
Key takeaways
- Format: Strikethrough problem list ending in a product pill.
- Best for: Pet food or supplements that solve several common issues.
- Hook: Four crossed-out problems, then 'Try KIBBLEx'.
- Reuse it: Swap in your customers' top problems and your product name.
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What is a listicle ad?
A listicle ad presents the product's benefits or reasons to buy as a short numbered list, like an article headline ("5 reasons…"). The list format is easy to scan in a feed and lets one creative answer several objections at once.
See all listicle ads →Why this listicle ad works
- 01
Familiar problems
Dull coat, picky eating, low mood and tummy issues are among owners' most common worries.
- 02
Strikethrough promise
Crossing each one out suggests the product removes them before it's even named.
- 03
Pill button feels clickable
The yellow pill looks like a button, nudging viewers towards action.
- 04
Colourful kibble
Visible fruit and veg pieces make the food look fresher than plain brown kibble.
Full creative breakdown
Who this ad targets
Dog owners aged 25–50 who feed kibble and have noticed at least one of the listed problems. They want an easy fix without switching to expensive fresh food. They respond to bold, simple ads on social media, like products that look modern and colourful and are open to trying a new brand if it promises to solve several issues at once.
Copywriting analysis
The copy is extremely lean: four problems and one action. Each problem is two words, which makes the list easy to scan and relatable. The strikethrough implies the product removes all four, which is a strong claim that needs evidence if spelled out in the primary text. 'Try KIBBLEx' is a low-commitment call to action. The stylised lowercase x may look like a typo to some viewers, so the brand styling should be consistent across all touchpoints. The wording stays short enough to read in under three seconds on a phone.
Visual design
The flat mint background feels fresh and clean, and black capitals give maximum contrast. The yellow pill is the only warm accent at the top, drawing the eye to the brand. In the lower half, the turquoise scoop links back to the mint palette while the red and green kibble pieces add appetite appeal. The hand adds a human touch and a sense of serving the food.
How to adapt this template for your brand
- List four short problems your product solves.
- Set them in bold capitals and strike each one through.
- Add a pill-shaped 'Try [Product]' line below.
- Photograph a hand holding your product on a plain coloured background.
- Keep everything else off the canvas.
Tips for pets ads on Meta
This is a fast scroll-stopper for Meta, Instagram and TikTok. For Reels and TikTok, strike each problem out one at a time, then reveal the scoop. For Stories, give the list more vertical space. Make sure the primary text explains how the kibble helps each issue and avoid promising cures. Test a version with the bag visible so viewers recognise it in store.
About this creative
A bright, flat mint-green background with a centred stack of bold black capitals near the top. Four lines are each struck through: dull coat, picky eating, sluggish mood and digestive issues. Directly below, a rounded pale yellow pill outlined in black holds the call to action 'Try KIBBLEx' in large, heavy type, with a stylised lowercase x at the end of the name. The lower half shows a hand entering from the right, holding a turquoise plastic measuring scoop by its handle. The scoop is overflowing with round brown kibble mixed with colourful freeze-dried pieces in red, pink and green, suggesting real fruit and vegetables. The background is completely plain, with no packaging, dog or logo beyond the name in the pill. The design is minimal, high-contrast and built to be read in a second, relying on the strikethrough device and the product close-up to do all the work.
Meta ad · 1200 × 1200 · Pets
Dog Kibble Strikethrough Listicle Ad
This listicle ad for KIBBLEx crosses out four common dog food problems and ends with a bright 'Try KIBBLEx' pill above a hand holding a full scoop. Use it as a template for food, supplements or any product that solves several everyday pain points owners already recognise.
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Details
Ad copy
Primary text
Dull coat? Picky eating? Sluggish mood? Digestive issues? Cross them all off. KIBBLEx is a nutrient-rich kibble with real fruit and veg pieces in every scoop, made to help your dog look and feel their best.
Description
Nutrient-rich kibble with real fruit & veg
On-image text
DULL COAT (struck through) | PICKY EATING (struck through) | SLUGGISH MOOD (struck through) | DIGESTIVE ISSUES (struck through) | TRY KIBBLEx
Headline ideas for this template
- 1Cross Off Your Dog's Food Problems
- 2Bye Dull Coat, Hello KIBBLEx
- 3Kibble That Actually Fixes Things
- 4One Scoop, Four Problems Solved
- 5Upgrade Your Dog's Kibble Today
Meta image ad specs
| Placement | Ratio | Size (px) |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | 1:1 or 4:5 | 1080×1080 / 1080×1350 |
| Marketplace | 1:1 | 1200×1200 |
| Messenger inbox | 1:1 | 1200×1200 |
| Stories & Reels | 9:16 | 1080×1920 |
This template is 1:1. Request 4:5 or 9:16 to cover all placements.
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