Reels & Stories: Why They’re Outperforming Static Ads on Meta in 2025

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Reels and Stories are outperforming static ads across Meta. Short-form video wins attention, generates the behavioural signals Meta’s optimisation engine feeds on, and drives a chain reaction: higher engagement, stronger signals, faster optimisation, lower costs and better results across CPM, CTR, CPC, CPA and ROAS.