Advertising and Consumer Decisions 1.5
Advertising What is the purpose of advertising? Think of brands that you know. Write down the first 3 you thought of. Why?
Types of Advertising 1. Brand 2. Informative 3. Comparative 4. Defensive 5. Persuasive
Brand Advertising Buy by brand Associate product w/brand Jingles, catchy tunes
Brand Benefits Dependable Consistent quality Simplifies decision making
Brand Drawbacks Cost of advertising Increase price of product
Informative Advertising Influence the buyer Educates the buyer
Informational Advertising Product characteristics More Complex More Technical Computers, Cars, Exercise equipment
Comparative Advertising Compares one product’s quality to the competition’s
Comparative Advertising Slanted information Promotes products qualities Exaggerates competitor’s weaknesses
Defensive Advertising Response to Comparative Ads Highlights qualities of brand Not balanced or complete info
Persuasive Ads Appeals to your emotions Happier, more successful, more satisfied Characteristics: Attractive, happy, popular people Which type of product would use Persuasive Ads?
Persuasive Ads Cosmetics Colognes
Deceptive Ads vs. Puffery Puffery– innocent exaggeration Legal Deceptive Ads—factually wrong Illegal, fines imposed Intentionally misleads consumer “FREE” can be deceptive Free with purchase is NOT free
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