Creative testing results
Tough Guy Equipment
Tim Allen
July 30, 2025
With 7.51 seconds of Active Attention, Snapchat commercial is the strongest option for reinforcing small brand visibility. More than 7.51 / 15 of the ad is viewed actively, securing meaningful brand exposure before audience drop-off. For small brands, high Active Attention is crucial for competing with larger brands.
A supportive secondary format is in-feed, which delivers 2 seconds of Active Attention. When used together, these formats reinforce messaging and maximize recall.
With only 0.33 seconds of Active Attention, this format is a poor fit for mid-funnel campaigns. Other formats offer greater engagement, making them more effective choices.
At the consideration stage, immediate branding helps solidify recognition and familiarity. No changes needed—continue to reinforce distinctive assets.
On these platforms, users frequently disengage before mid-funnel messaging fully registers, particularly in fast-decay environments. For a small brand working to build recognition, this drop-off weakens impact—shortening the ad can improve efficiency and increase the likelihood that the message is absorbed.