Refreshed Nov 12, 2026

The hooks, angles and offers behind Shutterfly’s Facebook and Instagram ads, filed by format and niche.

Live on Meta nowOn Shutterfly’s Meta page
625
Median runHow long its ads stay up
21 days
Against Consumer GoodsNiche median 18 days
1.2×

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  • “100 FREE Photo Prints”

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    Running since Oct 2026.

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A collage of several holiday greeting cards is scattered across a deep red background. Each card features a family photo in the center, with the words 'HAPPY HOLIDAYS' printed in various metallic foil finishes. Below the cards, the text 'New foil colors!' appears above three small circles representing red, gold, and silver foil options.
Active · 32 days
A woman writes a date on a piece of paper and places it inside a silver picture frame. She then places the frame on a shelf next to a bust. The scene cuts to the woman standing in a room, revealing she is pregnant, as her partner and child join her to celebrate while holding an ultrasound scan.
Active · 32 daysVideo
A bright red background features several examples of personalized holiday photo cards arranged in a grid-like layout. Large white text at the top announces a discount on the cards, followed by a promotional code. Decorative holiday ornaments and red ribbons are placed in the corners to frame the product examples.
Active · 32 days
A collage of several holiday greeting cards is scattered across a deep red background. Each card features a family photo with printed text in various metallic foil colors like gold, silver, and red. At the bottom, a simple text line announces the new foil options, accompanied by three small colored circles representing the available shades.
Active · 32 days
A soft pink wedding thank-you card is shown centered against a white background. The card features a metallic copper-colored botanical illustration of palm leaves running down the left side. The names 'susana & pedro' are printed in a small, elegant font above the words 'THANK YOU' in a larger, matching copper-colored serif typeface.
Active · 32 days
A high-angle shot shows a white scalloped bowl filled with various printed photographs on a wooden table. Next to the bowl is a festive holiday arrangement of pine branches, berries, and a pinecone. Large white text is overlaid on the upper left side of the image, announcing a promotional offer for free prints.
Active · 32 days
A man decorates his living room wall with three large, vintage-style circus posters. He unboxes the metal prints, attaches mounting hardware, and uses a laser level to hang them in a row above his sofa. The video shows the finished gallery wall, which complements his home theater setup.
Active · 32 daysVideo
A bright red background features several examples of personalized holiday photo cards arranged in a grid. Two Christmas ornaments and a ribbon are placed in the corners to add a festive touch. Large white text at the top announces a significant discount on the cards.
Active · 32 days
A vertical wedding program card printed on textured, light brown paper. The design features elegant white calligraphy for the title and clean, centered serif typography for the event details and timeline. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and rustic, showcasing a sample layout for a wedding ceremony.
Active · 32 days
A woman shares her family's tradition of sending holiday cards, showing her fireplace mantel decorated with past cards and her family posing for a photo shoot. She then demonstrates the ease of using the Shutterfly app to design and order personalized holiday cards. The video concludes with her receiving a package of the finished cards.
Active · 32 daysVideo
A high-angle, warm-toned photograph shows a white, scalloped ceramic bowl filled with a stack of printed photographs on a wooden table. Next to the bowl sits a small, festive holiday arrangement of pine branches, red berries, and a pinecone. Large, elegant white text is overlaid on the upper left side of the image, announcing a free offer for photo prints.
Active · 30 days
A square, white photo book cover features a centered photograph of a young girl wearing Minnie Mouse ears. Above the photo is a gold-outlined Mickey Mouse icon with the letter H inside, and below the photo is the text 'OUR ADVENTURES' followed by 'Harper Family Vacation'. The design is clean and minimalist, with small gold star accents scattered across the white background.
Active · 24 days
A dark green background features a central holiday card showing a dog and two toddlers in a bathtub. Surrounding the card are snowflake-shaped cookies and a dark green ribbon. The text above the card suggests using photos to create holiday cards.
Active · 18 days
A clean, minimalist advertisement featuring a stack of physical photo prints against a solid cream background. The top photo shows a couple walking away from the camera in formal attire. Bold, centered text at the top announces a promotional offer for free prints.
Active · 18 days
A clean, light-beige background features a stack of physical photo prints centered in the lower half. The top print shows a couple walking away from the camera in a city setting. Large, bold, dark text at the top announces the offer, followed by a discount code and a shipping disclaimer.
Active · 17 days
A woman speaks directly to the camera in a kitchen, explaining her strategy to influence her husband's targeted ads by searching for specific items. She lists various products she wants him to see ads for, such as custom pillows and photo books. The video concludes with her opening her front door to find a stack of packages from the brand, showing that her plan worked.
Active · 10 daysVideo
A woman is shown in a warm, sunlit home, creating personalized photo books and holiday cards. She is seen arranging photos, writing on cards, and smiling while looking through the finished products. The video features a montage of candid family photos and artistic layouts, emphasizing a personal and creative approach to holiday memories.
Active · 8 daysVideo
A woman sits on the floor in her home, talking to the camera about her experience using Shutterfly to create personalized holiday cards and photo books. She holds up various examples of her custom-designed cards and books, demonstrating the ease of the customization process. The video features a mix of her talking directly to the camera and screen recordings of the Shutterfly app interface.
Active · 7 daysVideo
A flatlay photograph shows a personalized holiday card featuring a wedding photo, placed on a silver tray against a snowy white background. A fountain pen lies next to the card, which is accompanied by a plaid-patterned envelope liner. A circular red stamp with a Christmas tree icon and the text 'NEW DESIGNS' is positioned to the left of the tray.
Active · 4 days
A flatlay photograph shows a collection of wedding stationery including invitations, programs, and RSVP cards arranged on a dark green surface. A pink peony and a small ring box are placed among the cards. Large white text at the top announces a discount on the stationery.
Active · 4 days

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How Shutterfly advertises on Facebook and Instagram

The library holds 24 ads from Shutterfly in Consumer Goods, and 625 running on its Meta pages now. Its most common visual formats are Offer-First Banner (8 ads), UGC Selfie (7) and Product Image (6). Its ads most often open on Offer only (8 ads), Relatability (5) and Aspirational (2) hooks. Its ads stay up a median 21 days, 1.2× the Consumer Goods median of 18 days.