POV: A Birthday every boy dreams of...

@marteviousyoung

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SoundTikTok sound · Run Away with Me - Instrumental Version

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Promoted product

Scheels

Why it worked

The video taps into the universal appeal of a child's birthday celebration, creating relatable and aspirational moments through a series of fun activities and gift reveals. The use of 'choice cards' adds an element of surprise and engagement, making the viewer feel like they are part of the birthday experience.

Summary

A boy celebrates his ninth birthday with a day of activities chosen from cards, including breakfast at Perkins, shopping at Scheels and Target, picking out a cake at Hy-Vee, making pizzas at Pizza Ranch, and swimming at Luverne Aquatics & Fitness, culminating in a family celebration with gifts and cake.

Structure

1Birthday wishes and breakfast at Perkins
2Shopping spree at Scheels, Target, and Hy-Vee
3Pizza making party at Pizza Ranch
4Swimming and water fun
5

Original caption

One thing about #birthday in our family… we’re going to make the memories count.🥹 A full day of celebrating Asher from the moment he woke up to the final birthday #celebration we made sure he felt ALL the #Love ♥️ Watching his face light up throughout the day made every moment worth it. Happy 9th Birthday, Ash! We love you more than you’ll ever know.🎂🎉 #birthdayboy #theyoungfam

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Product placement

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: it ACTS as a place to eat breakfast. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Scheels: it ACTS as a store where the boy picks out a fishing rod and other items. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Target: it ACTS as a store where the boy picks out a video game. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Hy-Vee: it ACTS as a grocery store where the boy picks out a birthday cake. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Pizza Ranch: it ACTS as a restaurant where the boy and his friends make pizzas. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Luverne Aquatics & Fitness: it ACTS as a place to swim. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Prime: it APPEARS as a drink. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. PlayStation 5 game (Madden 27): it ACTS as a video game that the boy picks out. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Fishing rod: it ACTS as a gift the boy picks out. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Shock Doctor mouthguard: it ACTS as a product the boy picks out. Removing it would change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

POV: A Birthday every boy dreams of... Breakfast (Your favorite) Asher Young it's your ninth birthday we can go anywhere you wanna go let's go to Perkins that looks good Ash good choice Scheels "Pick your Birthday Fishing Rod" Scheels Yeah Birthday Money "A little extra spending Money" $50 Yes Madden 27 that's what you want? Choose your Birthday Dessert you want cookie cake alright let's go Pick up 5 Friends:) Rhys Cooper Thomas and Nolan I got the force Make your own Pizza at Pizza Ranch Yay make your pizza ranch yay first you're gonna put sauce on spread it with the bottom I don't know how to make We have more pineapple we have more everything sausage Scheels Fishing Center Birthday Money "A little extra spending Money" $50 Yes Madden 27 that's what you want? Choose your Birthday Dessert you want cookie cake alright let's go Pick up 5 Friends:) Rhys Cooper Thomas and Nolan I got the force Make your own Pizza at Pizza Ranch Yay make your pizza ranch yay first you're gonna put sauce on spread it with the bottom I don't know how to make We have more pineapple we have more everything sausage that's cool Dang Asher you got a lot of pineapple happy birthday dear Asher love you Ash happy birthday happy birthday Ash One last Surprise What is this one last surprise PRIME

Transcript

it's your ninth birthday we can go anywhere you wanna go let's go to Perkins that looks good Ash good choice Scheels "Pick your Birthday Fishing Rod" Scheels Yeah Birthday Money "A little extra spending Money" $50 Yes Madden 27 that's what you want? Choose your Birthday Dessert you want cookie cake alright let's go Pick up 5 Friends:) Rhys Cooper Thomas and Nolan I got the force Make your own Pizza at Pizza Ranch Yay make your pizza ranch yay first you're gonna put sauce on spread it with the bottom I don't know how to make We have more pineapple we have more everything sausage that's cool Dang Asher you got a lot of pineapple happy birthday dear Asher love you Ash happy birthday happy birthday Ash One last Surprise What is this one last surprise PRIME happy birthday dear Asher love you Ash happy birthday happy birthday Ash