Adverts + set texts Flashcards
(Baby Dove) outline the visual/ ML of this ad
- wide shot of Asian mother with 3 kids - holding one, other 2 making mess
- boy in center throwing food in air
- fridge open
- mother looks caught off guard + in baggy clothes/ pjs
- in top left corner: ‘real life. real beauty’ slogan in all white caps sans serif. followed by Baby Dove logo
- shot in kitchen - diverts from typical studio settings
- in bottom right corner; ‘#BeautifullyRealMoms’ - hashtag appeals to digital natives + enables aud participation
(Baby Dove) what are the campaigns objectives
- to empower mothers
- to compete with Johnson & Johnson
- to unite W on their journey through parenthood
- to represent ‘real people’
- to challenge ‘perfect’ images of mothers and children
(Baby Dove) outline the intertextuality in this ad
- the ad references the wider campaign through the use of slogan + hashtag
- multiplatform approach
(Baby Dove) outline the stereotypes in this ad
- in some ways, the ad reinforces but also subverts the pre constructed societal stereotype of mothers
- the location of the kitchen reinforces the idea of a mother as a housewife/ homemaker/ domestic caregiver
- challenges put together/ organised stereotype by presenting chaos + a mother trying to maintain control dressed in oversized shirt w/o makeup
- this rep is positive as it normalises the situation - children are happy + fridge is full
- avoids the clichés of ‘maternal bliss’
(Baby Dove) what are the key ideologies/ viewpoints presented in this ad
- consumerism
- feminism
- multiculturalism
(Baby Dove) outline the social groups represented in this ad
- women: positive rep - challenges stereotypes of beauty - natural is beautiful. sole use of W reinforces W as primary caregiver
- social class: mise-en-scene connotes MC lifestyle - breaks down societal barriers by showing that MC can lead unorganised lives too
- ethnicity: positive rep - reflects + celebrates multicultural society
(Baby Dove) outline the cultural contexts in this ad
- rise of celeb culture + influencer mothers has impacted ideology of motherhood - glamorised it
- WPPed Cream: found millennial mothers feel under pressure to be perfect
- Dove is capitalising on this; acknowledging their insecurities and empowering them
(Baby Dove) outline the social contexts in this ad
- recent research shows that mothers are still primary caregivers despite changing social attitudes
- Almost half of parents dont think that fathers are held to the same standards as mothers
(River Island) outline the visual/ ML of this ad
- maroon studio back drop - romantic + passionate
- model wears gold bomber jacket + cap + is in a wheelchair
- direct address to camera
- ‘smooth moves only’ in centre followed in smaller font underneath, ‘#labelsareforclothes’ - appeals to digital natives + encourages aud participation
- medium long shot to intentionally show wheelchair + outfit
- RI logo at bottom centre - an est brand
(River Island) outline the objectives of this ad
- to challenge societal and global stereotypes by featuring under and often misrepresented groups
- to promote inclusivity and diversity
- to celebrate individuality + not define individuals by their ability/ stereotype
(River Island) outline the model in this ad
- Jordan Luce; a French romantic
- a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player
(River Island) outline the use of persuasive techniques in this ad
- persuasive language: ‘smooth’ carries connotations of being suave + polished. persuades aud to buy clothes as its transformative
- lifestyle: the ad challenges stereotypes + suggests and shows how RI clothing is for everyone
- beauty appeal: ad focuses on empowerment + celebrating differences
- celeb endorsement: Jordan luce is the face of the campaign
(River Island) outline the intertextuality of this ad
- the ad references the wider campaign through he hashtag (#labelsareforclothes)
- the campaign includes down syndrome + plus size people
(River Island) outline the key ideologies/ viewpoints of this ad
- consumerism; conveys message that consuming offers fulfilment
- celeb culture; features a sporting celeb
- inclusion
- individualism; emphasises the individual over their social group
- multiculturalism
(River Island) outline the stereotypes of this ad
- people with disabilities are often represented as weak, inferior + vulnerable
- they have often been under/ misrepresented within the media
- this ad challenges this + gives a platform to the disabled