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Ad Creative Pretest: Appeal, Clarity & Purchase Intent

Pretest ad concepts by measuring unaided message recall, emotional appeal, clarity, personal relevance, and behavioral intent. Designed for researchers and marketers evaluating creative executions before launch.

Sample questions

A preview of what’s in the template. Every question is editable before you launch.

24 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome and thank you for participating in this study. You will review one ad concept and share your honest reactions. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested only in your personal opinions. Your responses are confidential and will be reported in aggregate only. Participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time. This survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. When you are ready, please continue to the next page.

Q02
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Please take a moment to carefully review the ad concept shown below. When you are ready, continue to the next page. [Researcher note: Insert the assigned ad concept (image, video, or copy) here. Use survey-platform randomization to assign respondents to Concept A, B, or C. Enforce a minimum 15-second exposure before the 'Next' button appears.]

Q03
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In your own words, what is the main message of this ad?

Q04
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Overall, how appealing is this ad to you?

Q05
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How believable is the claim or promise made in this ad?

Q06
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Based on this ad, how likely would you be to consider the product or service being advertised?

Q07
Multiple Choice

Which parts of the ad worked best for you? Select up to three.

Q08
Multiple Choice

Where do you typically notice ads like this one? Select all that apply.

Q09
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What is your age?

Q10
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Thank you for your time — your feedback has been recorded. Your responses will help improve future advertising. You may now close this window.

Q11
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What was your first reaction when you saw this ad?

Q12
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What most influenced your reaction to this ad?

Q13
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How unique or different does this ad feel compared to other ads you have seen?

Q14
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How likely would you be to share this ad with someone you know?

Q15
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If you could change one thing about this ad, what would it be?

Q16
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In the last 30 days, how often have you noticed ads similar to this one?

Q17
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes your gender?

Q18
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How clear was the main message in this ad?

Q19
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To what extent did this ad make you feel something (e.g., excited, curious, amused, inspired)?

Q20
AI Interview

We would like to understand your reactions to this ad in a bit more depth. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of follow-up questions based on your earlier responses.

Q21
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In which region do you currently live?

Q22
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How relevant is this ad to your needs or interests right now?

Q23
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Based on your responses throughout this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about this ad?

Q24
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How clear was the ad about what it wanted you to do next?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

Ready to launch?

Open this template in the editor. Every part is yours to change before the first respondent sees it.