The document discusses print advertising, detailing its components, including headlines, subheads, body copy, visual elements, and layout. It emphasizes the importance of each element in capturing attention and conveying a message effectively. Various types of headlines are introduced, highlighting their roles in attracting readers and enhancing the advertisement's appeal.

1. Print Ad
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Nijaz N

2. Print media
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• Print advertising includes printed
advertisements in newspapers, magazines,
brochures, posters, and outdoor boards
• Print provides more detailed information, rich
imagery, and a longer message life
• Mainly :
1. Newspaper
2. Magazine

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Creative tactics for print advertising
• There are three basic components of a print ad
1. The headline,
2. Body copy, and
3. The visual elements or illustrations.
 These elements are brought together through a layout.

4. Creative Tactics for print advertising
1. HEADLINES
 The headline refers to the words in the leading position of the
advertisement
 Likely to be read first or are positioned to draw the most attention.
 The most important function of a headline is to attract the readers’
attention and make them interested in the remainder of the advertising
message.
 There are various types of headlines including:
• Direct headlines – straightforward and informative in terms of the
message presented.
• Indirect headlines—provoke curiosity and intrigue by using
questions, challenges, provocations, and other methods

5. Creative Tactics for print advertising
2. SUBHEADS
 These subheads usually appear in a smaller type size than the
main headline and are generally larger the type size used for the
body copy.
 They are used to break-up or section off large amount of body
copy and highlight key sales points in the ad.
3. BODY COPY
 The main text portion of a print ad is referred to as the body copy.
 Body copy content depends on the type of advertising appeal and/or
execution style being used.

6. Creative Tactics for print advertising
4. VISUAL ELEMENTS
 Visual components often dominate print advertising and play a
very important role in determining effectiveness.
5. LAYOUT
 A layout refers to the physical arrangement of the various parts of
the ad including the headline, subheads, illustrations, body copy
and any identifying marks.