In 2025, the feed is a battlefield — and short-form video is the weapon of choice. The brands that win are those that master storytelling in under 20 seconds.

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Why Short-Form Wins

Attention spans are shrinking, but appetite for content isn’t. People don’t avoid ads; they avoid irrelevant ads. Short-form video wins because it delivers:

• A hook in the first 3 seconds.
• A story that feels authentic.
• A call-to-action that feels natural.

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Real-World Inspiration

• Kaufland Romania became the first Romanian brand to reach 1 million followers on TikTok. Their playful challenges gained over 21 million views and even won them the “Greatest Branding” award at the TikTok Ad Awards 2024.
• Cupio, a Romanian beauty brand, leveraged TikTok Ads to expand their reach and engage younger audiences, using authentic and trend-aware video storytelling.

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Mini Case Study

A beauty brand shifted from photo ads to quick tutorials (“3 steps in 15 seconds”). Engagement doubled, cost per conversion dropped. Why? Video made the product tangible.

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Conclusion

Short-form video isn’t about production value — it’s about emotional value. The challenge is building a repeatable system, not chasing virality.

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