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DTC and e-commerce ads: 718 real examples

The ads fast-growing DTC and e-commerce companies keep paying to run, ranked by run-time, each broken down: why it works and how to adapt it.

  • 718 ads from 36 fast-growing e-commerce companies: 714 on Meta, 4 on LinkedIn.
  • Longest-running: 1,286 days and still live (MEDICUBE US). Run-time is the receipt: an ad that keeps running is an ad that converts.
  • Top hook: curiosity (302 ads) · dominant format: product shot (236) · most from Quince (25), Topicals (25), Chomps (25).

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MEDICUBE US1,286 days
why it worksProduct demonstration of efficacy combined with a direct application visual and a discount offer to drive immediate purchases for those seeking brightening solutions.adapt itCreate a simple, visual experiment that clearly demonstrates the core function or benefit of your product. Use contrasting colors or states to make the transformation obvious and impactful within a few seconds.

why it worksProduct demonstration of efficacy combined with a direct application visual and a discount offer to drive immediate purchases for those seeking brightening solutions.

adapt itCreate a simple, visual experiment that clearly demonstrates the core function or benefit of your product. Use contrasting colors or states to make the transformation obvious and impactful within a few seconds.

proven winnermetaproduct-demoproblem-agitation
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 US1,230 days
why it worksA UGC testimonial demonstrating a before-and-after transformation using a specific product to build trust and drive product consideration.adapt itStart your video by clearly stating and visually showing the common pain points your product addresses, using direct language that resonates with your target audience.

why it worksA UGC testimonial demonstrating a before-and-after transformation using a specific product to build trust and drive product consideration.

adapt itStart your video by clearly stating and visually showing the common pain points your product addresses, using direct language that resonates with your target audience.

proven winnermetaugc-talking-headproblem-agitation
MEDICUBE US ad creative
MEDICUBE US1,202 days
why it worksProblem-solution framework using an infographic to educate on skin concerns and position the product as the direct remedy, aiming to drive product consideration.adapt itStart your creative with a direct question that highlights a common pain point your product solves, using clear, bold text to ensure it's the first thing seen.

why it worksProblem-solution framework using an infographic to educate on skin concerns and position the product as the direct remedy, aiming to drive product consideration.

adapt itStart your creative with a direct question that highlights a common pain point your product solves, using clear, bold text to ensure it's the first thing seen.

proven winnermetainfographicproblem-agitation
MEDICUBE US ad creative
MEDICUBE US1,116 days
why it worksProblem-solution framing with product demonstration and benefit-driven claims to attract and inform potential customers about a new product format.adapt itStart your ad by explicitly stating a common problem your target audience faces, then immediately introduce your product as the direct, easy-to-use solution.

why it worksProblem-solution framing with product demonstration and benefit-driven claims to attract and inform potential customers about a new product format.

adapt itStart your ad by explicitly stating a common problem your target audience faces, then immediately introduce your product as the direct, easy-to-use solution.

proven winnermetaproduct-shotproblem-agitation

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