Creative testing results
Sonoma County Tourism
This is wine country.
August 13, 2025
With 5.08 seconds of Active Attention, Youtube pre-roll non-skippable is the most effective option for a small brand to achieve awareness objectives. More than 34% of the ad is actively consumed, ensuring strong message delivery before users disengage.
A complementary choice for boosting engagement is YouTube pre-roll skippable. With 3.45 seconds of Active Attention and 3.49 seconds of Passive Attention, it enhances visibility and reach.
Formats with less than 0.34 seconds of Active Attention are not viable for awareness-building, regardless of brand scale. Insufficient exposure before drop-off weakens effectiveness.
For a small brand, early branding is critical to maximize exposure and recall in an awareness-building campaign. This approach builds presence efficiently.
These formats offer a balance between storytelling and efficiency, making them well-suited for upper-funnel brand-building. For a small brand looking to establish awareness, reinforcing branding midway is crucial—this helps strengthen recall, build recognition, and stand out in a competitive landscape.