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Chapter 9 Creative Strategy: Implementation 1.

Ad Appeals & Execution Styles

Appeals: Informational/Rational Emotional (transformational ads...reach out & touch someone) Combining Rational and Emotional Appeals (3 levels of brand relationships: benefits, personality, & emotions) Reminder & Teaser advertising Ad Execution styles: Straight sell - straightforward presentation of information, often used with rational appeal. Scientific/Technical - cite technical evidence, lab studies, or endorsements by scientific
bodies.

Demonstration - illustrate key advantages by showing it in actual use. Comparison - used to execute competitive advantage over a competitor Testimonial - a person praises the product based on personal experience. Slice of Life - portrays a problem commonly faced in daily life with the product solving the problem. Animation - includes the use of animated characters such as cartoons (e.g., Jolly Green Giant). Personality Symbol - a central character is developed who delivers the message (e.g., Mr. Whipple). Fantasy - popular for emotional appeals, the product becomes a central part of situation. Dramatization - a short story with the product as the star. Humor - a funny portrayal of the product or service. Combination - use of more than one technique.

2. Creative Tactics
Headlines, Body Copy, Visual Elements, Layout, Video, and Audio.

3. Guidelines for Creative Output


consistent with mktg, advertising, & creative strategy objectives, appropriate for target mkarket, communicates clearly, not overwhelm message, media appropriate, & truthful, tasteful.

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