Creative Terms

Collection Ads

Collection Ads are a specialized social commerce format that pairs an attention-grabbing hero video or image with a curated grid of shoppable products. When users engage with the ad, it expands into an immersive, full-screen catalog experience where they can explore product details and purchase directly within the platform. This format is specifically designed for mobile-first discovery and seamless checkout on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Definition

Collection Ads are a specialized social commerce format that pairs an attention-grabbing hero video or image with a curated grid of shoppable products. When users engage with the ad, it expands into an immersive, full-screen catalog experience where they can explore product details and purchase directly within the platform. This format is specifically designed for mobile-first discovery and seamless checkout on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Examples

Facebook Collection ads featuring lifestyle video with coordinated product sets below

Instagram Collection ads showcasing fashion collections with instant checkout capability

Dynamic Collection ads that personalize product selections based on user interests

Mobile-optimized product galleries with integrated shopping features

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