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Advertising copy. Ad - Copy. An ad-copy or advertisement copy is a creative piece of writing comprising of some unique elements, intended to feature in a particular medium. An ad copy consists of headline, sub – heads, captions etc. Characterstics of and Ad - Copy.
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Ad - Copy • An ad-copy or advertisement copy is a creative piece of writing comprising of some unique elements, intended to feature in a particular medium. • An ad copy consists of headline, sub – heads, captions etc.
Characterstics of and Ad - Copy • Brevity - a brief copy has more chances of attracting people at large. • Clarity – an ad -copy should be self explanatory. • Interesting • Sincerity – avoid vague generalisation or vague opinions. Add one or two illustrations. • Personal • Convincing – a copy must provide info to create a desire in the minds of the reader and then a conviction to possess the product. Persuasion is important.
Types of ad - copy • Scientific copy – prepared for technical products such as computers, machinaries. Generally describes the features, advantages, uses and content of the product. • This copy is written for an audience, who is presumed to be having technical knowledge.
Descriptive Copy – written in simple and straight forward language. • Narrative copy – this takes the form of a fiction. • Topical copy – copy establishes a connection between the product and the copy. Eg: every student who passes in exam has a Finegrip pen with them.
Personality copy – the statements are made by a personality. • Colloquial copy – uses a generally spoken language to convey the message • Reasoning copy – gives a reason to use the product. • Questioning copy – put a question to the reader or the audience. • Prestige copy – the position and prestige of the consumer is emphasised.
Headline • A headline is a word or phrase printed in large letters above the advertising message.
Types of headlines • The News Headline • If the product or service offers something newsworthy • “announcing – the new bald cure” • Dhathri Hair Care
The guarantee headline • These state a desirable benefit and guarantee results or other benefits. • “ pizza delivery within 30 minutes, if not delivered cost free guaranteed”
The how headline • “ How to win friends and influence people”
The benefit Headline • “ Colgate plax – cleans your breath in just 1 minute”
The Question Headline • “ Do you make these mistakes in English? Then join our spoken English class”
The Reason Why Headline • “3 reasons why you should buy Fair and lovely even for men”
The Testimonial headline • Uses a consumer in the headline • “ How I earned Rs. 10,000 in a week”
The command headline • “ stop baldness before your head looks like a bowling ball”
Direct • “ Head and Shoulders shampoo gets rid of dandruff”
Indirect headline • Using of creative headlines • “Fresh Bait Works Best” can be an article on how to train new employees.