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Optiq Creative Scorecard

What makes a video work? A clear look at the creative best practices behind your scorecard.

20creative checks
6pillars
5objective profiles
0–4rating scale

The big picture

The same creative checks, with emphasis that changes to match your objective.

General creative review when no single outcome dominates.

6creative pillars
Attention & relevance20%
Brand & memory20%
Value & proof20%
Story & experience15%
Action & journey15%
Placement & access10%

These percentages are rubric weights, not video results. The score reflects creative quality — it does not predict views, clicks or sales.

What we look for

From the opening frame to the final next step.

0

Absent, harmful or unusable against the criterion.

1

Weak execution.

2

Functional execution.

3

Strong execution.

4

Excellent observable execution.

Attention & relevance

3 checks

Brand & memory

3 checks

Value & proof

4 checks

Story & experience

3 checks

Action & journey

3 checks

Placement & access

4 checks

Same idea. Different placement.

Format, sound and storytelling should fit where your video appears. There is no universal ideal length or safe zone.

Instagram

Reels / Stories

Lead with a recognisable moment, integrate the brand and review the full interface overlay.

Facebook

Reels / Stories

Retain Reels-native composition. Check the actual Facebook preview separately from Instagram.

Facebook / Instagram

Feed

Use close framing, clear hierarchy and enough time to read. Inspect feed rendering rather than blindly reusing Reels.

Threads

Feed video

Use conversation-led context and clear brand meaning. Score the actual version under the universal rubric.

TikTok

In-feed / Spark video

Use a relevant hook, tangible proposition and natural delivery. Official guidance places proposition in first 3s and hook within first 6s.

YouTube

Shorts

Relatable, casual and entertaining execution can fit the feed. Keep the brand and message connected to the story.

YouTube

Skippable in-stream

Earn attention and establish brand/value before viewers can skip. Build the whole story around the objective.

YouTube

In-feed / organic long-form

Assess the title/thumbnail and opening together. Deliver the value viewers chose to watch, with a clear brand role.

LinkedIn

Feed / Audience Network video

Use clear professional relevance, credible expertise and human experience. B2B does not require an emotionless tone.

Snapchat

Single video / Story / Sponsored Snap

Show the product or service and hero message immediately. Use clear, conversational linear storytelling.

Snapchat

Commercials

Respect the non-skippable context with an entertaining, useful message and immediate identity.

Pinterest

Standard-width video

Make the product and useful outcome tangible. Provide an inspiring or practical reason to save or visit.

Pinterest

Max-width / premium video

Use a clear visual idea and deliberate branding; assess the larger canvas separately.

Reddit

In-feed video

Be clear that you are a brand, use conversational language and respect community context. Test early/final brand cues.

X

Timeline video

Use early movement, concise copy and an identifiable brand. Relevant conversation context can strengthen the idea.

X

Vertical video

Use a deliberate vertical story and check the exact CTA and interface treatment.

Research snapshot: 2026-10-21. Platform formats change; inspect the current placement preview.

Behind the scorecard

The definitions and research that keep every review consistent.