What is the Case Study ad format?

You're showing real numbers and real results from real customers — think before/after metrics, percentage improvements, or chart snapshots that prove your product works. It's heavier than a testimonial because it leans on data, not just emotion, which makes it perfect for skeptical audiences who won't buy until they see measurable proof. Use it when someone's already interested but needs one last nudge that this isn't marketing fluff.

Medium

Video or Static

Funnel fit

Mid to bottom of funnel

When to use the Case Study format

B2B-adjacent DTC, high-AOV products, supplement or wellness brands with clinical backing, SaaS.

Creative mechanic pairings

Formats and mechanics work together — format defines the vessel, mechanic defines the cognitive move inside it. The Case Study format pairs naturally with:

Proof StackReframeData reframes skepticism

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Top brands running the Case Study format

Ranked by unique ads tagged Case Study in Motion's dataset.

Formats often paired with Case Study

When Case Study appears on a creative in Motion's dataset, these formats show up alongside it most often. Share reflects co-occurrence frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Case Study ad format?

A data-driven narrative about one or more customer outcomes, supported by metrics, charts, graphs, or measurable proof points.

Is Case Study a video or static format?

Case Study is a video or static format.

When should I use the Case Study format?

B2B-adjacent DTC, high-AOV products, supplement or wellness brands with clinical backing, SaaS

Where does Case Study fit in the paid social funnel?

MOF–BOF — speaks to audiences deep in consideration who need evidence before converting

What creative mechanics pair with Case Study?

The Case Study format pairs with Proof Stack and Reframe and Data reframes skepticism.