324 Instagram Posts and Reels With Good Advice About Marketing, Money, and Life

Explore Instagram marketing at its best with examples of posts that engage and convert. From stories to carousels, get insights into visual storytelling and strategy. Perfect for brands, influencers, and marketers aiming to boost their Instagram presence.

caveday

“Life having a trainer for work”

Caveday nailed their ad with one line: “Like having a trainer for work.” It instantly explains what the service does...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
May 20, 2023
noise-reduction-image

Noise mitigation visualization

This simple graphic shows 4 ways to block traffic noise from reaching a house. Each method—earth bank, wall, trees, or...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
May 14, 2023
Honest-before-after-shoe-ad

Honest before/after shoe ad with time

This shoe ad nails something rare: truth. It shows their woven slip-ons on Day 1 and again after 1,736 days....

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Apr 26, 2023
Espiritu-huaraches-mark-up-photo

Espiritu huaraches mark-up photo

This photo nails the art of “showing, not telling.” A pair of colorful huarache shoes, with quick handwritten notes pointing...

Ads/Instagram/Images
Apr 25, 2023
us-vs-them-graph

Cool “Us” vs “Them” graph showing a service

This ad from “We Clone You” nails a classic visual marketing trick: the side-by-side comparison. One happy, relaxed guy vs....

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 21, 2023
hire-marketers-ad

MarketHire to-the-point ad

This MarketerHire ad nails clarity and credibility in one shot. It introduces Lisa, an email marketer who can lift engagement...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 12, 2023
Visually-showing-procrastination

Visually showing procrastination

This ad nails it. It shows what you planned to do (green block: “Project A”) versus what actually happened (red...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 6, 2023
marketer-hire-instagram-ad

Straightforward headlines are best when advertising

This MarketerHire ad nails the basics. No fluff, no mystery—just a clear promise: “Hire expert marketers on demand in 48...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Apr 5, 2023
White-paint-on-brick-trend-before-after

White paint on brick trend before/after

This ad nails one of the oldest marketing tricks: show a dramatic “before and after.” The product? White paint. The...

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Mar 27, 2023
cloud-of-influence

Cloud of Influence

Back in the day, people found you through one clear path. Google → blog → email → sale. Easy.Now? It’s...

Essay/Instagram/Copywriting
Mar 17, 2023
parachute-bathtub-ad

Testimonial + Pic for the ultimate social proof

Parachute nails it with this ad. One quote, one elegant photo, and boom—you instantly believe the product’s good. No clutter,...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Mar 10, 2023
4k-of-books

This book is now worth $1,000+ each 🤯

A single Instagram Reel led to every copy of a decades-old book selling out. The video? A guy enthusiastically calling...

Instagram/Books/Videos
Mar 1, 2023
Bathroom-remodeling-ad

Awesome “This Morning” vs “Late Afternoon” Bathroom Remodeling Ad

West Shore Home nailed the “Before and After” ad format—but added a killer twist: time. Instead of just showing a...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Feb 13, 2023
bathroom-remodeling-before-after-instagram-ad

Bathroom remodeling before & after Instagram ad

This Bath Fitter ad nails it with one of the oldest tricks in the marketing playbook: visual proof. In a...

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Feb 11, 2023
instagram-short-reels

YouTube Shorts cold emails

Lately, everyone’s inbox is full of cold emails offering to make YouTube Shorts, TikToks, and Reels. It’s like the early...

Instagram/Emails/Videos
Jan 11, 2023
nev-kiss-book-this-is-earl-nightingale

This Is Earl Nightingale

Neville shared how his love for This Is Earl Nightingale literally inflated the book’s market value. After mentioning it in...

Wisdom/Instagram/Copywriting
Jan 10, 2023
creativity-comes-from-absorbing-many-things

Creativity comes from absorbing many things

This graphic nails how creativity really works. Your brain’s a tank, and every bit of info you pour in —...

Instagram/Copywriting/Motivation
Jan 7, 2023
one-notification-can-destroy-your-deep-work-so-protect-your-time

One notification can destroy your deep work, so protect your time

This cartoon nails it. It shows a fortress labeled “Deep Work” and a Trojan horse labeled “One Notification.” One ding,...

Instagram/Motivation/Images
Jan 4, 2023
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Posted by Neville MedhoraNeville Medhora

Building social media audience Before/After Instagram Ad

CreatorU nailed this Instagram ad using a simple meme from “The Office.” It grabs attention, delivers social proof, and educates...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Jan 3, 2023
Visualization-of-comparing-yourself-to-others

Visualization of comparing yourself to others

This simple graphic nails a truth most marketers forget: progress gets blurry when you’re too busy comparing yourself to others....

Instagram/Motivation/Images
Dec 30, 2022
Simple email copywriting guide

Simple email copywriting guide

Tons of people write timid emails that sound like apologies, not communication. This visual from @winner.spirit nails how simple copy...

Instagram/Copywriting/Emails
Dec 29, 2022
Venn-Diagram-of-how-to-win

Venn Diagram of how to win the Instagram Algorithm

You don’t need magic to beat the algorithm. You just need balance. This visual sums it up perfectly: the sweet...

Instagram/Data/Images
Dec 26, 2022
Instagram-pool-installation-ad

Instagram Pool Installation Ad

This ad nails visual marketing. Denali Pools doesn’t tell you they build great pools — they show you the kind...

Ads/Instagram/Images
Dec 15, 2022
advice-about-handling-negativity

Cool piece of advice about handling negativity

This sign hits deep because it uses money to make time feel tangible. It’s a brilliant example of how a...

Instagram/Copywriting/Data
Dec 6, 2022

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...