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Curiosity hook ads: 670 real examples

A curiosity hook opens a loop the viewer needs closed, so the scroll stops. These are the curiosity ads fast-growing companies keep paying to run, ranked by run-time, each broken down: why it works and how to adapt it.

  • 670 curiosity hook ads from 76 fast-growing companies: 431 on Meta, 239 on LinkedIn.
  • Longest-running: 1,245 days and still live (MEDICUBE US). Run-time is the receipt: an ad that keeps running is an ad that converts.
  • Dominant format: text heavy (167) · most from Krea (28), ElevenLabs (21), GoodShip (21).

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MEDICUBE US ad creative
MEDICUBE US1,245 days
why it worksComparison of two skincare methods to position 'Self Bubble Care' as a potentially more effective or cost-efficient alternative for achieving 'glass skin'.adapt itCreate a split image or video comparing your product/method to a more expensive or complex alternative, clearly labeling the cost or effort difference for each side.

why it worksComparison of two skincare methods to position 'Self Bubble Care' as a potentially more effective or cost-efficient alternative for achieving 'glass skin'.

adapt itCreate a split image or video comparing your product/method to a more expensive or complex alternative, clearly labeling the cost or effort difference for each side.

proven winnermetabefore-aftercuriosity
MEDICUBE US ad creative
MEDICUBE US1,232 days
why it worksProduct comparison and differentiation to educate the audience on specific product uses and benefits, aiming to drive informed purchasing decisions for both face and body exfoliation.adapt itFor products with distinct uses, use color-coded or clearly labeled visual cues at the top of the creative to immediately differentiate them and guide the viewer's attention to their specific needs.

why it worksProduct comparison and differentiation to educate the audience on specific product uses and benefits, aiming to drive informed purchasing decisions for both face and body exfoliation.

adapt itFor products with distinct uses, use color-coded or clearly labeled visual cues at the top of the creative to immediately differentiate them and guide the viewer's attention to their specific needs.

proven winnermetainfographiccuriosity
MEDICUBE US1,097 days
why it worksUGC testimonial with visual product demonstration and before-after effect to build trust and drive product adoption for acne-prone skin.adapt itShow your product being used in a relatable, everyday scenario, clearly demonstrating its key benefit (e.g., for a cleaning product, show the 'before' mess and 'after' clean surface).

why it worksUGC testimonial with visual product demonstration and before-after effect to build trust and drive product adoption for acne-prone skin.

adapt itShow your product being used in a relatable, everyday scenario, clearly demonstrating its key benefit (e.g., for a cleaning product, show the 'before' mess and 'after' clean surface).

proven winnermetaugc-product-democuriosity
MEDICUBE US1,069 days
why it worksUGC-style product demonstration and testimonial to build trust and showcase product effectiveness for winter skin concerns, with an added tip for enhanced results.adapt itStart your creative with a direct question or statement that articulates a common pain point your product solves, immediately followed by a visual of the product.

why it worksUGC-style product demonstration and testimonial to build trust and showcase product effectiveness for winter skin concerns, with an added tip for enhanced results.

adapt itStart your creative with a direct question or statement that articulates a common pain point your product solves, immediately followed by a visual of the product.

proven winnermetaugc-product-democuriosity
MEDICUBE US1,069 days
why it worksHighlighting a K-Beauty product's key benefits and ease of use to drive clicks for more information.adapt itImmediately identify your product with a popular, aspirational category or trend that your target audience already trusts, using bold on-screen text.

why it worksHighlighting a K-Beauty product's key benefits and ease of use to drive clicks for more information.

adapt itImmediately identify your product with a popular, aspirational category or trend that your target audience already trusts, using bold on-screen text.

proven winnermetatext-overlay-montagecuriosity
MEDICUBE US ad creative
MEDICUBE US903 days
why it worksProduct comparison and education to help potential customers self-identify with a product and drive consideration.adapt itStart your ad with a direct question that addresses a common pain point or decision your target audience faces, making them feel the ad is speaking directly to them.

why it worksProduct comparison and education to help potential customers self-identify with a product and drive consideration.

adapt itStart your ad with a direct question that addresses a common pain point or decision your target audience faces, making them feel the ad is speaking directly to them.

proven winnermetainfographiccuriosity

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