Saturday, May 10, 2014

Lesson 5

What makes a good advertisement?

- attention grabbing
Appeals to basic sensory perceptions.

- trust development
Can be accomplished by linking product with likeable characters.

- positive associations
Such as: babies, cute animals, beautiful women.

- the desire hook
Why the customer would be better off with the product.

- action motivator
Calls to action. Humans take action if they see someone else do it.

- copy elements
Text explaining the product. Clear, concise, suitable font.

- graphic elements
Photography, illustration, logo. Integrate with text.

- color vs. B&W elements
B&W printing is cheaper.

- layout elements
The arrangement of elements, requires a focal point.

- size & shape elements
Different sizes vary in prices.

- placement elements
Direct mail solicitations generate leads more effectively than magazine ads do.

- titles
Strongest element: grab the attention of audience.

- artwork
Gives another chance to grab the reader's attention.

- body
Organize and emphasise message of the ad.

- contact
Very important, known also as signature. Example: logo.

- extras
Eg: coupons.

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