The document discusses key aspects of advertising such as definitions, objectives, types, elements and what makes an advertisement effective. It defines advertising as any paid, non-personal presentation of ideas, goods or services by an identified sponsor. The main objectives of advertising are to inform, persuade, generate buzz, induce demand, remind, reinforce, change perception and build relationships. Common advertising media include television, newspapers, magazines, radio, internet, social media and email marketing. The document also outlines the main text, illustration, graphic and layout elements that make up an advertisement. It concludes by stating that an effective ad must create an impression for a product, influence a response and differentiate the product from competitors.