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English 1201: A Closer Look at Advertisements. The Media & How it Affects Our Decision Making. What exactly is MEDIA? Media – forms of public communication that are designed to reach large numbers of people. Examples: newspaper, radio, tv etc . Important Media Terms .
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English 1201: A Closer Look at Advertisements The Media & How it Affects Our Decision Making
What exactly is MEDIA? Media – forms of public communication that are designed to reach large numbers of people. Examples: newspaper, radio, tv etc
Important Media Terms Advertisement – persuading people to buy a product. Uses your desires, emotions and biases to change the way you think. How are they trying to Persuade you in this Ad?
Demographic – the group of people to whom a message is directed. What is the demographic for the following pictures?
Endorsement a testimonial strategy, where a famous person supports a product
Watch this!! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke07IMQu8aI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Logo a symbol used to advertise an organization, event or product.
Target Audience consumer group most likely to buy a product.
REMEMBER! • When answering questions on advertisements, think MAP M – what is the message being conveyed in the ad? A – who is the intended audience? P – what is the purpose?
Class Work • What is the MAP of the following advertisements? a. B.
Class Assignment Using the chart, list the message, audience and one strategy used in the following advertisements.
Write Answers Down on Chart • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsJiGF_Groo • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nivGKo2Q32c • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5fhPkdJZM&feature=fvwrel&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active
Your Turn! * With a partner find 4 online ads for products and fill in the same chart.