@kathrynlturner
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@kathrynlturner it’s all about nostalgia this week! #kathrynturner #productdevelopment
@kathrynlturner
TikTok · Prop Yap
@kathrynlturner it’s all about nostalgia this week! #kathrynturner #productdevelopment
Performance
Video #44678 · Prop Yap
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The creator, an M&S product director, takes viewers on a tour through an M&S store to showcase three new nostalgic product lines. She begins by introducing the 'Big Six' biscuit assortment, explaining its origin from the company archives, and then cuts to a scene inside the archive to show the original packaging. She then transitions to a Halloween display to present retro 'Mini Bars' and concludes in the chocolate aisle by showcasing chocolate liqueurs, sharing a personal anecdote about enjoying them in the past.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Verbal hook · 85%
Hi, I'm Kathryn Turner, director of product development at M&S Foods.
Visual hook · 15%
A woman stands outside a modern M&S storefront, addressing the camera directly. The professional setting and her confident posture establish immediate authority and signal an official brand announcement.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
The presenter establishes their authority on the subject, introduces the video's central emotional theme, and invites the viewer on a journey of discovery.
Payoff
The video concludes with a concrete and highly relatable application or use-case for the final product, making it easy for the viewer to envision it in their own life.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Curated Showcase
Presenting a curated list of new products by framing them within a single, emotionally resonant theme (e.g., nostalgia, innovation, comfort) and validating the theme with a compelling origin story or 'proof' segment.
The Marquee Item & Origin Story
The first and most detailed item is introduced, immediately anchored by a compelling backstory about its discovery or creation, setting the narrative tone for the entire video.
The Component Breakdown
Each element of the primary item is systematically detailed, with the presenter adding personal judgments or favorites to build rapport and highlight specific features.
The 'Archival Footage' Proof
A visual cutaway or flashback sequence is used to provide tangible evidence for the origin story, adding a layer of authenticity and breaking the visual monotony.
The Thematic Pivot
The narrative transitions to a second, related product, connecting it back to the core theme but applying it to a new context or use-case (e.g., a specific holiday or season).
The Personal Pick
The presenter singles out one specific sub-item for a strong, personal endorsement, creating a moment of focused recommendation and building viewer trust.
The Experiential Memory
The final item is introduced not just as a product, but as an experience, linked to a personal anecdote or a unique method of interaction that makes it more memorable.
it’s all about nostalgia this week! #kathrynturner #productdevelopment
Hi. I'm Catherine Turner, director of product development at M and S Foods. We've got some brilliant nostalgic new lines here this week, so let's go inside. So first up, the big six. So a couple of months ago, we're in the archive, and we found the original packaging, and we thought, good, what a brilliant idea. So this is six of your favorite biscuits. So in tier, we've got milk chocolate fudge cream. We've got our chocolate sandwich finger. We've got our jam sandwich cream, one of my favorites. Outrageously chocolatey marbled worse, that's this one. The chocolate is so thick. Actually, that probably is my favorite. It's dark chocolate and white chocolate all swirled together. All better chocolate chunk cookie and our outrageously chocolatey milk chocolate shortbread, this one here. We found the original packaging a few months ago in the archives, so let's take a look. Let's have a quick peek. Oh, and if by magic, found the big six. One of our original chocolate selections, our customer's favorite six biscuits that were sold in a selection pack. Oh my goodness. This looks amazing. So everybody's getting ready for Halloween. I just wanna talk to you about another nostalgic product for us. So a few months ago, as you all know, we also found these in the archive. Tier are retro bars, and we have now launched them in minis. Perfect to pop away for Halloween if you can resist them tier then. My personal favorite has to be the Coconut Grove. I absolutely love it. So I also want to tell you about our 12 chocolate liqueurs. Now these are a bit of a blast from the past for me. So in my twenties, I used to love these at Christmas. They're tiny little chocolate better, and they're filled with six of your favorite tipples. Literally better the top off, drink the drink, and then enjoy the chocolate. These are definitely going in my husband's Christmas stocking.