# Ad summary
This ad features Stefanie Giesinger in a studio setting, answering interview questions while showcasing different pairs of jeans from Levi's.
# Brand positioning
Levi's is presented as a brand deeply intertwined with self-expression and challenging conventional norms. It empowers its customers to embrace individuality and authenticity. The brand aligns itself with values of feminism, progressive politics, and mental health advocacy, creating a sense of community around those values. Levi's seems to ignore the conventional brand practice of avoiding controversial topics, instead embracing these topics as a way to connect with its audience on a deeper level. The brand positioning is both functional, in terms of providing quality denim, and emotional, in terms of promoting empowerment and social change.
# Product
The advertisement features a variety of Levi's jeans in different styles and washes. Each pair is presented as a tool for self-expression and rule-breaking. The jeans are showcased in an array of washes, from light to dark, and in different styles, including wide leg and skinny jeans. The jeans are for anyone who wants to express themselves and break taboos, as well as those who are politically engaged, feminist, and passionate about mental health. The USPs highlighted are the jeans' ability to empower the wearer, support their personal expression, and facilitate their engagement with important social issues. The ad addresses purchase barriers by promoting the idea that buying Levi's is not just about buying clothing, but about investing in a brand that shares your values.
# Visual style
The ad has a clean and polished aesthetic. It appears to be shot in a studio with controlled lighting and a simple blue backdrop. The editing style is quick-cut, with shots changing frequently to maintain viewer engagement. The production quality seems high, indicating a professional commercial shoot rather than user-generated content. The pacing is quick and consistent, with cuts often timed to the music, enhancing the rhythm and energy of the ad.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:05–00:08 When did you realize you had the influence to make a difference?
Text overlay: 00:05–00:09 When did you realize you had the influence to make a difference?
Visual: 00:05–00:05 The woman is standing in front of a muted blue backdrop wearing a horizontally striped shirt and light-wash jeans. To her left is a clothing rack holding the white jeans. The woman has a small white card in her hands. / 00:05–00:09 The woman reads the card. The text overlay says, "When did you realize you had the influence to make a difference?"
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The ad recognizes the potential disconnect between personal values and consumer choices. The pain point is the frustration of wanting to support brands that align with one's beliefs, particularly around issues like feminism, politics, and mental health.
# Value propositions
- Buying Levi's is not just about buying clothing, but about investing in a brand that shares your values.
# Benefits
- Ability to empower the wearer
- Supports personal expression
- Facilitates engagement with important social issues
# Features
- Levi's jeans in a variety of styles and washes
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- "I was sixteen when I got on a TV show with seventeen, I won it and then because I talked about my disease, I talked about mental health, I talked about struggles, I could see that a lot of young women were talking to me on the same wavelength" – Stefanie Giesinger (Influencer)
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The entire ad is presented from Stefanie's perspective, as she answers questions in a casual, conversational tone.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:05 00:00–00:05 Stefanie holds up a stack of cards and asks a question about realizing her influence.
- 00:05–00:09 00:05–00:09 Stefanie answers the question, describing how she recognized her influence early on.
- 00:09–00:27 00:09–00:27 Stefanie elaborates on her experience, explaining how talking about her disease and mental health allowed her to connect with many young women.
- 00:27–00:31 00:27–00:31 This follows from the previous section, with Stefanie emphasizing that she understood early on the impact of her words.
- 00:36–00:42 00:36–00:42 Stefanie poses another question about breaking a rule that opened a new door.
- 00:42–00:50 00:42–00:50 She answers that it was about breaking taboos, and that she doesn't believe that topics like feminism or politics should be off-limits.
- 00:55–01:01 00:55–01:01 Stefanie asks herself what she is currently manifesting and states that it's being a badass woman.
- 01:06–01:13 01:06–01:13 Stefanie poses a question about what she never leaves home without.
- 01:13–01:17 01:13–01:17 Stefanie responds with her journal, camera, and matcha, receiving a matcha as if on cue.
- 01:17–01:23 01:17–01:23 She enjoys her matcha, claiming it must be in her veins by now.