# Ad summary
This ad promotes Snapchat's Lens Studio, highlighting its capabilities for building games and reaching millions of users on the platform. The ad features various game examples created with Lens Studio, showcasing the potential for creativity and audience reach.
# Brand positioning
Snapchat is presented as a platform that empowers creators to build and share games through its Lens Studio. The brand aims to occupy a space of innovation and accessibility in the gaming and augmented reality market. It promotes a fun, creative, and engaging lifestyle, encouraging users to express themselves and connect with a large audience. Snapchat positions itself as a tool for creators to reach millions, pushing against the norms of traditional game development by offering a user-friendly and accessible platform.
# Product
Snapchat's Lens Studio is a tool that allows users to build games and augmented reality experiences for the Snapchat platform. It is designed for creators of all skill levels, enabling them to develop interactive games and reach millions of Snapchat users. The product offers a user-friendly interface and a range of features to facilitate game development. The ad highlights the potential for creators to build engaging experiences and gain visibility on a popular social media platform. Lens Studio addresses the barrier of entry into game development by providing an accessible and intuitive platform.
# Visual style
The ad has a mixed aesthetic, blending UGC-style shots with polished game interfaces. The editing style includes quick cuts to showcase different games and creators. The production quality varies, with some shots appearing casual and others more refined. The pacing is fast, with cuts timed to the upbeat music. The overall visual style is modern and engaging, appealing to a younger, tech-savvy audience.
# Hooks
Text overlay: 00:00–00:03 Build Games with Lens Studio
Visual: 00:00–00:01: Two people are in a brightly lit, modern living room. A man with dark hair, a beard, and glasses is holding a phone, showing it to a person partially visible on the left. The background includes a plant and a neutral-colored wall. The camera is at eye level and slightly shaky, suggesting a casual, handheld style. / 00:01–00:02: A first-person view of a game interface. The game features a dancing alien character, score counters (4 vs 0), and neon-lit shapes. A woman with blonde hair and glasses is visible at the top of the screen, her face superimposed over the game. The background includes speakers and a purple grid. The camera is static, providing a clear view of the game interface. / 00:02–00:03: A woman with dark hair and glasses is working on a tablet in a bright, modern office setting. She is wearing a black top and a white vest. The background includes a plant and a white partition. The camera is at eye level and static, focusing on the woman's face and tablet.
# Funnel stage
Top of funnel (Awareness)
# Pain points
The ad implies that creating games can be complex and difficult, but Lens Studio simplifies the process, making it accessible to a wider audience.
# Value propositions
- Build games with Lens Studio to reach millions on Snapchat
# Benefits
- Reach millions on Snapchat
# Features
- Lens Studio
- Build games
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Customer 80% – The ad primarily showcases games and experiences from a user's perspective, highlighting the creative possibilities and fun of using Lens Studio.
- Brand 20% – The brand's official voice is present through text overlays and the final screen, which directly promotes the product and its benefits.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 The ad opens with a shot of two people in a casual setting, one holding a phone displaying a game.
- 00:01–00:02 00:01–00:02: A first-person view of a game interface is shown, with a woman's face visible at the top of the screen. The game features a dancing alien character and score counters.
- 00:02–00:03 00:02–00:03: A woman is seen working on a tablet in a bright, modern office setting.
- 00:03–00:04 00:03–00:04: A boxing game interface is displayed, showing two characters in a boxing ring with a cheering crowd in the background.
- 00:04–00:05 00:04–00:05: Hands are shown typing on a laptop, with a video call visible on the screen.
- 00:05–00:06 00:05–00:06: A woman is seen in an outdoor setting, possibly a garden or patio.
- 00:06–00:07 00:06–00:07: A surreal, dreamlike game environment is shown, featuring a rolling ball on a track with a floating face in the sky.
- 00:07–00:08 00:07–00:08: A man is seen looking at his phone with a smile.
- 00:08–00:09 00:08–00:09: A game interface is shown, featuring a catapult and a tower, with a man's face in a circular frame at the top of the screen.
- 00:09–00:10 00:09–00:10: A character in a red flannel shirt is shown dancing in a game environment, with the man's face from the previous shot superimposed on the character.
- 00:10–00:11 00:10–00:11: A TV screen displays a pixelated "GAME OVER" message.
- 00:11–00:15 00:11–00:15: The ad concludes with a black screen displaying the text "Build with Snap" and "Start creating games today."