# Ad summary
This dynamic short-form video features Hannah, co-founder and CEO of Clevr, passionately presenting Clevr SuperLattes as the ultimate solution for modern life's energy, stress, and sleep challenges. Through a split-screen format blending direct-to-camera address with engaging product demonstrations and relatable lifestyle vignettes, she highlights the lattes' science-backed functional benefits, "clinical doses" of ingredients, all-in-one "just add water" convenience, and "absurdly delicious" taste. Hannah transparently critiques competitors' "fairy dust blends" and complicated preparations, emphasizing Clevr's commitment to quality sourcing and thorough formulation. The ad reinforces credibility with displays of numerous 5-star customer reviews and mentions of media features, concluding with a clear call to action to try Clevr's range of super creamy blends.
# Brand positioning
Clevr positions itself as a premium wellness brand that offers convenient, delicious, and functionally superior at-home lattes. It aims to occupy the mind space of consumers seeking a health-conscious alternative to traditional coffee or complicated health drinks. The brand promotes values of scientific backing, ingredient quality (organic, regenerative), taste excellence, and practical convenience for a busy, modern lifestyle. It pushes against category norms of bland or ineffective health drinks and complex preparation routines. The brand positioning is a blend of functional (science-backed benefits, ease of use) and emotional (solving modern life struggles, elevating daily routine with deliciousness). It implies a discerning customer who values both efficacy and experience.
# Product
The products are Clevr "SuperLattes," which are at-home, barista-style lattes designed to provide functional benefits. They are for individuals who want convenient, healthy, and delicious beverages to help with energy, stress, and sleep. How it works: The lattes are all-in-one powders that already contain oat milk and coconut cream, requiring only the addition of water for preparation. Explicitly stated details/USPs: "Help with energy, stress, and sleep"; "Actually have functional benefits that are science-backed"; Uses "clinical doses" of key functional ingredients in "amounts that are actually researched and proven to work"; All-in-one formulation: "Oat milk and coconut cream already mixed into the powder"; "You literally just add water"; "Absurdly delicious" taste was the goal, which they "nailed"; "Super creamy blends" like "Honey Pistachio Matcha," "Matcha," "Chai," "Mocha," and "Sleeptime"; "Without loading them with sugar or with chemicals"; Ingredients are sourced "from organic and regenerative farms around the world." Use occasions: Daily consumption as an alternative to Starbucks lattes or other mushroom coffees, especially for those with limited time in the morning ("not for Instagram where you have 20 minutes in the morning to make a 10-step drink routine"). Purchase barriers addressed: Taste (deliciousness), efficacy (science-backed), convenience (all-in-one, just add water), and ingredient quality (organic, no sugar/chemicals).
# Visual style
The ad features a hybrid visual style, blending polished, clean product shots and stock footage with the more authentic, direct-to-camera address by the founder, typical of UGC or influencer content. The editing rhythm is quick, with frequent cuts (average 1-2 seconds per shot), especially during product demonstrations and when listing problems or ingredients, maintaining a dynamic and engaging pace. Product shots are clean, brightly lit, and often feature aesthetically pleasing compositions. The founder's segments are natural-lit, a bit warmer, and less formal, reinforcing authenticity. There's a clear audio-visual sync, where visual cues (like different latte preparations or hands sprinkling powder) directly illustrate the spoken points. The pacing is consistently fast throughout, keeping the viewer's attention.
# Hooks
Spoken: HELLO I AM Hannah, co-founder and CEO of Clevr.
Text overlay: HELLO I AM / CO-FOUNDER AND / CEO OF CLEVR.
