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Choose the Right Test Framework

Ideally’s Message Test Frameworks help you evaluate your creative, from early strategic ideas to polished executions.

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Here’s a breakdown of each framework and what it’s best suited for:

Message Tests


Strategic territory test

Get early input on big ideas and creative direction.

Use this test when you want to explore initial concepts or strategic propositions and understand what themes resonate with your audience, and why.

You can test:

  • Value or strategic propositions

  • Taglines

  • Mood boards

  • Key visuals

  • Storyboards

  • Sketches

  • Illustrations

  • Voiceovers


Creative Communication Appeals Test

Understand how well your creative drives action.

This test is perfect for evaluating developed or semi-developed concepts to see if they’re influencing purchase intent or engagement as intended.

You can test:

  • Creative mock-ups

  • Short-form content

  • Explainer video scripts

  • Digital ads

  • Spokesperson or character ideas

  • Slogans


Creative Message & Comprehension Test

Find out what your audience is actually taking away.

When clarity is key, use this test to uncover how well your messages are understood, what’s being remembered, and how they’re being interpreted.

You can test:

  • Value propositions

  • Feature explanations

  • Taglines

  • Product descriptions

  • Voiceover scripts


A/B Test

Fine-tune your execution with direct comparisons.

Use A/B testing to compare different versions of similar creative with new eyes on each variant, great for optimising small but meaningful differences.

You can test:

  • Headline options

  • Taglines

  • Layout variations

  • Colour schemes

  • Talent

  • Packaging designs


Still not sure which test is right for you? Jump into the platform or chat with our team. We’re happy to guide you.

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