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Social proof hook ads: 43 real examples

A social proof hook leads with other people's results instead of the brand's promise. These are the social proof ads fast-growing companies keep paying to run, ranked by run-time, each broken down: why it works and how to adapt it.

  • 43 social proof hook ads from 23 fast-growing companies: 30 on Meta, 13 on LinkedIn.
  • Longest-running: 898 days and still live (MEDICUBE US). Run-time is the receipt: an ad that keeps running is an ad that converts.
  • Dominant format: testimonial (17) · most from Photoroom (6), Hiyo (6), Granola (3).

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MEDICUBE US898 days
why it worksThis creative uses a montage of user-generated content (UGC) style testimonials to showcase the product's effectiveness and build trust through social proof, aiming to drive purchases of the Collagen Jelly Cream and Booster-H device.adapt itIntegrate screenshots or text overlays of your strongest customer testimonials, ensuring key benefit phrases are visually emphasized. Use a variety of testimonials that address different pain points or desired outcomes.

why it worksThis creative uses a montage of user-generated content (UGC) style testimonials to showcase the product's effectiveness and build trust through social proof, aiming to drive purchases of the Collagen Jelly Cream and Booster-H device.

adapt itIntegrate screenshots or text overlays of your strongest customer testimonials, ensuring key benefit phrases are visually emphasized. Use a variety of testimonials that address different pain points or desired outcomes.

proven winnermetatext-overlay-montagesocial-proof
Quince ad creative
Quince304 days
why it worksExpress appreciation for nurses and offer a special program to new customers to drive acquisition within this specific demographic.adapt itIdentify your core target demographic and create a headline that directly acknowledges and appreciates their specific role or contribution, making them feel valued before presenting an offer.

why it worksExpress appreciation for nurses and offer a special program to new customers to drive acquisition within this specific demographic.

adapt itIdentify your core target demographic and create a headline that directly acknowledges and appreciates their specific role or contribution, making them feel valued before presenting an offer.

proven winnermetatext-heavysocial-proof
Image Skincare ad creative
Image Skincare231 days
why it worksLeverage third-party validation and a direct testimonial to build trust and highlight product benefits for potential customers.adapt itIf your product has won any awards or received significant recognition, feature the award badge clearly and early in your creative to immediately establish credibility.

why it worksLeverage third-party validation and a direct testimonial to build trust and highlight product benefits for potential customers.

adapt itIf your product has won any awards or received significant recognition, feature the award badge clearly and early in your creative to immediately establish credibility.

proven winnermetaproduct-shotsocial-proof
Mid-Day Squares ad creative
Mid-Day Squares212 days
why it worksLeverage social proof and highlight key nutritional benefits to position the product as a healthy, craving-satisfying snack for active individuals.adapt itInclude a prominent, authentic customer testimonial with a star rating and 'Verified Customer' label in the top left of your static image ads, ensuring the text is easily readable.

why it worksLeverage social proof and highlight key nutritional benefits to position the product as a healthy, craving-satisfying snack for active individuals.

adapt itInclude a prominent, authentic customer testimonial with a star rating and 'Verified Customer' label in the top left of your static image ads, ensuring the text is easily readable.

proven winnermetatext-heavysocial-proof
Mid-Day Squares ad creative
Mid-Day Squares210 days
why it worksLeverage customer social proof and highlight key product benefits to attract health-conscious individuals seeking a satisfying, guilt-free snack.adapt itFeature a prominent, specific, and relatable customer testimonial with a star rating and 'Verified Customer' badge in your ad creative, ensuring it addresses a common pain point your product solves.

why it worksLeverage customer social proof and highlight key product benefits to attract health-conscious individuals seeking a satisfying, guilt-free snack.

adapt itFeature a prominent, specific, and relatable customer testimonial with a star rating and 'Verified Customer' badge in your ad creative, ensuring it addresses a common pain point your product solves.

proven winnermetatestimonialsocial-proof
Suno ad creative
Suno140 days
why it worksLeverage social proof and app store metrics to drive app downloads.adapt itIf your product has strong user reviews and high app store rankings, feature them prominently in your creative. Use exact numbers for reviews and ratings, and highlight category rankings if applicable.

why it worksLeverage social proof and app store metrics to drive app downloads.

adapt itIf your product has strong user reviews and high app store rankings, feature them prominently in your creative. Use exact numbers for reviews and ratings, and highlight category rankings if applicable.

proven winnermetatext-heavysocial-proof

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