@jarrodmckenna__
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@jarrodmckenna__ excited to announce i’m now working with @weare_zombie code JARROD10 to save $$ #explorereels
@jarrodmckenna__
Instagram · Prop Yap
@jarrodmckenna__ excited to announce i’m now working with @weare_zombie code JARROD10 to save $$ #explorereels
Performance
Video #48754 · Prop Yap
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The creator starts by ranting about his post-holiday depression, made worse by bad weather. He then pivots to unboxing a package from the supplement brand Zombie Labs, announcing his new partnership. He enthusiastically endorses their pre-workout products, claiming they are the most effective he's ever used, and also shows a protein powder before concluding with a direct call-to-action for viewers to use his discount code.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Verbal hook
I think we can all agree, yeah, coming back from holidays got to be like the ultimate form of depression.
Visual hook
A heavily tattooed, muscular man sitting shirtless in a car, speaking energetically and directly to the camera, creating an immediate and visually striking presence.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
Establish a shared, negative experience or universal problem to create immediate relatability and emotional buy-in.
Payoff
Conclude with a direct call to action that includes a tangible benefit for the viewer (like a discount code), reinforcing the personal connection and closing the narrative loop.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Problem-Pivot-Payoff
To hook an audience with a highly relatable negative emotion, then pivot dramatically to a product-based solution, justifying the endorsement with personal values before delivering a call to action.
The Universal Gripe
State a common, frustrating situation or feeling that a wide audience can instantly agree with, creating an immediate sense of shared experience.
The Personal Misery Stack
Intensify the initial problem by adding personal, specific, and compounding negative details to build tension and make the problem feel more acute.
The Narrative Pivot
Introduce a sharp, unexpected turn in the narrative with a transition word (e.g., 'However') that signals a shift from the problem to an incoming solution.
The Hero's Entrance
Reveal the product or service as the specific solution that resolves the previously established tension, often personifying it or giving it a grand entrance.
The Hyperbolic Proof
Make a bold, memorable, and exaggerated claim about the product's effectiveness to anchor its value in the viewer's mind.
The Value-Add Surprise
Introduce a secondary, unexpected product or feature to create a sense of added value and delight.
The Authenticity Guardrail
Justify the endorsement by stating personal criteria for partnerships, framing the collaboration as a choice based on quality and values, thereby building trust and preempting skepticism.
excited to announce i’m now working with @weare_zombie code JARROD10 to save $$ #explorereels
Think we can all agree, yeah, coming back from holidays gotta be like the ultimate form of depression. And my depression is at a fucking all time high right now. I come back from Bali about four, five days ago, and I was already fucked. Then it decided to start fucking pissing ass down with rain, and I swear down that it's gonna be my thirteenth reason. However, coming back to a cheeky little package, now we're fucking talking. Look who fucking decided to show up. Zombie Lab finally decided to take your boy on board. Now King of Pumps and End of Days two better, absolutely fuck and they fuck hard. I've been taking pre workout and that much caffeine for years now. This combination fucks harder than anything I've ever tried. Pause. Regardless, this shit fucking slapped so hard and they also decided to send me some fucking protein powder. I haven't tried this yet. This is going straight in my cream rice bowl tomorrow morning. One main thing I like to look for when partnering with people like this is a good product and good people, and these guys tick all the fucking boxes. Good people and a fucking unreal product that they let do the talking. Massive shout out to Zombie Bad, and I appreciate you bringing me on board. If you wanna support your boy, use code Jared 10 at checkout as per.