Visual: Split screen. Top: Aerial shot of a young adult female, appearing white, with dark hair tied back, wearing a light blue bikini, actively surfing a large wave in deep blue ocean water. The wave is breaking with white foam. Bottom: Medium shot of a white female (Hannah), mid-30s, with long curly blonde hair, wearing a denim shirt, standing in a bright kitchen with white cabinets and a fruit basket in the background. She is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile and open expression. Camera framing is selfie-style/direct address. / Split screen. Top: Similar to previous, but the camera shakes slightly, simulating a handheld perspective, as if moving quickly. The surfer is less central. Bottom: Hannah is still speaking, looking directly at the camera. / Split screen. Top: The camera is slightly closer to the surfer, still on the wave. Bottom: Hannah is still speaking, gesturing with her hands.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The central pain point is "the shit that's hard about modern life," explicitly defined as difficulties with "Staying awake all day and functional, sleeping well at night, and having low enough cortisol that you can function like a real human being." The ad also highlights the pain points of competitor products, noting that "a lot of mushroom coffees use this fairy dust blend, which means you're getting a tiny sprinkling of functional ingredients just so it can go on the label" and "most brands make it a whole palaver. Get out the blender, add the milk, hope you got the ratios right for it to actually taste good."
# Value propositions
- at-home barista-style lattes that help with energy, stress, and sleep
- actually have functional benefits that are science-backed
- use clinical doses... that are actually researched and proven to work
- Our SuperLattes are all in one. So they have oat milk and coconut cream already mixed into the powder, so you literally just add water
- I built this for real life, not for Instagram, where you have 20 minutes in the morning to make a 10-step drink routine
- refused to launch something that tasted good 'enough' for a health drink. It had to be something you genuinely crave
- keep stacking up 5-star reviews without loading them with sugar or with chemicals
- source our ingredients from organic and regenerative farms around the world
# Benefits
- help with energy
- help with stress
- help with sleep
- staying awake all day and functional
- sleeping well at night
- having low enough cortisol that you can function like a real human being
- absurdly delicious" taste
- genuinely crave
- you're not going to drink it" (if it doesn't taste good)
# Features
- at-home barista-style lattes
- functional benefits
- science-backed
- clinical doses of our key functionals
- amounts that are actually researched and proven to work
- all in one
- oat milk and coconut cream already mixed into the powder
- literally just add water
- super creamy blends
- Honey Pistachio Matcha
- Matcha
- Chai
- Mocha
- Sleeptime
- without loading them with sugar or with chemicals
- Ingredients sourced from organic and regenerative farms around the world
# Call to action
I'd love for you to try us out.Shop clevrclevrblends.com
# Social proof
- keep stacking up 5-star reviews
- We've been on The New York Times, Forbes, and Well + Good.
- we have over 16,000 5-star reviews, and we keep selling out.
- The best! (customer review text)
- 5 Stars (customer review text)
- Simply Yummy (customer review text)
- Refreshing and satisfying (customer review text)
- Love it!!! (customer review text)
- Delicious flavor! (customer review text)
- Does not disappoint! (customer review text)
- My new favorite drink (customer review text)
- Amazingly delicious! (customer review text)
- Taste great (customer review text)
- Best matcha (customer review text)
- My neighbor Meghan (yes, that one) introduced me to this woman-led wellness brand. Not a day goes by without me sipping on the matcha latte from the kit, which includes 20 servings of matcha latte mix and a little frother. You can add the mix to smoothies for a flavor boost, too. (customer review text overlay)
- Super Good Matcha Sets the bar for matcha experiences. Absolutely love the rich flavors. Chefs kiss! (customer review text overlay)
- Matcha Pistachio Latte It is so good. One of my favorites (customer review text overlay)
- 5 Star So yummy!! No need to add anything else!! (customer review text overlay)
# Point of view
- Brand 95% – The CEO and co-founder speaks directly to the camera, explaining the product, its benefits, differentiating factors, and the brand's values, along with visual demonstrations of product preparation and packaging.
- External source 5% – Customer reviews and mentions of media appearances (The New York Times, Forbes, Well + Good) are shown to provide third-party validation.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 The video starts with a split screen. On the top, a person surfs on a large wave, conveying an active, aspirational lifestyle. On the bottom, Hannah, the CEO of Clevr, introduces herself, establishing her as the brand's authentic voice and face. This immediately creates a personal connection and sets a confident, friendly tone.
- 00:01–00:03 Hannah continues her introduction, stating her role as co-founder and CEO of Clevr. This reinforces her authority and personal investment in the brand, building trust. The framing shifts slightly, enhancing the direct address.
