A short ad is a type of advertisement that is brief and to the point. It typically consists of a few words or a short phrase that conveys a message about a product or service. Two common types of short ads are promos and blurbs. A PROMO is a type of advertisement that promotes a product or service, often with a catchy phrase or slogan. A BLURB is a short description of a product or service that is used to entice potential customers.