Advertising Exam 2, Ch 8 Flashcards
Copy
words in the advertisement
Examples of words in the advertisement
- Dialogue
- Voiceover
- Headline
- Tagline
- Words in logo
- Body copy
Headline is what?
most important copy component of a print ad
Direct headline
Product name, product benefit or attribute, straight to the point
Indirect headline
Curiosity, word play, makes reader interested in rest of ad, higher readership, doesn’t tell everything
Headline tasks
Attract attention, segment readers, lead readers to copy, one ad
Tagline
slogans, tasks, etc.
consistent through all ads
Tasks
Gain attention, provide consistent like to campaign, summarize brand position
What makes an effective Tagline?
Short, easy to remember, trigger thoughts about brand, have logo
Logo
visual design representing company or product
Component of body copy
Lead paragraph, interior paragraphs, final paragraphs
Lead paragraphs
Tied to headline, transition to body copy
Interior paragraphs
Details of the ad
Final paragraph
Call to action
Writing a Good copy
shows benefit To the reader, write to one person, relatable, involves reader, creates credibility, good writing style (conversational)