interest in consumer psychology and persuasive communication. I have managed millions of dollars in ad spend, working with e-commerce brands, coaches, course creators, and service-based businesses to develop video advertising systems that generate consistent returns. Through this work, I have identified patterns in what makes video ads succeed or fail, and I have distilled these insights into repeatable frameworks that others can implement.
What drives my work is the belief that effective video advertising should be accessible to business owners of all sizes, not just those with massive budgets and production teams. I have focused my energy on developing methods that allow entrepreneurs to create compelling video ads using the resources they already have, from smartphones to simple editing tools. My approach emphasizes strategy and messaging over expensive production, proving that authentic, well-structured content consistently outperforms high-budget ads that lack strategic foundation.
I have also become known for my ability to simplify complex advertising concepts into actionable steps. My teaching style focuses on practical implementation rather than theory, ensuring that the people I work with can immediately apply what they learn to see measurable results in their businesses. I continue to run active advertising campaigns for my own ventures, which keeps my knowledge current and my teaching grounded in what actually works in today’s rapidly evolving advertising landscape.
My mission centers on empowering business owners to take control of their own marketing, building skills that create long-term competitive advantages rather than dependence on agencies or consultants. I believe that understanding video advertising is no longer optional for online businesses, and I am committed to making this knowledge accessible and implementable for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
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