How to Get on TV (Without a Commercial

Think you need a big production budget or a full creative team to get your brand on TV? You don’t.

Today, launching a TV campaign is faster and more accessible than ever - even if you don’t already have a commercial.

Below are three simple ways to create a TV-ready ad using assets you likely already have.

Repurpose Your Best Social Content

If you’ve already invested in social media, you may have everything you need to get started.  

Your top-performing videos have already proven they resonate with your audience, making them strong candidates for TV.

What works well:

  • Customer testimonials
  • User-generated content (UGC)
  • Product demos
  • How-to or educational videos

Even if your content isn’t in a traditional TV format (like 16:9), it can still run effectively. Modern TV platforms are flexible and optimized to support a variety of formats.

How to get started:

  • Identify your highest-performing social posts
  • Prioritize videos with strong engagement or conversions
  • Test them as-is, or make light edits for clarity and branding

If it worked on social, it’s worth testing on TV.

Use our in-platform AI Video Generator

If you don’t have existing content—or don’t want to build from scratch—our in-platform AI video generator can do the heavy lifting for you.

With the AI video generator, you can turn basic brand inputs into multiple TV-ready ads in minutes.

What you’ll need:

  • Your logo
  • Brand colors
  • Product images or website URL
  • A few key messages

What happens next:

  • The platform automatically generates multiple video variations
  • Each version is formatted for TV
  • Your branding is applied consistently across all creatives

Why this works:

  • Fast turnaround (minutes, not weeks)
  • No design or editing experience required
  • Built-in testing with multiple versions

It’s one of the quickest ways to go from “no ad” to “on TV.”

Use our Managed Service Partners

No video team or editing experience? You’re covered. We have partners that offer a range of creative services.

If you’d prefer hands-on support, you can tap into a network of trusted creative partners who specialize in building TV-ready ads quickly and efficiently, for free. Terms and conditions apply.  

What you’ll need:
• Basic brand assets (logo, colors, messaging)
• Link to your website
• Any existing images or video (optional)
• A general idea of your campaign goal

What happens next:
• You’ll be matched with a vetted creative partner
• They’ll handle concepting, editing, and production
• You’ll receive a polished, TV-ready ad - fast

Why this works:
• No in-house creative team required
• High-quality output from experienced partners
• Streamlined process with minimal lift on your end

It’s a simple way to get professional creative without building it yourself.  

Depending on your needs, we also have an internal creative team who can support you.  

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