# Ad summary
This ad for Made In cookware features Janai Martinez, Sr. Director Commercial Sales, who explains why restaurants use Made In cookware. She explains that restaurants don't buy nice pans just because they like nice things, but because they are done wasting money. She uses the example of a high-volume steakhouse in Boston that purchased 100 stainless clad fry pans seven years ago and has only needed to replace 10 since then. She explains that before switching to Made In, they were using less durable single-ply pans and having to replace around 50 every single year. She states that restaurants have to be incredibly efficient with every dollar they spend, and most restaurants anticipate having to replace their pans about every six months. She explains that with Made In, they're experiencing better durability, better performance, and more consistency. She says that whether you're a restaurant or a hotel, repurchasing pans every six months, or a home cook repurchasing pans every year, it's expensive to buy cheap cookware. She ends with the phrase, "Buy cheap, buy twice."
# Brand positioning
Made In cookware is presented as a high-quality, durable, and cost-effective solution for both professional kitchens and home cooks. The brand positions itself as a smart investment, emphasizing long-term savings over the short-term appeal of cheaper alternatives. By highlighting the experience of a high-volume steakhouse, Made In aligns with values of efficiency, consistency, and performance under pressure. The brand pushes against the norm of frequent cookware replacement, suggesting that its products are built to last and withstand the rigors of daily use. The brand positioning is both functional, focusing on durability and performance, and emotional, appealing to the desire for smart financial decisions and reliable kitchen tools.
# Product
The featured product is Made In stainless clad fry pans, designed for both professional and home use. The pans are constructed with 5-ply stainless steel, offering superior heat control, durability, performance, and consistency. The ad highlights that a high-volume steakhouse in Boston purchased 100 of these pans seven years ago and has only needed to replace 10 since then. This demonstrates the pans' ability to withstand heavy use and frequent cleaning. The ad addresses the purchase barrier of higher upfront cost by emphasizing the long-term savings due to the pans' durability, contrasting them with less durable single-ply pans that need to be replaced frequently. The ad tells the viewer that Made In pans are worth trying or buying because they are a smart investment that will save money in the long run.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, commercial aesthetic with a mix of professional kitchen shots and direct-to-camera segments. The editing style combines quick cuts of cooking scenes with static shots of Janai Martinez speaking. The production quality is high-end, with clear lighting and sharp focus. The pacing is moderate, with cuts timed to the voiceover. The visual motif is the stainless steel cookware, which is prominently featured throughout the ad.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:05 Restaurants don't buy nice pans just because they like nice things. They buy them because they're done wasting money.
Text overlay: 00:00–00:05 The real reason restaurants use Made In Cookware
Visual: 00:00–00:01 A close-up shot of a stack of stainless steel pans with silver handles. A hand reaches in and grabs one of the pans. The background is a commercial kitchen. / 00:01–00:02 A medium shot of a stainless steel pan on a gas stovetop with blue flames. A hand stirs the contents of the pan with a silver spoon. The contents of the pan are not visible. / 00:02–00:03 A close-up shot of two pieces of raw steak in a stainless steel pan on a gas stovetop. The steaks are seasoned with salt and pepper. The background is a commercial kitchen. / 00:03–00:04 A medium shot of a man in a white chef's coat walking past a stack of stainless steel pans in a commercial kitchen. The pans are stacked on a metal shelf. The background is a commercial kitchen. / 00:04–00:05 A close-up shot of a hand sprinkling fresh herbs over a dish in a stainless steel pan. The dish contains corn, squash, and other vegetables. The background is a commercial kitchen.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The pain point is the frequent replacement of less durable cookware, which is costly and inefficient for both professional kitchens and home cooks. "Before switching to Made In, they were using less durable single ply pans and having to replace around 50 every single year."
# Value propositions
- Long-term cost savings due to durability
- Smart investment for both professional and home cooks
# Benefits
- Superior heat control
- Better durability
- Better performance
- More consistency
# Features
- 5-ply stainless steel construction
# Call to action
Upgrade your cookware now
# Social proof
- "Seven years ago, they purchased 100 stainless clad fry pans, and since then, they've only needed to replace 10."
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The entire ad is told from the brand's perspective, with Janai Martinez, Sr. Director Commercial Sales, speaking directly to the camera and providing information about the product.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:05 00:00–00:05 The ad opens with shots of food being cooked in a commercial kitchen, interspersed with a shot of Janai Martinez, Sr. Director Commercial Sales, who introduces the topic of why restaurants use Made In cookware.
- 00:05–00:05 00:05–00:05 The perspective shifts to Janai Martinez, who is speaking directly to the camera. She explains that restaurants don't buy nice pans just because they like nice things, but because they are done wasting money. This sets up the core message of the ad: Made In cookware is a smart investment.
- 00:06–00:16 00:06–00:16 The ad transitions back to shots of food being cooked in a commercial kitchen, interspersed with text overlays that provide data points. Janai Martinez uses the example of a high-volume steakhouse in Boston that purchased 100 stainless clad fry pans seven years ago and has only needed to replace 10 since then. This provides social proof and demonstrates the durability of Made In cookware.
- 00:16–00:24 00:16–00:24 The ad cuts to a hand writing on a whiteboard, comparing single-ply pans to Made In pans. Janai Martinez explains that before switching to Made In, the steakhouse was using less durable single-ply pans and having to replace around 50 every single year. This highlights the cost savings of using Made In cookware.
- 00:24–00:33 00:24–00:33 The perspective shifts back to Janai Martinez, who is speaking directly to the camera. She states that restaurants have to be incredibly efficient with every dollar they spend, and most restaurants anticipate having to replace their pans about every six months. This reinforces the message that Made In cookware is a smart investment.
- 00:33–00:41 00:33–00:41 The ad cuts back to the hand writing on the whiteboard, comparing single-ply pans to Made In pans. Janai Martinez explains that with Made In, they're experiencing better durability, better performance, and more consistency. This highlights the benefits of using Made In cookware.
- 00:41–00:52 00:41–00:52 The perspective shifts back to Janai Martinez, who is speaking directly to the camera. She says that whether you're a restaurant or a hotel, repurchasing pans every six months, or a home cook repurchasing pans every year, it's expensive to buy cheap cookware. This broadens the appeal of Made In cookware to both professional and home cooks.
- 00:52–01:00 00:52–01:00 Janai Martinez ends with the phrase, "Buy cheap, buy twice." She states that there are a thousand things to think about when you're opening a restaurant, and cookware shouldn't be one of them. She says to buy it once, use it for life.
- 01:00–01:06 01:00–01:06 The ad cuts to a close-up of Made In cookware, then back to Janai Martinez, who encourages viewers to upgrade their cookware now and to look for Made In in their favorite restaurant and hotel kitchens. This reinforces the brand's association with high-quality professional kitchens.
- 01:06–01:09 01:06–01:09 The ad ends with the Made In logo.