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AVANTE GARDE
The suggestion that using this product puts the user ahead of the times e.g. a toy
manufacturer encourages kids to be the first on their block to have a new toy.

FACTS AND FIGURES
Statistics and objective factual information is used to prove the superiority of the product e.g. a
car manufacturer quotes the amount of time it takes their car to get from 0 to 100
k.p.h.

WEASEL WORDS
“Weasel words" are used to suggest a positive meaning without actually really making any
guarantee e.g. a scientist says that a diet product might help you to lose weight the way it
helped him to lose weight.

MAGIC INGREDIENTS
The suggestion that some almost miraculous discovery makes the product exceptionally effective
e.g. a pharmaceutical manufacturer describes a special coating that makes their pain reliever
less irritating to the stomach than a competitor`s.

PATRIOTISM
The suggestion that purchasing this product shows your love of your country e.g. a company
brags about its product being made in America and employing American workers.

DIVERSION
Diversion seems to tackle a problem or issue, but then throws in an emotional non-sequitor or
distraction. e.g. a tobacco company talks about health and smoking, but then shows a cowboy
smoking a rugged cigarette after a long day of hard work

PLAIN FOLKS
The suggestion that the product is a practical product of good value for ordinary people e.g. a
cereal manufacturer shows an ordinary family sitting down to breakfast and enjoying their
product.

SNOB APPEAL
The suggestion that the use of the product makes the customer part of an elite group with a
luxurious and glamorous life style e.g. a coffee manufacturer shows people dressed in formal
gowns and tuxedos drinking their brand at an art gallery.

BRIBERY
There is usually an incentive to buying the product. If you buy this product not only will you get
the product but you will get something else. e.g. For a limited time only you will get a free XXX
if you purchase this product.
TESTIMONIAL
A famous personality is used to endorse the product e.g. a famous basketball player (Michael
Jordan) recommends a particular brand of skates.

WIT AND HUMOR
Customers are attracted to products that divert the audience by giving viewers a reason to
laugh or to be entertained by clever use of visuals or language.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Avoid complexities, and attack many problems to one solutions. e.g. Buy this makeup and you
will be attractive, popular, and happy.

CARD STACKING
The propaganda technique of Card-Stacking is so widespread that we may not always be aware
of its presence in a commercial. Basically, Card-Stacking means stacking the cards in favor of
the product; advertisers stress is positive qualities and ignore negative. For example, if a brand
of snack food is loaded with sugar (and calories), the commercial may boast that the product is
low in fat, which implies that it is also low in calories. Card-Stacking is such a prevalent
rational propaganda technique that gives us only part of the picture.
GLITTERING GENERALITIES
The glittering generalities technique uses appealing words and images to sell the product. The
message this commercial gives, through indirectly, is that if you buy the item, you will be using a
wonderful product, and it will change your life. This cosmetic will make you look younger, this
car will give you status, this magazine will make you a leader-all these commercials are using
Glittering Generalities to enhance product appeal.

BANDWAGON
Bandwagon is a form of propaganda that exploits the desire of most people to join the crowd or
be on the winning side, and avoid winding up the losing side. Few of us would want to wear nerdy
cloths, smell differently from everyone else, or be unpopular.
The popularity of a product is important to many people. Even if most of us say we make out own
choice when buying something we often choose well-advertised items- the popular ones.
Advertising copywriters must be careful with the bandwagon propaganda technique because most
of us see ourselves as individuals who think for themselves. If Bandwagon commercial is to
obvious, viewers may reject the product

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Advertising techniques notes from ppt

  • 1. ADVERTISING TECHNIQUES notes from Power Point AVANTE GARDE The suggestion that using this product puts the user ahead of the times e.g. a toy manufacturer encourages kids to be the first on their block to have a new toy. FACTS AND FIGURES Statistics and objective factual information is used to prove the superiority of the product e.g. a car manufacturer quotes the amount of time it takes their car to get from 0 to 100 k.p.h. WEASEL WORDS “Weasel words" are used to suggest a positive meaning without actually really making any guarantee e.g. a scientist says that a diet product might help you to lose weight the way it helped him to lose weight. MAGIC INGREDIENTS The suggestion that some almost miraculous discovery makes the product exceptionally effective e.g. a pharmaceutical manufacturer describes a special coating that makes their pain reliever less irritating to the stomach than a competitor`s. PATRIOTISM The suggestion that purchasing this product shows your love of your country e.g. a company brags about its product being made in America and employing American workers. DIVERSION Diversion seems to tackle a problem or issue, but then throws in an emotional non-sequitor or distraction. e.g. a tobacco company talks about health and smoking, but then shows a cowboy smoking a rugged cigarette after a long day of hard work PLAIN FOLKS The suggestion that the product is a practical product of good value for ordinary people e.g. a cereal manufacturer shows an ordinary family sitting down to breakfast and enjoying their product. SNOB APPEAL The suggestion that the use of the product makes the customer part of an elite group with a luxurious and glamorous life style e.g. a coffee manufacturer shows people dressed in formal gowns and tuxedos drinking their brand at an art gallery. BRIBERY There is usually an incentive to buying the product. If you buy this product not only will you get the product but you will get something else. e.g. For a limited time only you will get a free XXX if you purchase this product.
  • 2. TESTIMONIAL A famous personality is used to endorse the product e.g. a famous basketball player (Michael Jordan) recommends a particular brand of skates. WIT AND HUMOR Customers are attracted to products that divert the audience by giving viewers a reason to laugh or to be entertained by clever use of visuals or language. SIMPLE SOLUTIONS Avoid complexities, and attack many problems to one solutions. e.g. Buy this makeup and you will be attractive, popular, and happy. CARD STACKING The propaganda technique of Card-Stacking is so widespread that we may not always be aware of its presence in a commercial. Basically, Card-Stacking means stacking the cards in favor of the product; advertisers stress is positive qualities and ignore negative. For example, if a brand of snack food is loaded with sugar (and calories), the commercial may boast that the product is low in fat, which implies that it is also low in calories. Card-Stacking is such a prevalent rational propaganda technique that gives us only part of the picture. GLITTERING GENERALITIES The glittering generalities technique uses appealing words and images to sell the product. The message this commercial gives, through indirectly, is that if you buy the item, you will be using a wonderful product, and it will change your life. This cosmetic will make you look younger, this car will give you status, this magazine will make you a leader-all these commercials are using Glittering Generalities to enhance product appeal. BANDWAGON Bandwagon is a form of propaganda that exploits the desire of most people to join the crowd or be on the winning side, and avoid winding up the losing side. Few of us would want to wear nerdy cloths, smell differently from everyone else, or be unpopular. The popularity of a product is important to many people. Even if most of us say we make out own choice when buying something we often choose well-advertised items- the popular ones. Advertising copywriters must be careful with the bandwagon propaganda technique because most of us see ourselves as individuals who think for themselves. If Bandwagon commercial is to obvious, viewers may reject the product