# Ad summary
This ad for Starbucks showcases its Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. The ad displays the drink, on-screen text, and the Starbucks logo.
# Brand positioning
Starbucks is presented as a modern, accessible coffee brand that keeps up with trends. It offers a premium coffee experience. The tone of the ad is playful and youthful, with quick cuts and upbeat music, suggesting that Starbucks is a brand for energetic individuals. The brand focuses on functional benefits like "fueling your afternoon", positioning itself as a solution for the midday slump.
# Product
The ad showcases the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew, a new drink from Starbucks. This beverage is described as a refreshing twist on their classic cold brew, featuring a creamy texture and the tropical flavor of toasted coconut. The drink is served over ice, and its appearance is visually appealing, highlighting the contrast between the dark cold brew and the light-colored coconut cream topping sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes. The ad also highlights the convenience of ordering and customizing the drink through the Starbucks app, streamlining the purchase process for busy customers.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, modern aesthetic with bright lighting and crisp imagery. The editing style is quick, with fast cuts and dynamic transitions, enhancing the energetic feel. The overall production quality is high, suggesting a commercial appeal. The pacing is fast, with roughly 8 cuts per minute, syncing with the upbeat music. Visual motifs include close-ups of the product to highlight its features and appeal.
# Hooks
Text overlay: 00:00–00:01 Midday never tasted better
Visual: 00:00–00:01 The background is solid green, which is a branded color for Starbucks. In the center of the frame, white text reads, "Midday never tasted better." Below the text is the Starbucks logo. Upbeat music is playing.
# Funnel stage
Top of funnel (Awareness)
# Pain points
The ad addresses the problem of midday fatigue. The phrase "Fuel your afternoon" suggests the drink is meant to combat tiredness and provide a boost of energy.
# Value propositions
- The combination of cold brew and toasted coconut cream provides a refreshing and flavorful beverage option, perfect for a midday pick-me-up.
- The ability to customize and earn rewards in-app offers convenience and value to customers.
# Benefits
- Midday never tasted better.
- Fuel your afternoon.
# Features
- Toasted coconut cream
- Cold Brew
- Customize in-app
- Earn in-app
# Call to action
Earn in-app
# Social proof
- None used.
# Point of view
- Brand 100% – The entire ad is told from the perspective of the brand, showcasing its product and key messaging through visuals and text overlays.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 00:00–00:01 The ad opens with the text "Midday never tasted better" on a green background, followed by a shot of the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. This is intended to introduce the drink as a delicious pick-me-up. The message is conveyed from the brand's perspective, positioning the drink as the solution to the midday slump, with a playful, inviting tone.
- 00:01–00:05 00:01–00:05 The text "Fuel your afternoon with the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold" appears. The ad continues to highlight the drink and how it can refuel you. The message comes from the brand's perspective, showcasing the drink as a convenient way to give you fuel in the afternoon, with an encouraging tone.
- 00:05–00:08 00:05–00:08 The ad adds the word "New!" above the text "with the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew" and the ad shows a Starbucks cup icon with "Customize in-app" underneath it. This communicates the drink is new and can be ordered in the app. This message comes from the brand's perspective, highlighting the new drink and convenience to order in the app, with a modern tone.