- 00:03–00:04 Hannah holds up a pink Clevr latte package while enthusiastically saying the brand name. The brand is visually presented, and her excitement signals passion and pride in the product.
- 00:04–00:07 The top screen shows a close-up of a beautifully frothed, sprinkled latte. Hannah states that Clevr makes "at-home barista-style lattes." This beat introduces the core product visually and verbally, emphasizing quality and convenience. The visual appeal supports the "barista-style" claim.
- 00:07–00:09 The top screen transitions to showing a vibrant yellow latte being poured into a glass, followed by a green latte with a cherry. Hannah explains that the lattes "help with energy, stress, and sleep." The visual variety of lattes highlights different flavors, while the spoken benefits address common wellness needs, setting the stage for problem/solution.
- 00:09–00:11 The top screen shows a close-up of a frothy, light brown latte. Hannah compares them to "your favorite Starbucks lattes," but clarifies that Clevr lattes "actually have functional benefits." This comparison positions Clevr as a superior, health-conscious alternative to a popular, less functional indulgence.
- 00:11–00:15 The top screen displays various lattes being prepared (chocolate-colored powder mixed with milk, a latte being stirred, a heart-shaped topping on a latte). Hannah emphasizes that the functional benefits are "science-backed" and help with "the shit that's hard about modern life." This strengthens the product's credibility and directly relates it to relatable daily struggles, building empathy.
- 00:15–00:20 The top screen quickly cuts between visuals of people working in an office, sleeping in bed, and collaborating with sticky notes on a board. Hannah elaborates on "the shit that's hard about modern life," listing "staying awake all day and functional, sleeping well at night, and having low enough cortisol that you can function like a real human being." These visuals and spoken lines paint a clear picture of the modern challenges Clevr aims to alleviate, making the benefits tangible and relevant.
- 00:20–00:22 Hannah transitions from the problem to the solution, stating, "So I get asked all the time, what makes Clevr different from other mushroom coffee brands?" This sets up a direct comparison and addresses a potential consumer question, indicating transparency.
- 00:22–00:27 Hannah holds up a green Clevr package. A graphic of a Lion's Mane mushroom appears. She claims, "Honestly, I wish we could say we're all doing the same thing, but we're not," followed by an emoji. This beat distinguishes Clevr from competitors by implying superior quality without explicitly naming others, creating intrigue and establishing a competitive edge.
- 00:27–00:30 Hannah leans in conspiratorially, saying, "To spill the tea a little bit, a lot of mushroom coffees use this fairy dust blend." This playful, intimate tone invites the viewer into an "insider" secret, highlighting a perceived flaw in competitors.
- 00:30–00:36 The top screen shows a hand sprinkling a tiny amount of powder, then a close-up of tiny particles falling. Hannah explains that "fairy dust blend" means "you're getting a tiny sprinkling of functional ingredients just so it can go on the label." This visual and verbal explanation exposes a deceptive practice by competitors, making Clevr's commitment to efficacy more impactful.
- 00:36–00:41 Hannah returns to emphasizing Clevr's quality, stating, "We use clinical doses of our key functionals, or amounts that are actually researched and proven to work." This directly contrasts with the "fairy dust" claim, reinforcing Clevr's scientific backing and effective dosages.
- 00:41–00:43 Hannah raises her hand as if making a point, saying, "Secondly, most brands make it a whole palaver." This transitions to another pain point: the complicated preparation of other products.
- 00:43–00:45 The top screen shows milk being poured into a frothy brown drink. Hannah lists the complex steps: "get out the blender, add the milk." This visually demonstrates and verbally describes the inconvenience of competitor products.
- 00:45–00:48 The top screen shows coffee being poured into a minimalist mug, followed by a barista preparing a drink. Hannah continues, "hope you got the ratios right for it to actually taste good." This highlights the difficulty and potential for failure with other products, emphasizing Clevr's ease of use and guaranteed taste.
- 00:48–00:51 The top screen shows a frothy brown drink being stirred, followed by a pour of a creamy drink into a mug. Hannah proudly states, "Our SuperLattes are all in one. So they have oat milk and coconut cream already mixed into the powder." This directly presents Clevr's simple, all-in-one solution, contrasting it with the previous pain points.
