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Swipe Up! 5 Examples of Instagram Stories Ads with Strong Call-To-Actions

The Tribe
Published
07 Nov 2019

Instagram stories are a brilliant tool for capturing consumers’ attention and encouraging them to take action with a simple swipe. Unlike regular ads on Facebook and Instagram feeds, Stories ads are full-screen, meaning there is not a single other distraction for a split few seconds.Instagram users do have the option to skip your ad, so the window of opportunity to really capture their attention is brief - the first few seconds are crucial. Here are five examples of stories ads that clearly highlight their unique offers and call-to-action to persuade users to take action.

Gym Shark

Ad Strengths: Vibrantly colored background and an animated call-to-action that imitates the action of a swipe up.

Alice + Olivia

Ad Strengths: Bright colors, bold font, and an exclusive offer.

The North Face

Ad Strengths: Compelling and creative messaging - “Don’t swipe right, swipe up”. 3-step interactive process.

PetSmart

Ad Strengths: Persuasive copy that highlights the simplicity and easiness of the call-to-action. An arrow that shows the direction in which you should swipe.

Bandier

Ad Strengths: The human element, it looks like the model is looking right at you Also, the bright white call-to-action button against a darker background.

Taylor Swift

Ad strengths: ‘WIN’ in capital letters. Contests and giveaways capture attention easily.

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