# Ad summary
This ad for Puma soccer cleats features Neymar and others showing off some soccer skills while wearing the new cleats.
# Brand positioning
Puma is an athletic brand that designs, develops, sells, and markets footwear, apparel, and accessories. Puma is known for its innovation and design when it comes to sports apparel and footwear. This ad positions Puma in the soccer arena, aligning it with high-performance athletes and a culture of skill, style, and confidence. The brand seems to follow category norms by showcasing its products in action, worn by skilled soccer players, but also infuses a sense of street style and cultural relevance by featuring diverse individuals and fast-paced, energetic visuals.
# Product
The product featured is the FUTURE soccer cleat by Puma. The cleat is shown in a vibrant orange color. The ad features the tagline "FUTURE. YOURS TO CREATE." The cleats are for soccer players looking to enhance their agility, control, and performance on the field. The ad highlights the cleat's role in enabling players to express their individual style and creativity. There is no mention of purchase barriers.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, high-end production quality, with bright and vibrant colors. It features quick cuts and dynamic camera movements, including pans and zooms, to match the energetic pace of the soccer tricks being performed. The editing rhythm is fast-paced, and the cuts sync with the music beats, enhancing the visual appeal. The fast paced editing adds to the fun and playful nature of the ad.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:02 Neymar: Se perdeu seu flow, a gente vai recuperar.
Visual: 00:00–00:01 The foreground features Neymar, a light-skinned man with short braided hair and light stubble, wearing a light gray robe, a gold chain with a Puma pendant, and earrings. He is standing with his hands on his hips. The background shows a light orange stucco wall under a bright blue sky. / 00:01–00:03 The foreground shows a pair of vibrant orange Puma cleats. The background features a light orange wall against a blue sky.
# Funnel stage
Top of funnel (Awareness)
# Pain points
The ad addresses the pain point of losing one's "flow" or momentum in soccer, implying a lack of confidence or skill. This frustration is signaled by the line, "Se perdeu seu flow," meaning "If you lost your flow,"
# Value propositions
- The FUTURE soccer cleat helps you recover your flow.
# Benefits
- Recover your flow
# Features
- FUTURE soccer cleat
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 90% – The ad is primarily told from the brand's perspective, showcasing the product and its benefits through visuals and endorsements.
- Customer 10% – The ad features people doing soccer tricks, implying the consumer's perspective of enhanced performance and style.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 Neymar is seen looking directly into the camera speaking in Portuguese. He says that if you've lost your flow, they will help you recover it. This message intends to set up the rest of the ad, positioning the brand as a solution for players looking to elevate their game, while hinting at the product's performance benefits. The perspective is from Neymar's point of view.
- 00:02–00:03 00:02–00:03 A single Puma cleat appears on a wall. Then another appears next to it. The intent is to introduce the product in a stylized manner, emphasizing its design. The audience's perspective is from an observer focusing on the cleat. The moment progresses the narrative by shifting focus from the concept of flow to the specific product that enables it.
- 00:03–00:11 00:03–00:11 Various people are seen doing impressive soccer tricks and kicks, wearing the Puma cleats. The intention is to showcase the product in action, highlighting its performance and enabling players to express their skills. The perspective shifts from one person to another, with a dynamic visual style, illustrating the versatility of the cleats. This moment progresses the narrative by visually demonstrating the product's benefits and association with skill.
- 00:11–00:12 00:11–00:12 Neymar appears in a red jersey. He smiles at the camera while an advertisement for the product appears behind him. The intent is to reinforce the product's association with a well-known soccer star and clearly state the product and its purpose. The perspective is from an observer highlighting Neymar and the product together.