# Ad summary
The ad presents a man in a car talking about cats being able to discern whether their owners are dating a good match for them. He states cats are very selective and that the person must pass the cat's test before the owner will get serious with them. He poses the question of what the viewer does when meeting the cat; Does the viewer allow the cat to sniff them, chase them around cluelessly, or do they calmly offer the cat some space.
# Brand positioning
The brand, Open Farm, is presented as a high-quality cat food option. It's implicitly positioned in the higher end of the cat food market as it appeals to owners who are particular about what their cats eat. The ad language states owners are careful about "what goes in the bowl", and are using real, responsibly sourced, and questionable-free ingredients. The ad appeals to people who view their cats as family members and want to provide them with the best possible nutrition.
# Product
The product is Open Farm cat food. The ad mentions that the food is for cat owners who care what goes into their cat's bowls. The product has real ingredients, is responsibly sourced, and has no questionable ingredients. The ad highlights the quality and care that goes into making the food, implying that it is a premium choice for discerning cat owners.
# Visual style
The video has a casual, UGC feel. It is shot in a selfie-style with the man speaking directly to the camera. The lighting appears natural, as if shot in daylight. There are no noticeable special effects or transitions. The pacing is natural, dictated by the man's speech.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:02 Your cat will know when you're with the right person, by the way.
Text overlay: 00:00–01:25 Your cat will know when you're with the right person btw
Visual: 00:00–00:02 The man’s face is visible while he’s recording a selfie-style video from within the driver seat of a car. The interior of the car is visible and modern, with black leather seats and a sunroof. He is wearing a light gray sweatshirt. Text at the top reads "Your cat will know when you're with the right person btw". The man appears to be Caucasian, with dark hair and a beard. He is casually smiling and speaking directly to the camera.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The pain point is the concern some cat owners have about the quality and sourcing of ingredients in commercial cat food.
# Value propositions
- Caring what goes in the bowl
- Feeding Open Farm
# Benefits
- Quality ingredients
- Knowing your cat is getting good, healthy food
# Features
- Real ingredients
- Responsibly sourced
- Nothing questionable
# Call to action
None used.
# Point of view
- Customer 100% – The entire ad is told from the perspective of a hypothetical user giving advice.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 The man states, "Your cat will know when you're with the right person, by the way." The intention of this statement is to hook the viewer with an intriguing and somewhat humorous opening that connects with pet owners, especially cat lovers. It sets the stage for the rest of the video by establishing the idea that cats have good judgment when it comes to their owner's relationships. The story is told from the man's perspective, who is sharing his opinions on dating and cats. The tone is casual and conversational.
- 00:03–00:07 00:03–00:07 He continues, "Yeah, you might be unsure, your friends might be unsure. Your cat, never confused." This builds on the initial hook by emphasizing the cat's supposed clarity and wisdom in judging people. It subtly positions cats as superior judges of character compared to people, adding a humorous element. The story is still told from the man's perspective, with a tone that is slightly tongue-in-cheek. This is a continuation of the previous point.
- 00:08–00:11 00:08–00:11 He continues, "Cat moms are selective because they trust their cat's judgment first." This statement reinforces the idea that cat owners value their pets' opinions, especially in relationships. The tone is still casual and conversational, as he validates the behavior of a specific cat owner. This is a continuation of the previous point.
- 00:12–00:17 00:12–00:17 He continues, "They've built peaceful little lives they actually enjoy, so anyone new has to fit into that." Here, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining the cat's comfortable lifestyle when introducing someone new. It appeals to the viewer's sense of responsibility towards their pets, implying that a good partner must respect the cat's routine. This continues the speaker's point of view with a conversational tone.
- 00:18–00:22 00:18–00:22 He adds, "The first approval doesn't come from her, it comes from the cat." He continues to emphasize the importance of the cat’s opinion above everyone else's including the cat owner's. He is building on the cat's wisdom. The tone is matter of fact.
- 00:23–00:28 00:23–00:28 He poses, "She might casually ask, 'So, dog person or cat person?' Sounds like small talk, it's actually a critical moment, okay?" He establishes the question of cat or dog person and shows it's underlying meaning by setting up that it’s something more.
- 00:30–00:44 00:30–00:44 He then poses a series of questions, "When you walk in, do you let the cat sniff you? Or are you chasing it around cluelessly like it's a golden retriever? Do you sit down calmly and silently offer respectful die space just in case the cat wants to loaf?" Here, the speaker provides examples of the different ways someone could engage with the cat.
- 00:45–00:58 00:45–00:58 He explains the gravity behind each engagement type: "Because if that cat sits on your lap in the first hour, she's telling everyone. If the cat stays in the room but watches you from across the couch like a tiny security guard, your file is under review, okay? If the cat disappears under the bed, it's not looking great for you." The story is told from the man's perspective, with a playful tone that implies the cat is constantly judging potential partners. This is a continuation of the previous point.
- 01:00–01:13 01:00–01:13 He then transitions to talking about cat owners, "The kind of woman who pays attention to all that is usually particular about everything else: routine, details, quality, like actually caring what goes in the bowl." Here he makes a transition about the cat owner in general.
- 01:11–01:17 01:11–01:17 He then segues into promoting Open Farm: "...and feeding something like Open Farm. Real ingredients, responsibly sourced, nothing questionable." Here he promotes the product Open Farm to the cat owners that he defined earlier.
- 01:18–01:25 01:18–01:25 He concludes, "Call them cat ladies, cat moms, whatever. I call them independent with standards. She and the cat expect nothing less." The man finishes the video by showing respect for the group of people that he targeted. He is being supportive of the consumer.