The problem-agitate-solve shape as a single image: the pain shown or stated, then the fix. Two halves, one argument.
When to use it
Cold traffic and problem-aware audiences. It is the format that does the most work when the viewer does not yet know they have the problem you solve.
The thing to get right
The problem half has to be specific enough to sting. A vague frustration is not agitation, and without agitation the second half has nothing to relieve.
The format at a glance
- Output — a still image ad.
- Structure — a single frame, with the copy composited on top.
- Family — Image ads.
- Recipe id — problem_solution, which is what you name when you ask for it by hand or from an agent.
Why does the problem half fall flat?
Usually because it is vague. A general frustration is not agitation, and without agitation the second half has nothing to relieve. Name the specific moment the problem happens rather than the category it belongs to.
Related formats
Static, direct-response creative for the feed: the headline, the offer, the proof, the comparison. Every word on these is composited by the app after the picture is rendered, so the copy comes out exactly as written.
- Mystery / curiosity hook — a curiosity-gap / open-loop ad that withholds the payoff to earn the click
- Offer / promo — a sale/offer/promo ad with a bold deal + CTA
- Bundle / value stack — a bundle or value-stack offer ad — multiple items + the total value + the deal
- Testimonial / review — a customer testimonial / 5-star review ad graphic
- As-seen-in / press — a press-credibility ad — "as seen in" outlet logos / a press-quote screenshot
- Comparison / vs — an "us vs the old way / competitor" comparison ad
The full catalog is on the creative recipes index.
Models that render it
This format is rendered by an image model, with the copy composited on top afterwards. Nano Banana Pro is the default pick. The image models page compares the rest, including FLUX.2 [klein], Grok Imagine and Reve 2.1.
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