Creative testing results
DNA
DNA Pink Friday postpaid
December 10, 2025
With 1.59 seconds of Active Attention, Facebook feed is a top-tier choice for challenger brands seeking reinforcement. More than 13% of the ad is actively viewed, ensuring sustained message delivery before viewers scroll away or skip. For challenger brands, securing Active Attention is key to competing with leaders.
A reliable secondary platform to amplify engagement is Instagram feed. This option balances 1.41 seconds of Active Attention with 0.56 seconds of Passive Attention, strengthening message recall.
Formats delivering only 0.36 seconds of Active Attention lack sufficient retention for mid-funnel campaigns. More effective choices are available to meet engagement objectives.
The first clear branded moment does not occur until the back half of the ad, by which point audience attention has significantly declined. Without the support of a highly distinctive and widely recognised brand asset (such as a famous colour), early brand linkage is weak. This is particularly problematic when the creative features more established products, as attention is more likely to anchor to those cues. To mitigate misattribution risk, key distinctive brand assets need to appear upfront.
These formats are not well-suited for 15-20 second ads, as users tend to disengage quickly on scrollable channels. Shorten the ad to improve performance and align with formats optimized for shorter, more efficient high-impact content.