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Casual Articles - What Advertising Can and Cannot Do
Graphic Design is a very challenging creative and artistic job. Graphic designer has to be able to solve the task given and comes up with the idea of visual communication which not only attractive but yet persuading the viewers/readers to grab the message behind it and arouse the emotion, logic and certain needs. Generally, graphic designer use a lot of pictures, symbols, letters and any other graphic elements.Sometimes, Graphic Designer is assigned to do the lay out or composition of many words or long sentences on many pages. In this case, letters or typography is no longer as an additional element but they are the main element of the graphic communication known as books, brochures or catalogue.Either as an
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not
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Advertising experts identify customers who are in the “shopping” mode and place them in two distinct categories. They will either be a RELATIONAL OR TRANSACTIONAL shopper.
The Transactional shopper:
a. thinks short term
b. cares only about today’s transaction
c. enjoys shopping and negotiating
d. fears only paying more than is necessary
e. is willing to spend time, lots of it, investigating
f. considers himself informed and expert
g. hinges every transaction on price
Because of these traits the transactional shopper is always the quickest to respond to ads. Their response is also very predictable, they want the price up front and then they will decide whether to continue their shopping experience. If you will pay attention you will see that almost all of your competition and you as well, advertise for this shopper with best price, lowest payment, biggest discount, biggest rebate, etc. Since we cannot get away from drawing the transactional shopper and missing that segment of the market let’s take a look at ad elements that appeal to this buyer.
1. Begin with your volume sellers.
Transactional ads do not create desire; they merely capitalize on a desire that is already there.
2. Reduce the price to your lowest acceptable figure.
The lower the price, the faster they will come.
3. Explain why you are offering the price.
The volume of quick-response traffic will be directly tied to your explanation. “We are overstocked.” “We must reduce inventories.” “Construction
Sale”, you get it.
4. Create a time limit.
This shopper wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
5. Low prices don’t impress unless there is a quality product being sold.
Don’t advertise junk, nobody wants it.
6. Be specific.
Ambiguous claims like “up to” or “selected models only” do not appeal to this shopper.
7. In print ads consider using red as a second color.
It creates a sense of urgency.
BE AWARE OF THE DIMINISHING RETURN OF THIS TYPE OF ADVERTISING…DO IT TOO OFTEN AND IT LOSES EFFECTIVENESS
You will end up with buyers who want to “wait for the next sale” “wait for the end of the month blow-out”, etc. A number of customer loyalty studies have shown that customers who buy for the reason of price alone will leave you for the very same reason.
The Relational shopper:
a. thinks long term
b. considers this transaction to be one of several
c. is not as committed to comparison shopping or negotiation
d. fears only making a poor choice about what or where to buy
e. looks for an expert that will build trust
f. considers the time spent shopping part of the purchase price
g. is more likely to become a repeat customer
Relational ad strategies should be designed to make your product or business the one they think of and feel best about. These shoppers are impressed by:
1. The owner or manager as spokesperson.
2. A natural, unaffected style. No “IRS Seizure Sale” for this shopper.
3. Lack of “puffery”. Not everyone is the biggest, sells the most or has the most.
4. Lack of time limits. They want to know you will be here “today, tomorrow or whenever”.
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not
Is it just me or is business getting tougher? Look around gas prices are rising and all the manufacturing jobs are going elsewhere? What should we do? The only thing certain about our economy today, is that it will look different tomorrow. How computers changed the economies of the 80's and 90's, today we deal with cheap foreign labor.The North American economy used to have an advantage in that we were well educated and technologically advanced. This allowed us to charge more, produce quicker and raise our standard of living. Margins were high which allowed more disposable income, grew our middle class and led us to more millionaires than ever before. While this had it's positives, it also had it's negatives.
e. is willing to spend time, lots of it, investigating
f. considers himself informed and expert
g. hinges every transaction on price
Because of these traits the transactional shopper is always the quickest to respond to ads. Their response is also very predictable, they want the price up front and then they will decide whether to continue their shopping experience. If you will pay attention you will see that almost all of your competition and you as well, advertise for this shopper with best price, lowest payment, biggest discount, biggest rebate, etc. Since we cannot get away from drawing the transactional shopper and missing that segment of the market let’s take a look at ad elements that appeal to this buyer.
1. Begin with your volume sellers.
Transactional ads do not create desire; they merely capitalize on a desire that is already there.
2. Reduce the price to your lowest acceptable figure.
The lower the price, the faster they will come.
3. Explain why you are offering the price.
The volume of quick-response traffic will be directly tied to your explanation. “We are overstocked.” “We must reduce inventories.” “Construction
Sale”, you get it.
4. Create a time limit.
This shopper wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
5. Low prices don’t impress unless there is a quality product being sold.
Don’t advertise junk, nobody wants it.
6. Be specific.
Ambiguous claims like “up to” or “selected models only” do not appeal to this shopper.
7. In print ads consider using red as a second color.
It creates a sense of urgency.
BE AWARE OF THE DIMINISHING RETURN OF THIS TYPE OF ADVERTISING…DO IT TOO OFTEN AND IT LOSES EFFECTIVENESS
You will end up with buyers who want to “wait for the next sale” “wait for the end of the month blow-out”, etc. A number of customer loyalty studies have shown that customers who buy for the reason of price alone will leave you for the very same reason.
