Merwyn FernandesTYBMM- 01Writing for Print MediaBODY COPYBOXES AND PANELSSLOGANSFunctions of SloganJingles
BODY COPYBody copy carries the selling message.No matter what style of copy you're writing, it should draw the reader from the headline and into the text.The copy approach is the way the copy and its appeal are presented.
Copy approachesCopy approaches can be grouped into three categories:Factual, direct or rational approachNarrative approach story boardProjective or emotional approach
Factual, direct or rational approachSeveral ways to work out this approacha. Direct selling information
b. Implied suggestion (“soft sell”)
c. Testimonial copy Body copy developed for the factual approach:Amplification of headline in the lead (1st sentence (s) of body copy)Proof or evidenceAdditional detailsClosing
Narrative approach story boardSeveral ways to work out this approach:a. Descriptive or human interest storyb. “Slice of life”c. Fictional testimony d. Monologue or dialoguee. Humor
Body copy developed for the narrative approach:PredicamentTransition to the product.Happy endingClosing (suggestion to the reader)
Projective or emotional approachThis approach puts the reader realistically into the situation, involving him emotionally through a projected “factual story”Eg. The emotional impact of this type is often felt in copy written about perfume.
BOXES AND PANELSBoxes and panels are great tools for the copywriterA box is copy with a line around all four sidesA panel is an elongated box that runs the whole length or width of an ad.Boxes are useful for framing information that the prospect must read.
Tips for Body copy;A writer must put conviction into their own copy.Keep your copy user friendly.Write for your audience-not yourself.Never oversell in your body copy.Keep your line of thought on track.Address arguments before they arise.
SLOGANSA slogan is a small attractive phrase used in the ad to sum up the advertising message in a few words.It should be so designed that it can be repeated , perhaps a year or years together. Great slogans are like great ideas, they don't come overnight.
Basis for writing a slogan: Techniques/factorsSlogan can be based on the Life of the company.Slogans can be used to build Trust and confidence.Slogans emphasizing International reputation of the product.Slogans emphasizing the use of the product.Slogans based on pride and possession.
Functions of SloganAid memory recall: It should be easy and pleasant to remember.To describe the use of a product.To stress market leadershipTo emphasize international standards.To suggest the product’s special advantage or unique benefit.
Many slogans – also called theme lines or tag lines Nike- Just do it!Adidas- Impossible is nothing!Castrol- Its not Just oil, Its liquid engineering.ICICI BANK- Hum haina!

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    Merwyn FernandesTYBMM- 01Writingfor Print MediaBODY COPYBOXES AND PANELSSLOGANSFunctions of SloganJingles
  • 2.
    BODY COPYBody copycarries the selling message.No matter what style of copy you're writing, it should draw the reader from the headline and into the text.The copy approach is the way the copy and its appeal are presented.
  • 3.
    Copy approachesCopy approachescan be grouped into three categories:Factual, direct or rational approachNarrative approach story boardProjective or emotional approach
  • 4.
    Factual, direct orrational approachSeveral ways to work out this approacha. Direct selling information
  • 5.
    b. Implied suggestion(“soft sell”)
  • 6.
    c. Testimonial copyBody copy developed for the factual approach:Amplification of headline in the lead (1st sentence (s) of body copy)Proof or evidenceAdditional detailsClosing
  • 7.
    Narrative approach storyboardSeveral ways to work out this approach:a. Descriptive or human interest storyb. “Slice of life”c. Fictional testimony d. Monologue or dialoguee. Humor
  • 8.
    Body copy developedfor the narrative approach:PredicamentTransition to the product.Happy endingClosing (suggestion to the reader)
  • 9.
    Projective or emotionalapproachThis approach puts the reader realistically into the situation, involving him emotionally through a projected “factual story”Eg. The emotional impact of this type is often felt in copy written about perfume.
  • 10.
    BOXES AND PANELSBoxesand panels are great tools for the copywriterA box is copy with a line around all four sidesA panel is an elongated box that runs the whole length or width of an ad.Boxes are useful for framing information that the prospect must read.
  • 11.
    Tips for Bodycopy;A writer must put conviction into their own copy.Keep your copy user friendly.Write for your audience-not yourself.Never oversell in your body copy.Keep your line of thought on track.Address arguments before they arise.
  • 12.
    SLOGANSA slogan isa small attractive phrase used in the ad to sum up the advertising message in a few words.It should be so designed that it can be repeated , perhaps a year or years together. Great slogans are like great ideas, they don't come overnight.
  • 13.
    Basis for writinga slogan: Techniques/factorsSlogan can be based on the Life of the company.Slogans can be used to build Trust and confidence.Slogans emphasizing International reputation of the product.Slogans emphasizing the use of the product.Slogans based on pride and possession.
  • 14.
    Functions of SloganAidmemory recall: It should be easy and pleasant to remember.To describe the use of a product.To stress market leadershipTo emphasize international standards.To suggest the product’s special advantage or unique benefit.
  • 15.
    Many slogans –also called theme lines or tag lines Nike- Just do it!Adidas- Impossible is nothing!Castrol- Its not Just oil, Its liquid engineering.ICICI BANK- Hum haina!
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    JinglesThese are catchylittle tunesA jingle with its repeat phrases has a far higher recall value than the visuals do.Jingle composing, singing and making it work is highly creative art. Jingle composing involves co-ordination with client, composer, musician, recording studio, singer, voice over person and host of others.