Creative testing results
Crosta
Brain sprout
July 28, 2025
With 14.6 seconds of Active Attention, Facebook in-stream is a top-tier choice for challenger brands seeking reinforcement. More than 11.16 / 40 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 pre-roll. This option balances 11.16 of Active Attention with of Passive Attention, strengthening message recall.
Formats delivering only 2.92 seconds of Active Attention lack sufficient retention for mid-funnel campaigns. More effective choices are available to meet engagement objectives.
In a consideration-stage campaign, early branding ensures familiarity, allowing audiences to connect with your brand’s message instantly.
Long ads struggle to hold attention on high-scroll environments, making them less effective for reinforcing brand messaging. For greater efficiency, switch to high-retention formats or reduce the ad length to 15 or 10 seconds.