The Relational shopper:
a. thinks long term
b. considers this transaction to be one of several
c. is not as committed to comparison shopping or negotiation
d. fears only making a poor choice about what or where to buy
e. looks for an expert that will build trust
f. considers the time spent shopping part of the purchase price
g. is more likely to become a repeat customer
Relational ad strategies should be designed to make your product or business the one they think of and feel best about. These shoppers are impressed by:
1. The owner or manager as spokesperson.
2. A natural, unaffected style. No “IRS Seizure Sale” for this shopper.
3. Lack of “puffery”. Not everyone is the biggest, sells the most or has the most.
4. Lack of time limits. They want to know you will be here “today, tomorrow or whenever”.
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not
Businesses are opening at an ever expanding rate, making competition for customers fierce. In order to keep up with the demands in the world today new businesses need to keep in mind the importance of good communication. The most important piece of equipment you will purchase for your business is the phone.Even before a business opens its doors the phones should be up and running and all employees need to be familiar with their use. Depending on the size of the business you can decide first what type of service will be needed to maintain excellent communication service. You need to be sure the phone service is reliable and that all calls can be answered in a timely matter.For a small business you may only nee
The lower the price, the faster they will come.
3. Explain why you are offering the price.
The volume of quick-response traffic will be directly tied to your explanation. “We are overstocked.” “We must reduce inventories.” “Construction Sale”, you get it.
4. Create a time limit.
This shopper wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
5. Low prices don’t impress unless there is a quality product being sold.
Don’t advertise junk, nobody wants it.
6. Be specific.
Ambiguous claims like “up to” or “selected models only” do not appeal to this shopper.
7. In print ads consider using red as a second color.
It creates a sense of urgency.
BE AWARE OF THE DIMINISHING RETURN OF THIS TYPE OF ADVERTISING…DO IT TOO OFTEN AND IT LOSES EFFECTIVENESS
You will end up with buyers who want to “wait for the next sale” “wait for the end of the month blow-out”, etc. A number of customer loyalty studies have shown that customers who buy for the reason of price alone will leave you for the very same reason.
The Relational shopper:
a. thinks long term
b. considers this transaction to be one of several
c. is not as committed to comparison shopping or negotiation
d. fears only making a poor choice about what or where to buy
e. looks for an expert that will build trust
f. considers the time spent shopping part of the purchase price
g. is more likely to become a repeat customer
Relational ad strategies should be designed to make your product or business the one they think of and feel best about. These shoppers are impressed by:
1. The owner or manager as spokesperson.
2. A natural, unaffected style. No “IRS Seizure Sale” for this shopper.
3. Lack of “puffery”. Not everyone is the biggest, sells the most or has the most.
4. Lack of time limits. They want to know you will be here “today, tomorrow or whenever”.
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not
Chances are good that you have at least one of them hidden away somewhere at the back of your cupboard! Research shows that an estimated 75% of people say they will keep promotional material that they actually find useful, such as mugs.Promotional mugs are a great marketing tool partly because they can be manufactured in a variety of materials – ceramic, metal, glass and plastic. Different styles of mugs tend to appeal to different target markets – travel mugs may appeal to families; while younger people may prefer a contemporary mug design.Your design and the wording can be changed accordingly, depending on the target audience. One of the drawbacks of a promotional mug is that it gives you a relatively small
The Relational shopper:
a. thinks long term
b. considers this transaction to be one of several
c. is not as committed to comparison shopping or negotiation
d. fears only making a poor choice about what or where to buy
e. looks for an expert that will build trust
f. considers the time spent shopping part of the purchase price
g. is more likely to become a repeat customer
Relational ad strategies should be designed to make your product or business the one they think of and feel best about. These shoppers are impressed by:
1. The owner or manager as spokesperson.
2. A natural, unaffected style. No “IRS Seizure Sale” for this shopper.
3. Lack of “puffery”. Not everyone is the biggest, sells the most or has the most.
4. Lack of time limits. They want to know you will be here “today, tomorrow or whenever”.
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not
With the recent corporate scandals of Enron and WorldCom, the popularity and necessity of executive background checks has greatly increased. In order to protect themselves from potential disasters later on, many companies are now requiring extensive investigation on prospective executives to verify their employment and educational history as well as information regarding any past wrongdoings.As with any other type of pre-employment background investigations, employers need to have the appropriate disclosures available. According to Federal law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, applicants must sign and date specific disclosures regarding the various types of background checks employers desire. It is important to res
5. Statements that indicate honesty. The public isn’t stupid. Make claims that a person of integrity would make.
6. Words that indicate competency. Remember, the fear of this shopper is they will buy the wrong one. Or from the wrong person. Use terms such as “Certified”, “Professional”, “Courteous”, “Service Oriented”, etc.
THESE ADS WILL SEEM TO DO NOTHING AT FIRST, BUT WILL BE EFFECTIVE OVER THE LONG TERM.
STYLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE
There is a huge difference between saying something powerful and saying something powerfully. The message in your ads should never expire.
You have made the choice of what type of advertising to feature in your next campaign. The ads look great, but how will you ensure their success?
1. Advertise in the right place. Be aware of the publications and broadcast media that reach the audience you want to. Spreading your ads too thin is not effective use of your dollars.
2. Advertise at the right time. Frequency does not refer to the number of times the ad runs, it refers to the number of times the right audience sees it. If no one else advertises in the Wednesday paper do not think that is the day for you. That is like building your business a mile from the shopping mall. Shoppers are accustomed to looking at the same place, at the same time.
3. Remove the barriers. Is the phone operator ready to answer the call? Does the sales staff know what you are advertising and what the terms are? Is there anything preventing a customer who responds to an ad from taking delivery on the spot? Is your ad in line with your manufacturer’s advertising program?
4. Track the response. Some effort here will pay huge dividends. If you don’t know what is and isn’t working why bother to advertise at all?
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