# Ad summary
The ad promotes Smol, a brand that offers eco-friendly cleaning products. The founder presents different household cleaning products (dishwater tablets, laundry capsules, multi-purpose spray, and hand wash) and the 4-in-1 starter pack for just £5. All the products come in plastic-free packaging, offer great cleaning performance and are conveniently delivered to your door.
# Brand positioning
Smol positions itself as an eco-conscious brand of household cleaning products that provide effective cleaning solutions without plastic packaging, catering to environmentally aware consumers seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional brands. The brand promotes the idea that consumers can easily switch to their product and feel good about it, by offering plastic-free packaging, refillable bottles, and convenient delivery. It aims to make eco-friendly cleaning accessible and affordable, challenging the perception that sustainable products are expensive.
# Product
The ad showcases various Smol cleaning products. Smol dishwasher tablets promise sparkling clean dishes without the plastic packaging of conventional brands. Smol laundry capsules offer brilliant cleaning performance even at low temperatures, without needing to be carried home from the shops. The brand's multi-purpose spray effortlessly cleans surfaces, and the hand wash looks great next to the sink and is kind to the hands, while also reducing single-use plastic bottle waste. The 4-in-1 starter pack includes all of these items, available for £5.00.
# Visual style
The ad has a clean and simple aesthetic. The setting is well-lit and uncluttered, with the white background ensuring the focus remains on the presenter and the products. The editing style consists of static shots, with smooth transitions. The production quality appears polished, giving a professional feel. The pacing is moderate, allowing viewers to easily follow along with the presenter.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:00–00:05 If you want dishwasher tablets that guarantee you sparkling clean dishes, but without the plastic packaging, try smol.
Text overlay: 00:00–00:01 / Co-founder at smol / If you want / 00:01–00:02 / that guarantee you / 00:02–00:03 / sparkling clean dishes / 00:03–00:04 / but without the plastic packaging / 00:04–00:05 / try smol.
Visual: 00:00–00:05 Nick, a middle-aged white man with short brown hair and glasses, stands behind a white table, centered in the frame. He is wearing a beige hoodie. Behind him, a white shelf displays various cleaning products, including pink bottles. Green potted plants sit atop the shelves, on either side, adding a touch of nature to the background. The camera is stationary and the lighting is bright and even, highlighting the products and Nick's face as he speaks directly to the camera.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The ad addresses the frustration of plastic waste from traditional cleaning products, highlighting the desire for an environmentally friendly alternative: “But without the plastic packaging… but without throwing away single-use plastic bottles every month.”
# Value propositions
- Sparkling clean dishes without the plastic packaging
- Clean brilliantly, even at 20 degrees, without having to lug them home from the shops
- Effortlessly clean your surfaces at home, without cleaning out your bank balance
- Hand wash that looks great next to your sink and is kind to your hands, without throwing away single-use plastic bottles every month
- 4-in-1 starter pack all for just £5
# Benefits
- Sparkling clean dishes
- Cleans brilliantly, even at 20 degrees
- Effortlessly clean your surfaces at home
- Looks great next to your sink
- Kind to your hands
- Conveniently delivered to your door
# Features
- Dishwasher tablets
- Laundry capsules
- Refillable multi-purpose spray
- Hand wash
- 4-in-1 starter pack
- Great cleaning performance
- Plastic free packaging
- Refillable bottles
# Call to action
try smol.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The ad is presented entirely from the brand's perspective through its co-founder speaking directly to the camera.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:00 Nick, Co-founder at Smol, directly addresses the viewer.
- 00:00–00:05 00:00–00:05 Nick lists the qualities people want in dishwasher tablets: guaranteed sparkling clean dishes without plastic packaging, followed by a clear call to action to try Smol. He speaks in a friendly and direct manner, making the brand seem relatable and approachable.
- 00:06–00:13 00:06–00:13 Nick describes Smol laundry capsules and their features: cleaning brilliantly even at 20 degrees, without having to lug them home from the shops, again, ending with a clear call to action.
- 00:13–00:21 00:13–00:21 He continues by describing a refillable multi-purpose spray that cleans surfaces at home but without cleaning out your bank balance, and reinforces the brand name with a call to action.
- 00:22–00:29 00:22–00:29 Nick speaks about Smol hand wash, stating it looks great next to the sink and is kind to the hands, without the environmental waste.
- 00:30–00:33 00:30–00:33 Now Nick switches to the brand’s '4-in-1 starter pack,' showcasing the actual product.
- 00:33–00:44 00:33–00:44 He highlights the key features of the starter pack as great cleaning performance, plastic-free packaging, refillable bottles, and convenient delivery to your door. This is a value proposition that reinforces the brand’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and convenience.
- 00:44–00:47 00:44–00:47 Nick summarizes the selling points: easy switches that you can feel great about. This statement ties back to the emotional benefit of using Smol, positioning it as a choice that aligns with personal values and promotes a sense of responsibility.
- 00:48–00:50 00:48–00:50 The ad concludes with a call to action, try our bundle for just £5 today. This encourages immediate purchase, emphasizing the affordability of the starter pack. This moment reinforces the accessibility of the brand, making it appealing to a wide audience.