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Everything about AI video ads

Guides, breakdowns and honest takes: how DTC brands generate, edit and scale video ads that actually convert.

Reviews

The Best AI Video Generators for Ads in 2026

Runway, Veo, Sora, Kling, Pika, Luma, HeyGen, Creatify, the best AI video generators in 2026, what each is good at, and how to turn generated clips into ads that convert.

Victor Lignel12 min read
Reviews

The 6 Best UGC Agencies in 2026 (Done-For-You & DIY)

The best UGC agencies and managed services in 2026, ranked by what they actually deliver, plus how done-for-you agencies differ from the AI tools you run yourself.

Victor Lignel11 min read
Strategy

How Much Does Video Editing Cost in 2026?

Freelance, in-house, subscription team or AI tools? Here's what video editing really costs in 2026 by model, what drives the price, and how to spend for the best result.

Victor Lignel10 min read
Strategy

How to Choose a UGC Agency in 2026 (Buyer's Guide)

Skip the rankings. Here are the seven criteria to judge any UGC agency, volume, speed, AI capability, editing, ownership, pricing and track record, plus the red flags to avoid.

Victor Lignel11 min read
Strategy

How to Hire a Video Editing Team in 2026 (In-House vs Freelance vs Agency)

In-house, freelance or a subscription editing team? Here's what each really costs, how they scale, and a simple framework to build the right video editing team for your brand.

Victor Lignel11 min read
Strategy

UGC Creator vs AI UGC: The 2026 Cost & Performance Breakdown

What does UGC really cost, human creators vs AI? A practical 2026 breakdown of cost per video, time to produce, volume and performance, with a clear verdict for DTC brands.

Victor Lignel10 min read
Strategy

UGC Creator vs UGC Agency: Which Should You Hire in 2026?

A UGC creator is one freelancer; a UGC agency is a team that produces UGC at volume. Here's the difference, real costs, and how to choose, plus where AI UGC fits.

Victor Lignel10 min read
Reviews

Top UGC Video Tools for Social Ads (2026 Comparison)

The best UGC video software for Facebook and Instagram ads in 2026: AI UGC generators, AI avatars, human creator platforms and done-for-you teams compared, with a screenshot, what each is best for, and where it falls short.

The EditClub Team12 min read
Creative

How to Make TikTok Video Ads with AI (Step-by-Step)

The exact workflow to create TikTok video ads with AI that don't look like ads: 1-second hooks, native footage, trending sound, and a weekly testing loop. Tools and templates included.

The EditClub Team12 min read
Strategy

AI Video Ads in 2026: The Complete Guide for DTC Brands

AI video ads let DTC brands ship more winning creative, faster and cheaper. Here's how they work, why they matter now, how they're made, and how to launch your first batch.

The EditClub Team13 min read
Creative

How to Make AI Videos for Ads: A Step-by-Step Workflow

A practical, repeatable workflow to make AI videos that convert, from hook and script to generation, retention-first editing, and testing. With tools, patterns and templates.

The EditClub Team14 min read
Reviews

Best AI Video Ad Tools in 2026 (Compared), And When You Need a Team

We compare the top categories of AI video ad tools on ad-fit, editing, believability and cost, plus the honest limits where a creative team beats any tool.

The EditClub Team14 min read