RISK TESTING

Predict reputational risk before it breaks

Pressure-test campaigns, packs, and claims across loyal, casual, and skeptical persona sets. Surface polarization risks, cultural sensitivity issues, and legal exposure before media commits.

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GUTSY PRE-LAUNCH ASSESSMENTPolarization ReadRisk Intelligence
82Core Appeal
65Backlash Risk
92Polarization
Competitive MarathonersPerformance-led runners who reward brands that respect their effort and identity.
Walker Casual ParticipantsInclusion-led casual movers who push back on exclusionary or competitive language.
Risk Signals Surfaced
Identity Signal
Competitive MarathonersIdentity Signal"Finally a brand that respects what we put into the miles"
82%Conv.
Exclusion Risk
Walker Casual ParticipantsExclusion Risk"Feels exclusionary. I do this for fun, not as a competition."
35%Conv.
Brand-Voice Win
Athletic Lifestyle ConsumersBrand-Voice Win"Strong brand voice. I want to wear it even if I don't race."
78%Conv.
THE PROBLEM

Risk usually shows up after the campaign is live

Traditional research catches broad sentiment, but misses the specific language that creates reputational risk. Gutsy lets teams pressure-test ideas early.

Launch first, respond laterFind concerns before launch

Score issues by severity, audience sensitivity, media amplification, and fixability.

Vague red flagsSpecific risk drivers

Understand exactly which word, cue, claim, or missing proof point creates concern.

One generic audienceStakeholder-specific risk

See whether consumers, employees, buyers, regulators, or social audiences react differently to the same idea.

RISK TESTING

Everything you need to reduce market risk

Reputation Risk

Surface brand trust issues before creative, claims, or launches go public.

Claim Backlash

Test whether proof, wording, or omission creates skepticism or criticism.

Safety Concerns

Identify ambiguity around ingredients, performance, usage, and product promises.

Sustainability Skepticism

Pressure-test environmental language for greenwashing perceptions and proof gaps.

Persona Severity

See which audience segments care most and what would de-escalate concern.

Response Planning

Get suggested edits, proof points, and mitigation paths before launch.

Proof before public risk

63,288Risk reactions
5,274Issues tested
80-95%Directional accuracy
10-secondSetup
POWERED BY DATA
GUTSY REPORTRisk IntelligenceSeverity-Calibrated Analysis
Sustainability Claim Launch Review
Sustainability Claim Launch ReviewPackaging, proof, claim wording, and response scenarios
12Risks
4High Flags
9Audiences
Trust GuardianSeverity high · proof-sensitive
Eco PragmatistConcern med · fixable
Social AmplifierAmplification high · tone-led
Risk Intelligence

Deep intelligence for every risky decision

Gutsy reports score severity, stakeholder sensitivity, amplification risk, proof gaps, and fixability so teams can improve ideas before they become issues.

4High flags
68%Risk reduced
12Risks ranked
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HOW IT WORKS

Test risk in minutes

1

Add the risky idea

Paste claims, campaign copy, packaging language, launch plans, or response options.

2

Choose sensitive audiences

Run the idea against consumers, stakeholders, and segments with different risk thresholds.

3

Get the risk read

Receive severity scores, concern drivers, and specific mitigation recommendations.

GUTSY

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