Thursday, December 13, 2012

Friday, December 15 slogans in advertising

Yesterday at the end of indentifying the sponsors, I asked you to give an analysis as to the target audience of these more creative ads. Although there were many excellent responses, one of your classmates expressed it ideally:



These advertisements are geared towards individuals between the ages of 18-35. I came to this conclusion because of the images used in the advertisements had an adult nature to them, but in a way were still immature. Children would not be able to understand some of them and older people would find some of them quite disturbing.

note also that some folks observed the artistic sophistication that would attract those with more disposable income and kudos to the individual who observed the metaphorical aspect.


On Monday, you have a definitions test on the 11 advertising techniques that were listed yesterday and again on this blog. The following are on a field trip this Monday. If you will not be in class, the expectation is that you will take the test either prior to leaving for the field trip or 8th period. This may be done before school, first, second or 9th period in the library. 
 Field trip participants: Matt Rapoza, Sidnee McDonald, Dorothy Wright, Juwan Ge, Keith Gamble, Brittany and Briana Jones, Arieanna, Kendal, Jenai, Javaris, Taquan, Shamira, Cindy and Becky
Slogans in Advertising
When well-used and oft-repeated, a slogan can become part of the fabric of a brand. But how do you build a strong connection between slogan and brand? It’s not simply a matter of tacking a slogan onto an ad, because an ad with a slogan isn’t necessarily more effective than an ad without one. A slogan that is merely an endline or sign-off to an ad is unlikely to make a contribution to the success of either the advertising or the brand; the creative must integrate the brand and slogan in such a way that the slogan can strengthen branding, or have some other effect.




Have some fun. Open up a word document and see if you can identify the product associated with the slogan.
These are due in class today. No extension.

Foods and Beverages

Makes hamburgers taste like steakburgers
Eaters, start your orders
Good to the last drop.
Have it your way.
Is it in you?
Love it for life
No rules, just right.
Think outside the bun.
We're cooking now.

Clothing and Fashion

A diamond is forever.
Because you're worth it.
fcuk advertising.
I am what I am.
Impossible is nothing.
Just do it.
The mark of a man
The jeans that built America
There's a bit of the west in all of us.

Automobiles

Born to perform.
Break through
Eye it - try it - buy it!
Designed for living. Engineered to last.
It's not your father's Oldsmobile anymore.
Inspiration comes standard
Zoom-Zoom.

Electronics, Broadcasting, Communications

1000 songs in your pocket.
Always low prices. Always
Acquire, manage and listen.
Do you have the bunny inside
Get more
Game on. And on. And on.
How many bars do you have?


Today we will continue analyzing advertisements for persuasive techniques. Rather than looking at ethos, logos, and pathos, though, I have posted a list of more specific techniques companies use to persuade consumers. (you will be employing some of these in your own commercials.) They use anything from the bandwagon technique (making you feel like everyone else is buying the product) to product comparison (comparing their product to an inferior product) to humor (focusing on making the audience laugh). I have tried to provide a variety of commercials that meet several of these techniques. Please look at all ten commercials to view and analyze. Much like earlier in the week, you will focus on the message, the target audience, the persuasive techniques used (from the list), and the effectiveness of the ad.
This is due by the end of class on Tuesday, December 18. Open a word document and look at the following commercials. Answer the following questions for each: 1. What is the message? 2. What is the target audience?  What within the commercial supports your response? (Be specific as to objects, lighting, music, individuals, setting, etc.) 3. What techniques, as listed above, are used and how exactly within the commercial? Use specific details / language to support your choice.

Persuasive Techniques: How Used, How Intended

Note: there will be a test this coming Monday, December 17, on the following  11 terms.


1. BandwagonUses the argument that a person should believe or do something because “everybody else” does
Consumers buy the product because they want to fit in. Consumers assume that if others buy it, the product must be good.


2.Bait and SwitchDishonest tactic in which a salesperson lures customers into a store with the promise of a bargain
Consumers are persuaded to buy a more expensive item.


3.Celebrity SpokespersonUses a celebrity or famous person to endorse a product
Consumers transfer admiration or respect for the celebrity to the product.


4.Emotional AppealsMake viewers feel certain emotions, such as excitement sadness, or fear
Audience transfers that feeling to the product.


5. Glittering GeneralitiesEmphasizes highly valued beliefs, such as patriotism, sadness, or fear
Consumers accept this information, often without enough real evidence to support the claim.


6.HumorUsed to make audiences laugh, but provides little information about the product or service
Consumers remember the ad and associate positive feelings with the product.
7.Individuality Consumers celebrate their own style, or rebel against what others are doing. Consumers perceive the product as unique, stylish, or cool.
8.
Loaded LanguageUses words with positive or negative connotations to describe a product or that of the competitor – such as purr, snarl, or weasel words
The words appeal to consumers’ emotions, rather than their reason. "Purr words", such as “fresh” or “juicy,” make a product seem more desirable.

9.
Name-callingAttacks people or groups to discredit their ideas
Consumers focus on the attack rather than the issues

10
. Plain FolkShows ordinary people using or supporting a product or candidate
Consumers trust the product because it’s good enough for regular folks.

11.
Product ComparisonCompares a product with the “inferior” competition
Consumers believe the feature product is superior.

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruav0KvQOOg





2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-9EYFJ4Clo




3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpOo26i7fgc





4. http://www.youtube.com/user/OldSpice?v=SbQjg_SvuBo&feature=pyv&ad=7731265217&kw=old%20spice%20commercial





5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVVQntkHtU





6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgymlJ4mbgg





7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSLOnR1s74o

8.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mNjTO0agJ0

9.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40DykbPa4Lc

10.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9pKUMvN7SU

If you got this far, here are the
correct responses for the slogans
Foods and Beverages

Makes hamburgers taste like steakburgers A-1
Eaters, start your orders. ~ Chipotle
Good to the last drop. ~ Maxwell House Coffee
Have it your way. ~ Burger King
Is it in you? ~ Gatorade
Love it for life. ~ Dannon Yogurt
No rules, just right. ~ Outback Steakhouse
Think outside the bun. ~ Taco Bell
We're cooking now. ~ Denny's

Clothing and Fashion

A diamond is forever. ~ DeBeers
Because you're worth it. ~ L'Oreal
fcuk advertising. ~ French Connection United Kingdom
I am what I am. ~ Reebok
Impossible is nothing. ~ Adidas
Just do it. ~ Nike, Inc.
The mark of a man. ~ Old Spice
The jeans that built America. ~ Lee
There's a bit of the west in all of us. ~ Wrangler

Automobiles

Born to perform. ~ Jaguar
Break through. ~ Cadillac
Eye it - try it - buy it! ~ Chevrolet
Ford. Designed for living. Engineered to last. ~ Ford
It's not your father's Oldsmobile anymore. ~ Oldsmobile
Inspiration comes standard. ~ Chrysler
Zoom-Zoom. ~ Mazda

Electronics, Broadcasting, Communications

1000 songs in your pocket. ~ Apple iPod
All the news that's fit to print. ~ The New York Times Always low prices. Always. ~ Wal-Mart
Acquire, manage and listen. ~ Apple Computer
Do you have the bunny inside? ~ Energizer Max
Get more ~ T-Mobile
Game on. And on. And on. ~ Apple iPod Touch
How many bars do you have? ~ AT&T Wireless

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