Creative testing results
Clorox
That Sweet, Sweet HVR
July 31, 2025
With a well-balanced mix of Active Attention (2.7) and Passive Attention (2.5), Youtube pre-roll non-skippable is ideal for reinforcement campaigns for leader brands.
A strong companion to enhance reach and engagement is Youtube pre-roll skippable. This format, with 2.06 seconds of Active Attention and seconds of Passive Attention, serves as a dependable secondary option.
With just 0.26 seconds of Active Attention, this format falls short for mid-funnel campaigns, making it unsuitable regardless of brand scale. Better alternatives exist for driving engagement mid-funnel.
In a reinforcement-stage campaign, brand exposure after 4 sec weakens the reinforcement of key brand messages. At this point, only 14.9% of viewers are still engaged—move branding earlier for better recall.
This length is ideal for reinforcing brand associations, striking a balance between storytelling and clear call-to-action messaging. Placing branding midway strengthens recall.