Creative testing results
The National Lottery
Scratch Cards - Movie
March 12, 2026
Snapchat commercial is the most effective format for this campaign. With 84.05% of viewers engaging in the crucial early moments, it delivers strong Active Attention upfront, making it ideal for short-term conversion objectives. Leveraging this format ensures that the ad’s key messaging is delivered quickly, though branding only appears at second 4, so additional reinforcement is important to ensure viewers associate the creative with The National Lottery.
Facebook Stories provide moderate support for reinforcing messaging and extending reach. Active attention is 2.14 seconds, meaning viewers are only fully engaged for a portion of the 7-second ad. This format can supplement conversions, but because the brand appears late, it’s better used for reinforcement rather than primary messaging.
Pinterest standard video underperforms for short-term conversion goals. Only 0.48 seconds of Active Attention occurs, with early viewer drop-off, making it ineffective for immediate sales-focused campaigns. Consider using Pinterest for awareness or brand-building where early engagement is less critical.
Since the brand is introduced at second 4, it’s crucial to ensure that key messaging and visual cues are clear and memorable when it appears. For short-form ads on mobile feeds, consider adjusting creative so branding appears earlier or is reinforced visually to maximise recall.
Current 7-second ad length slightly exceeds optimal duration for scrollable platforms. Reducing the ad to 6 seconds and ensuring the brand appears earlier would improve Active Attention and conversion efficiency on mobile feeds. Shorter, punchy content delivers key messaging before viewer drop-off.