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Reddit Ads

When the user wants to set up, optimize, or manage Reddit Ads. Also use when the user mentions "Reddit Ads," "Promoted Posts," "subreddit targeting," "Reddit advertising," or "Reddit communities." For organic Reddit, use reddit-posts.

Specification
Skill ID
kostja94/marketing-skills/reddit-ads
Publisher
kostja94
Repository
marketing-skills
Installs
0
Files
1
Synced
Sep 23, 2026
How to use it

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kostja94/marketing-skills/reddit-adsInstalls these files
  • SKILL.md

What this skill tells the agent

Paid Ads: Reddit Ads

Guides Reddit Ads setup, subreddit targeting, and creative best practices. Reddit excels at niche communities and discussion-driven audiences; use when your audience is active in specific subreddits and values authentic, value-first messaging.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Why Reddit

  • High engagement: ~34 min/session; users seek solutions, not passive scroll
  • Lower competition: vs Facebook/Instagram for niche audiences
  • 100K+ subreddits: Precise community targeting
  • Cost: CPM $2–10; CPC $0.50–3.00; min $5/day

Ad Formats

FormatUse
Promoted PostsImage, video, carousel, text; native to feed
Conversation AdsInbox messages; lead gen; direct response
Video AdsAutoplay; captions supported
Takeover AdsHomepage; premium; major campaigns

Targeting

TypeUse
SubredditPrimary; 5–10 relevant subreddits to start; expand by performance
InterestsBroader; interest-based
LookalikeBased on converters or engagers
RetargetingWebsite visitors

Principle: Subreddit targeting is Reddit's strength; choose communities where your audience already discusses relevant topics.

Creative Best Practices

  • Native feel: Ads must blend with organic content; avoid sales-heavy language
  • Value-first: Offer genuine value; respect community norms
  • Authentic: Redditors reject spam-like or inauthentic ads quickly
  • No clickbait: Transparent; honest headlines

Budget Guidance

PhaseBudget
Testing$150–300 over 30 days for statistical significance
Scaling$500–2,000+/month by category

Pre-Launch Checklist

  • [ ] Subreddits researched; rules checked (some prohibit ads)
  • [ ] Creative feels native; no misleading claims
  • [ ] Conversion tracking set
  • [ ] Landing page aligned with ad promise
  • [ ] Minimum $5/day budget

Related Skills

  • reddit-posts: Organic Reddit content; native ad creative should align with post style and subreddit norms
  • paid-ads-strategy: Channel selection; when Reddit fits
  • landing-page-generator: LP for paid traffic
  • analytics-tracking: Conversion tracking; ROAS

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