- 00:51–00:57 The top screen shows water being poured into the powder and then being frothed, creating a smooth, creamy texture. Hannah confirms, "so you literally just add water. Because I built this for real life, not for Instagram, where you have 20 minutes in the morning to make a 10-step drink routine." This powerfully positions Clevr as practical and time-saving for busy individuals, directly addressing the "modern life" struggles mentioned earlier.
- 00:57–00:59 The top screen shows the finished creamy latte being poured into a mug and then a close-up of its frothed top. Hannah reiterates the convenience and implied speed of preparation.
- 00:59–01:01 Hannah states, "And most importantly, taste." This shifts focus to a critical aspect of consumer enjoyment, setting up the next point about flavor.
- 01:01–01:05 The top screen shows Hannah writing on paper, then checking her reflection in a mirror (possibly tasting product), then a person setting up a product photoshoot. Hannah reveals, "I spent a full year on our formulations because I refused to launch something that tasted good 'enough' for a health drink." This emphasizes the brand's dedication to exceptional taste and commitment to quality, elevating it beyond typical "health" products.
- 01:05–01:09 The top screen shows Hannah holding and sniffing a green latte, then taking a sip with an expressive reaction. She continues, "It had to be something you genuinely crave or you're not going to drink it." Her personal demonstration of enjoyment and the "craving" factor underscore the deliciousness, making the product highly desirable.
- 01:09–01:11 Hannah, back in her kitchen, declares, "Absurdly delicious was the goal and honestly? We nailed it." This confident statement reinforces the success of their taste efforts and her personal satisfaction.
- 01:11–01:16 The top screen shows various Clevr latte packages (purple "London Fog," green "Matcha," brown "Coffee," dark blue "Sleeptime") being placed and rotated. Hannah lists different "super creamy blends," naming flavors like "Honey Pistachio Matcha," "Chai," and "Mocha." This visually showcases the product range and variety, appealing to diverse taste preferences.
- 01:16–01:19 The bottom screen shows Hannah, while the top screen rapidly displays multiple 5-star customer reviews popping up. Hannah states, "that keep stacking up 5-star reviews without loading them with sugar or with chemicals." This provides strong social proof and reinforces the product's healthy formulation.
- 01:19–01:22 The top screen shows a close-up of a person in a lab coat and blue gloves writing on a clipboard. Hannah explains, "We've run our own clinical trials to prove out the benefits of our product." This further boosts credibility by highlighting scientific rigor and internal validation.
- 01:22–01:27 The top screen shows hands sifting through soil, then planting seedlings, and finally an aerial shot of lush green foliage. Hannah states, "We source our ingredients from organic and regenerative farms around the world, like Diaspora Co." This emphasizes the brand's commitment to ethical and sustainable ingredient sourcing, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
- 01:27–01:29 Hannah mentions, "We've been on Oprah, we've been on things like The New York Times, Forbes, and Well + Good." (Not Oprah, this is incorrect from my internal thinking - correcting from video).
- 01:29–01:32 The top screen shows a "Clevr SuperLatte Starter Kit" with confetti falling, followed by screenshots of glowing 5-star customer reviews on a website. Hannah continues, "16,000 5-star reviews, and we keep selling out." This is a powerful combination of external validation (media, 5-star reviews) and scarcity (selling out), driving desirability and urgency.
- 01:32–01:38 Hannah states, "And I'm not saying this to brag, I'm saying this because you deserve to know the difference between easy marketing and the reality of running a small business." This connects with the audience on a personal level, portraying the brand as authentic and transparent, not just driven by marketing hype. It also subtly discredits competitors by implying they use "easy marketing."
- 01:38–01:42 Hannah expresses, "I'm super proud of what we've built with Clevr, and I'd love for you to try us out." This is a direct, heartfelt call to action, delivered with personal conviction and pride.
- 01:42–01:45 The top screen shows a frothing green latte, then a stylized green latte with flower petals falling. Text overlays "Shop clevr clevrblends.com" appear. This is a final, clear call to action with visual appeal and brand identity.