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Evaluating 3 Ad Concepts for CoinSwitch

30 participants across 3 investor cohorts. 15+ strategic insights that uncovered messaging gaps and refined campaign direction

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Participants
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3
Investor Cohorts
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3
Ad Concepts Tested
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15+
Strategic Insights

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⚠️ The Challenge

Which Ad Wins?

CoinSwitch needed to evaluate three creative concepts pre-launch across active investors, former investors, and crypto newcomers

🎯 Research Objectives

  • Assess ad comprehension, brand recall, emotional response, and behavioral intent across investor segments. Identify the highest performing concept and underlying drivers before media investment
🏆 Results Delivered

The Verdict

Side-by-side comparison of how each ad concept performed across all 3 investor cohorts

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Dog Ad

Emotional storytelling through pet ownership metaphor

Favorite45%
Second Choice30%
Least Favorite25%
Strong emotional appeal but failed to communicate product value. Viewers remembered the dog, not CoinSwitch.
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Train Ad

Journey metaphor connecting investment to life milestones

Favorite35%
Second Choice40%
Least Favorite25%
Balanced emotional connection with some product understanding. Late product reveal reduced overall impact.
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Theater Ad

Drama-driven narrative with theatrical storytelling

Favorite20%
Second Choice30%
Least Favorite50%
Weakest performer across all cohorts. Complex narrative confused viewers and buried the product message.
🔍 Critical Insights

What We Discovered

Beyond preference rankings, we identified structural issues requiring strategic correction:

❌Ads Failed to Communicate Product ValueCritical

Participants struggled to identify CoinSwitch’s features or benefits. Abstract metaphors without clear product context led to confusion.

⏰Late Product Reveal Reduced Impact

The brand appeared too late in the narrative. Participants formed assumptions before CoinSwitch was introduced.

💔Emotional Engagement ≠ Understanding

The Dog Ad generated excitement but failed to convert emotion into product comprehension. Engagement without clarity did not translate into intent.

🔒Trust Drives Adoption, Not Creative

Platform reputation, security, and peer recommendations drove choices—not ads. Messaging must build trust first.

📚Cohort 3 Needs Education, Not Metaphors

Non-crypto investors lacked basic understanding. They need educational content addressing volatility fears and knowledge gaps.

🎯No Differentiation Communicated

Active investors use multiple platforms already. None of the ads explained what makes CoinSwitch different or better.

👥One-Size-Fits-All Failed

Different cohorts required distinct messaging strategies.Cohort 1 sought differentiation.Cohort 2 prioritized trust.Cohort 3 required education

📈 The Impact

Delivering Strategy, Not Just Data

Comprehensive research that transformed creative direction with measurable business impact

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30
In-Depth Interviews
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45+
Research Hours
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15+
Strategic Insights
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100+
Actionable Recommendations

Strategic Recommendations

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Front-Load Product Identity

Introduce CoinSwitch within the first five seconds using clear on-screen messaging or voiceover.

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Develop Cohort-Specific Creative

Tailor messaging to each investor segment rather than deploying a single universal concept.

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Address Trust & Regulatory Concerns

Highlight compliance, security, and platform credibility - particularly for Cohorts 2 and 3.

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Balance Emotion with Clarity

Retain engagement while clearly articulating product benefits. Show functionality - not just symbolism

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Communicate Differentiation

Explicitly highlight CoinSwitch’s competitive advantages - features, rates, UI, and exclusive listings

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