Turn your newsletter into a little AI-made shop front.
Make an AI "Substack stand" Reel: 71K views
A cute, physical-looking version of a digital thing is easy to share.
Figures as shared by the creator · source
From @annanoellerinke on Instagram · Oct 2026
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The workflow
Where & with what
What they did
- 1The moveAnna Noelle Rinke used AI to make a video of her own little "Substack stand", a newsstand-style booth for her newsletter, and asked viewers to comment a keyword for the instructions.
- 2Step 2Pick a physical metaphor for your digital product
- 3Step 3Generate the scene with an AI image or video tool
- 4ResultThe Reel shows 71,581 views, 6,131 likes and 7,302 comments (Instagram, Oct 18, 2026).
Quick answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Yes. Meta may add an "AI info" label to AI-generated media; disclose paid partnerships. Source.
Try it yourself
Create a photorealistic short video of a cosy newsstand booth called "[newsletter name]" on a sunny street, with a hand-painted sign, stacks of mini magazines with my cover art, and a person walking up to pick one.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
Results: Most comments come from the comment-a-keyword prompt.
Worth knowing: Comment-a-keyword prompts boost comments, so judge the post by views.
Source: @annanoellerinke on Instagram · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator or shown on the platform. Updated .
