Ad Final Flashcards
Advertising Plans Book
The book that describes in detail the research that was conducted, the advertising objectives, a complete target market analysis and competitor analysis, the insights found, the campaign strategy, the creative strategy and executions, any promotions, a media plan, and a campaign evaluation plan.
Exec Summary
short summary of the ad campaign
Situation Analysis
evaluation of the internal and external factors of the company and brand that assist in making future advertising decisions
SWOT
evaluaties a business's viability in the marketplace. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Advertising Plan
the plan that is used to reach the objectives desired to promote the company
Strategy
foundation on which every other aspect of the campaign is built
Creative plan
“How Statement” How will the strategy come to life through the creative executions?
Sales Promotion
the section of the plans book that contains a complete description of any and all integrated marketing communications that will be used in the campaign.
Media Plan
Includes media strategies, schedules, and budget summary
Evaluation
final step in the plans book–how the advertising plan will be evaluated for effectiveness
ROI
return on investment. Divide net profit by total assets
Creative Roles
delivers a relevant selling message in an unexpected manner
Creative Strategy
the overlaying theme the creative executions will take throughout the campaign–the foundation message you want to get across to the market.
Big Idea
What all your creative is based off of, VERY important!
Hard Sell
Using straightforward facts to sell a product
Soft Sell
Using emotions to put a product in a positive light
Lecture
like a college professor-facts, data, and needed information
Message Approaches
Thinking Approaches: Straightforward, demonstration, lecture, comparison, problem/solution
Feeling Approaches: Drama-dialogue
Straightforward Factual
uses no emotions, tricks, excitement or humor
Demonstration
shows the product being used
Comparison
contrasts product with that of other brands
Problem/Solution
bring up problem, show that advertiser’s plan is the solution
Slice of Life
combines the elements of a problem/solution and a drama approach but uses a “typical person” or “average Joe” to talk about a problem they’re having and how the advertiser’s brand solved the problem
Spokesperson/Endorser
this approach uses a celebrity, spokesperson, or an expert in the field who uses their name or title to add credibility to the brand
Teasers.
this approach teases and tempts the consumers without identifying the product directly so the consumers will listen to the rest of the ad or seek out additional information
Creative Department
contains copywriters and art directors (and creative directors)
Writing Effective Copy
Talk like you’re having a conversation! Record and listen to yourself. Use contractions and short sentences. It’s ok to start sentences with “and” or “but,” and end them with prepositions. Use common words, even slang. Ask questions. Write in an active voice. Only mimic our speaking though, not replicate it exactly.
Headlines
key element in print advertising-sometimes only part of ad that people read
Purpose of Headlines
communicates the creative concept
Types of Headlines
direct benefit, indirect benefit, factual, command how to, news, puzzle/curiosity, questions, associations, humor
Other Types of Copy
Subheads, taglines, slogans, body copy
Body Copy
the main chunk of text with all of the information
Characteristics of Radio Ads
typed in two columns: left-describes the source of sound and is written in all capital letters, right-gives the content of the message and it is written in upper and lower case paced directly across from the source
Conversational Style
Write like you’re talking
Elements of Radio Ads
voice, music, sound effects
Radio Ad Length
10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds (90 words in 30 second radio spot)
Characteristics of TV Ads
storyboard, usually 8-10 frames for a 30 second commercial.