Creative testing results
Koala
Snot Couch
July 22, 2025
With 6.6 seconds of Active Attention, Instagram stories is a top-tier choice for challenger brands seeking reinforcement. More than 5.97 / 16 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 in-feed. This option balances 5.97 of Active Attention with of Passive Attention, strengthening message recall.
Formats delivering only 0.01 seconds of Active Attention lack sufficient retention for mid-funnel campaigns. More effective choices are available to meet engagement objectives.
In mid-funnel campaigns, branding appearing late does not support objectives effectively. With only 41.4% of viewers still present, shift branding forward to improve retention.
These formats support ad lengths beyond 20 seconds, which is good for storytelling and sustained engagement, making them ideal for upper-funnel brand-building campaigns for leader brands. Reinforce branding midway for better retention.