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How to match your video ads to your funnel

Video strategy
Not all viewers are in the same place. Some have never heard of you. Others are ready to buy — they just need a nudge. If you serve the same ad to both, you lose.

Here’s how to create video content that fits each funnel stage and moves people forward.

Top of funnel (TOFU) — Awareness

Goal: Stop the scroll. Spark interest. Build curiosity.

Best formats:

  • UGC with emotional hooks
  • Bold, punchy visuals
  • Entertaining, story-driven content

What to say:

  • “If you struggle with…”
  • “Here’s what happened when I tried…”
  • “Most people don’t know this trick”

Focus on the viewer’s problem — not your product.

Middle of funnel (MOFU) — Consideration

Goal: Build trust. Show proof. Overcome objections.

Best formats:

  • Testimonials
  • Comparison videos
  • Creator + B-roll mix
  • Benefit-driven product demos

What to say:

  • “I was skeptical, but…”
  • “This vs. that”
  • “Why I switched to this”

Focus on transformation and credibility.

Bottom of funnel (BOFU) — Conversion

Goal: Push action. Remove final hesitation. Close the deal.

Best formats:

  • Offer-focused ads
  • Limited-time CTAs
  • Retargeted UGC with urgency
  • Clean demos with voiceover

What to say:

  • “Today only — 15% off”
  • “Try it risk-free”
  • “Here’s how it works, step by step”

Focus on clarity and urgency.

Final thought

If you want your funnel to work, each video needs to play its part. Awareness grabs attention. Consideration builds belief. Conversion drives action. Don’t mix the message — guide the journey.

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