Research brief

Which of the two proposed taglines, 'Free delivery on your first order' or 'Groceries at your door in 30 minutes', is more effective at driving trial intent for a grocery delivery service?

Based on a survey of 200 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 3:29 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 18 and older

Age 18-Any

Sample size 200

Completed / Failed 200 / 0

Which of these two taglines makes you more likely to try a new grocery delivery service?

Free delivery on your first order

59.0%

n=118

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Cost savings on the initial purchase

General interest in trying a new service

The convenience of rapid delivery

Reliability of the service promise

Groceries at your door in 30 minutes

37.0%

n=74

Respondents for this option · Drivers

The convenience of rapid delivery

Cost savings on the initial purchase

General interest in trying a new service

Reliability of the service promise

Neither of these options appeals to me

4.0%

n=8

Respondents for this option · Drivers

General interest in trying a new service

Reliability of the service promise

Free delivery on your first order audience

The 'Free delivery on your first order' tagline resonates most strongly with budget-conscious and older demographics.

118 / 200 respondents59%

The segment is significantly more likely to be aged 55-64 and have a high school education.

Respondents in this group are primarily located in the South and report annual household incomes under $50,000.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

Concerns about fresh produce quality and inability to hand-select items

My biggest concern is whether the fresh produce will actually be high quality, as I prefer to pick out my own fruits and vegetables to ensure they are fresh.

Concerns about hidden fees and total cost transparency

I am mainly worried that the final bill will be higher than expected due to hidden service fees or delivery surcharges that are not clearly stated upfront.

Concerns about order accuracy and the burden of resolving errors

My main concern is that the items I receive might not be accurate, which would create unnecessary complexity and waste my time when I am relying on a quick delivery.

Concerns about delivery reliability and schedule disruption

My main concern is that if the delivery is not reliable, it will disrupt my tight schedule and make it difficult to manage my time effectively.

Sampling data

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