Ecom Bench · Creative Portfolio
Ads that sold,
and why they worked.
25 ads across 13 DTC brands, with the Ads Manager results, the creative format and what we learned from each one.
The brands
Who we made these for
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Ad 01 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
PetLab Co.
01 · Result
02 · Format
Three signs framework, problem unaware audience
03 · Insights & learnings
Three signs framework in the hook to grab attention, then the scientific mechanism behind the problem, closing with reviews to back the solution.
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Ad 02 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
PetLab Co.
01 · Result
02 · Format
Solution aware, AI VO with B-rolls
03 · Insights & learnings
Opens on the problem, then moves straight into the product as the solution.
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Ad 03 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Primal Queen
01 · Result
02 · Format
Short-form UGC with text overlay and TikTok viral-style music
03 · Insights & learnings
Problem aware callout targeting women dealing with hormonal balance who are sick of pharmaceutical meds.
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Ad 04 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Primal Queen
01 · Result
02 · Format
Short-form UGC testimonial with text overlay
03 · Insights & learnings
Shows a visible transformation journey in a review-style ad using a Then vs Now approach.
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Ad 05 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Jevi Supplements
01 · Result
02 · Format
Text-only short, problem unaware style
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets symptoms of high cortisol including belly fat, hair loss and neck hump. The “Hidden signs” hook creates intrigue, which works especially well for a TOF problem unaware market.
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Ad 06 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Jevi Supplements
01 · Result
02 · Format
Mini VSL
03 · Insights & learnings
Goes after the belly fat and weight gain angle tied to high cortisol, told in a mini VSL style.
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Ad 07 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Ancient Remedies
01 · Result
02 · Format
Pixar-style animation
03 · Insights & learnings
Builds curiosity around common herbs being used the wrong way, and the right recipe nobody uses.
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Ad 08 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Ancient Remedies
01 · Result
02 · Format
Mini VSL
03 · Insights & learnings
Uses common foods to demonstrate hidden potential in them that almost no one knows about.
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Ad 09 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Callixe
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware, testimonial-style VSL
03 · Insights & learnings
A “wall test” hook diagnoses forward head posture as the root cause of neck pain, then positions the product as the only at-home, long-term solution.
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Ad 10 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Callixe
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware mini VSL, green screen talking head
03 · Insights & learnings
The hook leads with a short test anyone can do to check for forward head posture. That lead drives higher engagement, and the rest of the ad follows a VSL structure.
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Ad 11 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
SAINT Eyewear
01 · Result
02 · Format
UGC-style simple demo with music
03 · Insights & learnings
Problem/solution approach targeting prescription glasses wearers. The ad visually proves the fit-over design works with regular glasses without sacrificing style or adding bulk.
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Ad 12 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
SAINT Eyewear
01 · Result
02 · Format
UGC review / product demo
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets people who wear glasses and solves the hassle of buying expensive prescription sunglasses or constantly switching and storing glasses.
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Ad 13 / 25 · Single ad
Hairbrella
01 · Result
02 · Format
TikTok viral video mashup
03 · Insights & learnings
A swim cap that keeps hair dry. The ad is built on the reveal: different creators pulling off the cap after swimming to show dry hair.
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Ad 14 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Flow Pouch
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware / unaware
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets the harmful effects of smoking and addictive stimulants and offers a green alternative with mushrooms. The concept leans into self-improvement and being true to yourself.
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Ad 15 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Flow Pouch
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware, personal storytelling
03 · Insights & learnings
Speaks to an audience that knows little about the product or the solution itself, and educates them on a practical fix for focus and stress.
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Ad 16 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Down To Ground
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware talking head with B-rolls, testimonial with personal storytelling and product demo
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets people stiff with swollen hands and ankles who are frustrated with temporary relief from ice, elevation and pills. A “treat the cause, not just the symptoms” angle positions sleeping grounded as an easy overnight solution, backed by references to studies and the creator’s own improvement.
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Ad 17 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Down To Ground
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem aware, short-form product footage with text overlays
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets women who feel they’ve tried everything but still wake up with swollen, painful joints. Frames the product as a two-week trial, using a “500 women wanted” callout and limited places to create exclusivity and urgency.
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Ad 18 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Earth Breeze
01 · Result
02 · Format
Problem unaware, Pixar-style AI animation with a “hidden dangers” hook
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets everyday liquid detergent users who assume their clothes are safe after washing. Raises concern around chemical residue and skin exposure, frames liquid detergent as mostly water, and positions Earth Breeze sheets as the gentler, concentrated alternative. The goal is a switch in detergent format, not just brand.
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Ad 19 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Earth Breeze
01 · Result
02 · Format
Behind-the-scenes with product demos and an offer-led hook
03 · Insights & learnings
Broad cold-audience appeal, including problem unaware viewers. Speaks to shoppers who value domestic manufacturing and ingredient quality but need reassurance before switching. Production footage builds trust, while a UV demo shows the residue left by conventional detergents.
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Ad 20 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Calvris
01 · Result
02 · Format
Podcast style, problem unaware listicle
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets an audience that doesn’t know the problem yet, so it defines the problem first and positions Calvris as the side-effect free solution.
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Ad 21 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Calvris
01 · Result
02 · Format
AI UGC, solution aware listicle
03 · Insights & learnings
Speaks to an audience that already knows the usual solutions and reframes them as mistakes, then pitches Calvris as the product that targets the main symptoms others miss, without side effects.
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Ad 22 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Jot Coffee
01 · Result
02 · Format
UGC, problem aware
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets people who want cafe-level coffee without the cafe lines or the hassle of other options, and positions Jot as the answer on convenience, taste and variety.
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Ad 23 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Jot Coffee
01 · Result
02 · Format
Mashup, product aware
03 · Insights & learnings
Hooks viewers with the offer, then communicates the benefits and convenience of the coffee through demonstration and testimonial clips.
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Ad 24 / 25 · Ad 1 of 2
Ravine
01 · Result
02 · Format
Talking head with B-rolls, solution aware
03 · Insights & learnings
Targets an exact avatar with a THIS vs THAT format, listing the objections to inferior options and telling the story of how Ravine was created to solve them.
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Ad 25 / 25 · Ad 2 of 2
Ravine
01 · Result
02 · Format
UGC, product aware
03 · Insights & learnings
Pitches the product as a hunting necessity, explaining benefits and features with real examples of how it makes hunting easier.
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