# Ad summary
A woman shares her experience using Needed collagen protein powder to improve her overall glow and support her hair, skin, nails, joints, and digestive system. She emphasizes that collagen production declines with age and that the product mixes smoothly into coffee, smoothies, and oatmeal because it is tasteless. She urges women in their 30s to start taking collagen.
# Brand positioning
Needed is presented as a health and wellness brand focused on nutritional supplements, specifically collagen protein powder. The brand aims to occupy the space of providing support for women as they age, helping them maintain their "glow" and overall well-being. The brand aligns with the values of self-care, health consciousness, and proactive aging. It pushes against the norm of ignoring the effects of aging on the body, positioning itself as a solution for rebuilding what the 20s depleted. The brand positioning is both functional, highlighting specific benefits for joints, hair, nails, and skin, and emotional, promising an overall "glow" and improved well-being.
# Product
Needed collagen protein powder is a dietary supplement designed to support hair, skin, nails, joints, and digestive health. It works by replenishing declining collagen production, which naturally decreases as we age due to factors like stress, hormones, and workouts. It is presented as a tasteless powder that easily mixes into various foods and drinks like coffee, smoothies, and oatmeal. The USP is its ability to seamlessly integrate into daily routines without altering the taste or texture of the user's food and drink. The product is designed for women in their 30s who want to maintain their youthful glow and support their overall health. It addresses the purchase barriers of taste and texture, common concerns with collagen supplements. The ad highlights the importance of starting collagen supplementation to proactively combat the effects of aging.
# Visual style
The ad has a casual, UGC-style aesthetic. The production quality appears to be mid-range, with good lighting but a natural, unpolished feel. The editing style primarily uses static shots with smooth transitions, emphasizing the creator's direct address to the audience. There are no noticeable visual motifs beyond the consistent framing of the creator. The pacing is moderate, with cuts occurring approximately every 5-10 seconds, aligning with the rhythm of the voiceover. The audio-visual sync is well-maintained, with visuals complementing the spoken content.
# Hooks
Spoken: Your 30's glow-up isn't about doing more, it's actually about rebuilding what your 20's depleted.
Text overlay: Your 20's took more from you than your love for Bacardi Razz
Visual: 00:00–00:03: A medium close-up shot of a blonde woman with curly hair in a messy bun, wearing a black and beige sweater. She is indoors, against a neutral-colored wall with a picture frame visible in the background. The camera is stationary and at eye level, giving a direct address feel.
# Funnel stage
Middle of funnel (Consideration)
# Pain points
The ad addresses the pain point of declining collagen production as one ages, leading to visible signs such as looking more exhausted. "I didn't realize collagen loss could make you look more exhausted than you actually are"
# Value propositions
- Easy to integrate into daily routine without altering taste or texture
- Proactive solution for aging-related collagen loss
- Comprehensive support for various aspects of health
# Benefits
- Long-term support for joints
- Long-term support for hair
- Long-term support for nails
- Long-term support for skin
- Long-term support for digestive system
- Overall glow
# Features
- Collagen protein powder
- Tasteless
- Mixes smoothly into coffee, smoothies, and oatmeal
# Call to action
Girl, you need to get on it.
# Social proof
- "So for the past couple of years, I've been adding this Needed collagen into my morning routine" – Female 1 (Customer)
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The ad is told entirely from the perspective of a woman sharing her personal experience using the product.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:04 The woman introduces the topic of thriving in one's 30s, suggesting it's about rebuilding what the 20s depleted, conveying the message that aging takes a toll on the body. The perspective is from a woman reflecting on her experiences and offering advice. The tone is casual and relatable, suggesting shared experiences.
- 00:04–00:12 She shares her past habits of surviving on caffeine and little sleep, conveying the message that these habits negatively impacted her hair, skin, and nails. The perspective is from a woman sharing her personal experience. The tone is confessional and relatable, creating a sense of shared experience.
- 00:12–00:19 The woman transitions to talking about maintaining her 'glow,' revealing the product as a solution to collagen loss that occurs with age. The perspective shifts to showcasing the product as a solution. The tone is informative and solution-oriented, suggesting a way to address the effects of aging.
- 00:19–00:27 She introduces Needed collagen protein powder, explaining that she has been adding it to her morning routine for the past few years, and that it mixes smoothly into coffee, smoothies, and oatmeal because it is tasteless. The perspective is from a product user giving a testimonial. The tone is informative and enthusiastic, promoting the product's benefits and ease of use.
- 00:27–00:36 She demonstrates how to add one scoop to her morning coffee, highlighting the product's long-term support for joints, hair, nails, skin, and digestive system. The perspective is from a product user providing a demonstration. The tone is practical and reassuring, emphasizing the product's convenience and comprehensive benefits.
- 00:36–00:40 She urges women in their 30s who haven't started collagen yet to get on it. The perspective is from a woman giving advice and a CTA. The tone is encouraging and urgent, motivating viewers to take action.