# Ad summary
This ad for Resy showcases a variety of restaurants that are part of the Resy L.A. Hit List. The ad prompts users to explore Resy and discover new restaurants.
# Brand positioning
Resy is presented as a curated resource for discovering the best restaurants, implicitly positioning itself as a tastemaker and insider within the dining scene. The brand aligns with values of exploration, culinary appreciation, and convenience. By offering a curated list of restaurants, Resy pushes against the overwhelming choices in the market, providing a streamlined, expert-approved selection. The brand positioning is both functional (ease of discovery) and emotional (the joy of finding the perfect dining experience).
# Product
Resy is a restaurant reservation platform and discovery tool that helps users find and book tables at curated restaurants. The ad showcases a "L.A. Hit List" of restaurants accessible through the app, implying that Resy provides access to the most desirable dining experiences. Resy addresses the purchase barrier of decision fatigue by providing a curated list of top restaurants, making it easier for users to find a great place to eat. The ad also highlights the opportunity to earn credit, suggesting a rewards program that incentivizes repeat usage.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, commercial aesthetic with quick cuts that create a fast-paced rhythm. The production quality feels high-end, with close-up shots of food and drinks. The editing style consists of quick cuts, with visuals timed to the music beats. The pacing is consistently fast.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:04 Know the best spots in L.A., even when they're on the opposite side of the 405?
Text overlay: 00:00–00:04 Know the best spots in L.A., even when they're on the opposite side of the 405?
Visual: 00:00–00:01: The shot is angled up, showing a group of people holding up cocktails, with a blurry background. The RESY logo is at the top in a red box, with the words, "Know the best spots..." at the bottom in white text. / 00:01–00:02: A chef's hands and knife is shown cooking a pan of food with fire coming out of the pan. The RESY logo is at the top in a red box, with the words, "...in L.A.," at the bottom in white text. / 00:02–00:03: A stack of french toast with egg is shown on a plate, with the RESY logo at the top in a red box, with the words, "even when they're on the..." at the bottom in white text. / 00:03–00:04: A stack of french toast with egg is shown on a plate, with the RESY logo at the top in a red box, with the words, "...opposite side of the 405?" at the bottom in white text.
# Funnel stage
Top of funnel (Awareness)
# Pain points
The challenge of finding the best restaurants in a large city like Los Angeles, especially when they are located far away: "Know the best spots in L.A., even when they're on the opposite side of the 405?"
# Value propositions
- Curated lists simplify your dining choices, making it easy to find great restaurants.
- Access to a curated "L.A. Hit List" of restaurants
# Benefits
- Discover the best spots in L.A.
- Find restaurants even on the opposite side of the 405
# Features
- L.A. Hit List
- Curated restaurants
# Call to action
Explore the Resy L.A. Hit List.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The ad is told entirely from the brand's perspective, promoting its features and value.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:03 The ad opens with a series of quick shots highlighting cocktails and food, creating a visually appealing and high-energy atmosphere, and immediately aims to grab attention and establish a sense of culinary excitement.
- 00:03–00:07 Continuing the high-energy vibe, the ad then poses a question about knowing the best spots in L.A., even if they're far away, engaging the viewer and introducing a pain point around the difficulty of discovering good restaurants.
- 00:07–00:10 The ad shifts to showcasing Resy as the solution by stating that the customer deserves credit for their effort in finding and visiting great restaurants, aiming to resonate with the audience's desire for recognition and reward.
- 00:10–00:11 Finally, the ad promotes the Resy L.A. Hit List, explicitly prompting the viewer to explore the platform and discover new restaurants.