This document discusses different creative strategies and appeals used in advertising to influence consumer purchasing decisions. It describes how advertisers use creative strategies like catchy slogans and promotional techniques to grab attention. There are two main types of appeals - informational appeals that list product benefits objectively, and emotional appeals that stimulate emotions like fear, love or humor. Within these categories are different appeal types like feature, price, news, and social appeals used depending on the product and goals. Creative strategies and appeals are designed by advertising professionals to associate products positively with consumers' self-image, social standing or other psychological factors.