Competitor Research
How to find and analyze competitor ads, the playbooks for competitor ad research across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and TikTok inside your AI assistant.
25 articles in Competitor Research
How to research med spa competitor ads (with a live example)
How to research med spa competitor ads in the Meta and Google libraries, with a live US pull of offers, formats and run dates, then turn it into a pitch.
Read moreDental practice competitor ads: a how-to with live US data
Research dental practice competitor ads for free in the Meta Ad Library, then see what 149 live US ads showed about offers, formats and run times.
Read moreHow to research competitor ads for real estate developers and agents (with a live example)
Research real estate competitor ads for free in the Meta Ad Library, see what a live pull of four US brands showed, and learn what the library cannot tell you.
Read moreHow to research a prospect's ads before a pitch
Research a prospect's ads before a pitch: a six-step routine across Meta, Google, LinkedIn and TikTok, from finding accounts to three slides and one opener.
Read moreCompetitor ad audit template for agencies: a copy-paste table
A copy-paste competitor ad audit template for agencies: one table, seven steps and a ChatGPT or Claude prompt, built on what the ad libraries actually show.
Read moreHow to find prospects running Meta ads, step by step
Find prospects running Meta ads with the free Ad Library: search a niche, read their ads, check Google and LinkedIn, qualify, and write a first message.
Read moreHow to write a creative brief from competitor ads
Turn competitor ads into a creative brief: pull 10 to 20 live ads per rival, tag hook, angle and offer, spot patterns, then fill a copy-paste skeleton.
Read moreCómo ver los anuncios de la competencia en Facebook e Instagram (gratis)
Mira gratis los anuncios activos de tu competencia en la Biblioteca de anuncios de Meta, paso a paso, y cómo saber cuáles funcionan sin ver su gasto.
Read moreMagicBrief Alternatives After the Shutdown (2026)
MagicBrief shut down on July 31, 2026 and Canva Grow is a different product. Here are the alternatives for competitor ad research, sorted by job, with prices.
Read moreBest Ad Spy Tools in 2026, Compared on Price and Platforms
The best ad spy tools in 2026 compared on price, platforms, free tier and ChatGPT or Claude access, from Proxy and Foreplay to AdSpy, Minea and Pipiads.
Read moreAdSpy Alternatives for Dropshippers and Media Buyers (2026)
The best AdSpy alternatives for dropshippers, affiliates and ecommerce media buyers, compared on price, platforms, free tiers and AI assistant access.
Read moreProxy vs Foreplay: live ad research or a saved swipe file
Proxy vs Foreplay compared on data source, platforms, MCP access, boards, transcripts and price. Foreplay wins on swipe files; Proxy wins on live, free research.
Read moreBest Ad Library MCP Servers in 2026, Compared
The best ad library MCP servers in 2026 compared on platforms, setup, API keys and price, so ChatGPT or Claude can read competitor ads. Free options included.
Read moreHow to See Competitor Ads in ChatGPT and Claude (2026)
ChatGPT and Claude can't see live ads on their own. Connect a free ad library MCP like Proxy and they pull any brand's Meta, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok ads.
Read moreForeplay Alternatives for Competitor Ad Research (2026)
Foreplay alternatives compared by job: free ad libraries, AI-assistant research with Proxy, ecommerce spy tools and creative suites, with prices and trade-offs.
Read moreWhich AI Ad Generator Offers the Best Competitor Analysis?
Which AI ad generator offers the best competitor analysis? Honestly none alone, so pair a generator with a tool like Proxy to read rivals' live ads.
Read moreHow to Monitor Competitor Ads and Promotions Weekly (2026)
Monitor competitor ads weekly with a free cadence across the public ad libraries, a simple change log, and an agency playbook for running it across clients.
Read moreHow to See Competitors' Google Ads Keywords (Free & Paid)
You can't see competitors' Google Ads keywords exactly, but you can get close. Here are the real estimator tools, free Google signals, and the fastest AI way.
Read moreGoogle Ads Competitor Analysis with Auction Insights
Do competitor analysis in Google Ads the free-first way: read Auction Insights right, pull rivals' live ads, and see why spend numbers are only estimates.
Read moreHow to Spy on Competitors Ads: Free 2026 Guide
Want a competitor's live ads across Meta, Google, and LinkedIn free? Here's the manual method, what the libraries can't show, and a faster way to spy.
Read moreHow to Check Competitors' Google Ads (Free and Fast)
The fastest way to check competitors' Google ads free is the Google Ads Transparency Center. See any rival's live ads in minutes, plus an even faster way.
Read moreHow to See Competitors Facebook Ads: 6 Steps (Free)
See competitors' Facebook ads free in the Meta Ad Library in 6 steps. Then a faster way to pull the live ads and hook breakdown inside your AI chat.
Read moreHow to Spy on Competitors' Google Display Ads (Free)
Spy on competitors' Google display ads free in the Ads Transparency Center. See what it can't show you, then pull the creatives faster in your AI chat.
Read moreHow to See Competitors’ LinkedIn Ads (Free, No Login)
See competitors' LinkedIn ads free in the LinkedIn Ad Library, no login. Here's the method, what it hides (spend, targeting), and a faster way to check.
Read moreHow to See Competitors’ YouTube Ads (Free, 5 Steps)
Competitor YouTube ads live in the free Google Ads Transparency Center. Find any brand's in 5 steps, plus a faster way to read every video ad in minutes.
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