June 3, 2025

Want to see some YouTube Shorts ads that are scaling right now, using VidTao competitor ad library?

You’re in luck…

Because today is 2 Shorts Tuesday. Why YouTube Shorts ads?

Because YouTube Shorts ad inventory is only going to keep growing: 


5 Reasons Why More Creators Are Choosing YouTube Shorts Instead of TikTok

#1 - 💰 MORE MONEY 💰
YouTube made it easier to earn money with YouTube Shorts in 2024
by letting creators take a cut of ad money from their Shorts—a better deal than TikTok’s confusing payment system.

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Image source: Google

This works for both short videos and regular YouTube content, making it safer for creators who want steady income.

#2 - ⛔TikTok Ban Rumors/Reality⛔
Rumors (and a quick reality) of a TikTok ban in the U.S. made many creators start posting on YouTube Shorts just in case. YouTube even let Shorts videos be 3 minutes long starting October 2024, copying TikTok’s style while giving creators more flexibility.

YouTube’s Big Advantages

#3 - 📈Built-in audience📈 
Shorts get boosted by YouTube’s recommendations and trending lists, helping creators grow faster. TikTok doesn’t connect as well to other apps or longer videos.

#4 - 🆕Different viewers🆕 
YouTube’s users are often older (25-34) vs. TikTok’s teen-heavy crowd, so creators can reach new fans.

#5 - 🤦‍♂️Creators Are Fed Up With TikTok🤦‍♂️
Many say TikTok’s rules change too often, and they’re tired of worrying about bans. YouTube feels more stable, especially with Google’s support for targeting the right audiences. The 3-minute Shorts also let them tell better stories without switching apps.


...And critically, most DTC & Direct Response advertisers are still under-leveraging YouTube Shorts as an ad placement.

(and the upside is huge)

So, what are some ways you can succeed with YouTube Shorts ads?

Let’s take a closer look at 2 YouTube Shorts ads doing well right now:


~ update from our friends at Funnel of the Week ~

Air Fryers, ‘Dark Posting’ & Category Creation for a $4B Market

Our friends at Funnel of the Week just released a new funnel breakdown

…This time it’s a DTC beauty brand using dark posting + smart benefit repositioning to turn a decades-old niche product into a mainstream hit.

The product? Shampoo bars. The angle? No longer “eco-friendly” - now it’s hair transformation stories like:

“My hair grew 4 inches in 2 months”
“Finally found the solution for my thin, lifeless hair”

And the growth opportunity is huge:

  • US shampoo bar market: $4.13B, growing 7.7% annually
  • Only 35% of consumers know this category exists
  • Only 8% have tried solid shampoo bars

Go here to see more at Funnel of the Week….

Inside this breakdown, you’ll see:

✓ All “dark post” influencer accounts running now - and how they target different demos
✓ Creative strategy that shifts from eco benefits to personal transformation
✓ The awareness stage moves that take someone from “never heard of it” to “ordering today”
✓ How this exact framework has created billion-dollar markets before (electric toothbrushes, plant-based meat, and more)

Go here to see more inside Funnel of the Week


📱 Ad #1: “You Don’t Need Motivation. You Need Discipline.” — Wisey Returns with Emotional Relevance

First up for this week - this 37-second YT Short is raw, internal, and quietly transformational. It feels like a diary entry or therapy share—until you realize it’s an ad.

Then it becomes a masterclass in low-friction persuasion.

 ✅ First-person confession = emotional access
  “Therapist recommended it” = built-in authority
  Personalized solution = logic & uniqueness
  CTA = relief, not urgency

Let’s break it down!

Hook – “You Don’t Need Motivation…”

Visual: Low-energy speaker in cluttered home setting

👉 Why it works:

•Instantly flips a self-help cliché: motivation ≠ answer.

•“Ruining my life” creates emotional stakes in 5 seconds.

•Quiet, unpolished delivery = authenticity.

Middle – Spiral of Problems + Recommendation

Visual: Messy scenes → therapist conversation

👉 Why it works:

•Piles relatable pain points: late, distracted, unmotivated.

•“Therapist recommended this course” feels earned, not pitched.

•Subtly positions the app as a breakthrough, not a tool.

Solution – “Discovered My Discipline Type”

Visual: App UI + exercise visuals

👉 Why it works:

•“Not another planner app” kills common objections.

•Personalization (“my discipline type”) sounds intelligent.

•Exercises = low-friction next step.

CTA – “I Finally Feel Happy”

Visual: Brighter setting, smiling user

👉 Why it works:

•Ends with emotional payoff, not a discount.

•No price, no push—just satisfaction.


🔑  Key Takeaways from this Ad 

  • Starts with emotional vulnerability
  • Uses therapist rec for social proof
  • Reframes productivity tools with identity angle
  • Soft CTA fits perfectly with tone


Finally, here’s what the landing page in use by this advertiser looks like:

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👣 Ad #2: “My Feet Were Weak and I Had No Idea” — Vivo Barefoot Turns a Shoe Into a Human Reboot

Next up - an ad that is calmly persuasive and proof-backed:

It mimics a podcast highlight but converts like a well-sequenced product pitch.

 ✅ Personal revelation = immediate relatability
  Podiatrist + study + founder = layered credibility
  Benefit = foundational human health
  CTA = direct + creator discount

Let’s get into more details:

Hook – “I Wish Someone Had Told Me Sooner”

Visual: Speaker in casual setting, holding shoes

👉 Why it works:

•Feels like advice from a friend, not an influencer.

•“Weak feet” is intriguing and surprising.

•Delivery tone = calm, curious, trustable.

Middle – Medical + Scientific Proof

Visual: Foot model, Liverpool study screenshot

👉 Why it works:

•“Podiatrist recommended…” = medical proof

•Liverpool University = academic credibility

•“60% stronger feet” = quantified transformation

CTA – Founder Deal + Discount Link

Visual: Discount code and link overlay

👉 Why it works:

•“I spoke to the founder” = high-trust endorsement

•“20% off at vivobarefoot.com/steven” is fast, clear, and creator-led

•Feels exclusive, even if it’s public

🔑  Key Takeaways from this Ad

  • Ad hides in plain sight as casual share
  • Triple-stack credibility: doctor + study + founder
  • Focuses on a unique angle: human re-alignment through feet
  • Creator code CTA feels personal and low-risk


To finish off with, here’s a quick look at this advertiser’s lander as well:

🚀 "Spy" on 23 Million YouTube Ads

(and Landing Pages)!


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With that, we’re all finished for this week! ✅

We hope this week’s selection of high-performing YouTube Shorts ads has sparked new ideas to test yourself!

Want more insights like these?

Stay tuned for next week’s VidTao 2 Shorts Tuesday…

…where we’ll continue breaking down winning YouTube Shorts Ads you can break down + model for your own creatives & campaigns.

And btw… If you have questions about YouTube ads or YouTube Shorts ads in particular?

Go here to schedule a free chat with our friends at Inceptly. Inceptly is a top Direct Response video ad agency, specializing in high-performing YouTube ad creatives & media buying.

Have a great week!

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