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Ipsos Creative|Spark AI is trained on 18,000 responses.
TestMyAdvertising is trained on 18 trillion real-world outcomes.

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TestMyAdvertising Ipsos Creative|Spark AI
Speed 20 seconds 15+ minutes
Training Data 18 trillion outcomes 18,000 responses
Starting Price $99/test Contact sales
Account Required No Yes

Ipsos Has Two Problems

Problem 1: Their AI is trained on survey responses, not real behavior

In July 2024, Ipsos launched Creative|Spark AI to compete with faster AI tools. But here's what they don't highlight: their AI is trained on just 18,000 human survey responses.

TestMyAdvertising is trained on 18 trillion real-world outcomes - when two pieces of content competed for engagement in the real-world, which one won? We learn from what actually worked in market, not opinions about what might work.

That's a 1,000,000x difference in training data.

Survey responses tell you what people say they'll do. Real-world engagement outcomes show what actually worked when content competed in market.

Problem 2: Even their "fast" option isn't that fast

Ipsos markets Creative|Spark AI as delivering results "in as little as 15 minutes."

TestMyAdvertising delivers results in 20 seconds.

That's 45x faster. In the time Ipsos processes one test, you could run 45 tests and optimize your entire campaign.

Ipsos Product Comparison

Ipsos offers multiple Creative|Spark variants. Here's how TestMyAdvertising compares to each:

vs. Creative|Spark (Traditional)

TestMyAdvertising Ipsos Creative|Spark
Methodology AI + behavioral data Surveys + facial coding
Speed 20 seconds 24 hours - 2 weeks
Sample 200M+ real behaviors ~150 survey respondents
Starting Price $99/test $5,000-$15,000+ (estimated)
Bias Risk None Social desirability, survey fatigue

vs. Creative|Spark AI (Launched 2024)

TestMyAdvertising Ipsos Creative|Spark AI
Speed 20 seconds 15+ minutes
Training Data 18 trillion outcomes 18,000 responses
Data Type Real-world behavior Survey responses
Starting Price $99/test Contact sales
Self-Serve Yes, no account needed Requires Ipsos.Digital account
Sales Call Required No Often yes

vs. Creative|Spark Early (Concept Testing)

TestMyAdvertising Ipsos Creative|Spark Early
Use Case All phases: concept to finished cut Early-stage concepts
Speed 20 seconds Days to weeks
Starting Price $99/test Contact sales

Bottom line: Even Ipsos' newest, fastest AI product (Creative|Spark AI) is 45x slower than TestMyAdvertising and trained on 1,000,000x less data.

Why the Data Difference Matters

Ipsos: 18,000 survey responses

Ipsos Creative|Spark AI is trained on five years of their Creative|Spark survey database — about 18,000 human response cases. These are people sitting in a research environment, answering questions about ads.

The problem: survey environments don't reflect real life. People pay more attention, think more carefully, and give socially desirable answers. They're not scrolling at 11pm, half-watching TV, or skipping ads as fast as possible.

TestMyAdvertising: 18 trillion real-world outcomes

TestMyAdvertising is trained on 18 trillion real-world outcomes - when two pieces of content competed for engagement in the real-world, which one won? We learn from what actually worked in market, not opinions about what might work. We then proved with Fortune 500 & Super Bowl advertisers that this beats all other approaches to predicting real-world outcomes, and was awarded a patent on it.

No survey bias. No artificial environment. Just real market behavior.

Which would you trust to predict your ad's performance?

The Ipsos Experience vs. TestMyAdvertising

Getting started with Ipsos

  1. Visit Ipsos.Digital or contact a sales rep
  2. Create an account
  3. Navigate their enterprise platform
  4. Upload your creative
  5. Wait 15+ minutes (Creative|Spark AI) or 24+ hours (Creative|Spark)
  6. Review results in their dashboard
  7. Export or share with your team

Getting started with TestMyAdvertising

  1. Upload your ad options
  2. Pay $99
  3. Get your answer in 20 seconds

No account. No sales call. No learning curve.

When to Choose Ipsos vs. TestMyAdvertising

Ipsos makes sense when:

  • You need deep qualitative diagnostics (facial coding, emotional analysis)
  • You want to test in specific international markets where Ipsos has local panels
  • Your company already has an Ipsos enterprise contract
  • You need "big research company" credibility for internal stakeholders
  • Budget and speed aren't constraints

TestMyAdvertising makes sense when:

  • You need an answer fast — today, not next week
  • You're testing creative at any phase — from concept to finished cut
  • You want predictions based on real behavior, not survey responses
  • You don't have $10K+ per test
  • You want to test many variations cost-effectively
  • You don't want to sit through a sales process

The Patent Difference

Ipsos Creative|Spark AI uses their proprietary methodology built on survey data.

TestMyAdvertising uses a patented methodology (U.S. Patent 12,020,279) that we call an "inverted A/B test." Instead of buying media to see what works, we compare your ad against millions of assets with known real-world outcomes.

Less than 5% of AI patent applications are granted. Ours was — because the methodology is genuinely novel.

Proven Accuracy

TestMyAdvertising predictions have been validated in controlled tests with statistical significance:

3.6x

more TV acquisitions

Super Bowl advertiser

p < 0.05
4.4x

higher brand lift

Fortune 500 company, 22 CTV ads

p < 0.05
$3-4M

impact on paid SEM

B2C company

60-70%

prediction accuracy

across all client tests

Ipsos claims "sales validated KPIs" but doesn't publish controlled test results or accuracy rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does TestMyAdvertising compare to Ipsos Creative|Spark?

Ipsos Creative|Spark uses surveys and facial coding to measure ad response, with results in 24+ hours. Their newer Creative|Spark AI product delivers AI predictions in 15+ minutes, trained on 18,000 survey responses. TestMyAdvertising delivers AI predictions in 20 seconds, trained on 18 trillion real-world outcomes - when two pieces of content competed for engagement in the real-world, which one won? We learn from what actually worked in market, not opinions about what might work. We're faster (20 seconds vs. 15+ minutes), built on more data (1,000,000x more), and more accessible ($99 vs. enterprise pricing).

Is Creative|Spark AI the same as TestMyAdvertising?

No. While both use AI, the underlying data is fundamentally different. Ipsos Creative|Spark AI is trained on survey responses — what people say in a research environment. TestMyAdvertising is trained on 18 trillion real-world outcomes - when two pieces of content competed for engagement in the real-world, which one won? We learn from what actually worked in market, not opinions about what might work.

How much does Ipsos Creative|Spark cost?

Ipsos doesn't publish pricing publicly. Based on industry estimates, Creative|Spark (traditional) typically costs $5,000-$15,000+ per test. Creative|Spark AI pricing requires contacting their sales team. TestMyAdvertising starts at $99 per test with transparent, public pricing.

Can TestMyAdvertising do everything Ipsos does?

No. Ipsos offers a broader research suite including brand tracking, polling, focus groups, and deep qualitative diagnostics. TestMyAdvertising is focused specifically on predicting creative performance. If you need facial coding analysis or international panel research, Ipsos may be a better fit. If you need fast, accurate predictions of which ad will win, TestMyAdvertising is purpose-built for that.

Why would I choose a smaller company over Ipsos?

Ipsos has 20,000 employees and operates in 90 markets. That scale comes with enterprise complexity, sales processes, and pricing. TestMyAdvertising is built for speed and accessibility. You can test an ad in 20 seconds for $99 without talking to anyone. For many use cases, that's exactly what marketers need.

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