Module IV: Smoking and the Media Tobacco Advertising
Advertising Techniques http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/ad_gallery/ Advertising Techniques
Bandwagon Suggests that “everyone” is using the product, and the consumer should use the product to be part of the group
Nostalgia Suggests that the product is practical, and use of the product will return the consumer to “the good old days”
Facts and Figures Uses facts and statistical figures to prove the superiority of the product
Star Power/Testimonials Uses a celebrity to promote or endorse the product
Heartstrings Plays on emotions and makes the consumer feel part of the story
Wit and Humor Uses humorous situations to attract the consumer
Hidden Fears Suggests that use of the product can protect the consumer from harm or danger
Weasel Words Uses words to suggest a positive meaning, when in fact the words are vague and promise no guarantee (e.g., virtually, mostly, almost, etc.)
Patriotism Suggests that use of the product shows love for the country
Snob Appeal Suggests that use of the product makes you better or more desirable than those who don’t use the product
Niche Marketing (Themes) Niche marketing finds potentially profitable subgroups within a market and provides them with custom products or services. Subgroups within the tobacco market can include specific age groups, genders, ethnic groups, or even smokers trying to quit.
Theme Examples Romance, attractiveness Adventure/independence Demographics: age, gender, ethnicity “Niche” marketing Social/cultural attitudes “Coolness” Adulthood Status
Black v. White, Men, “Coolness”
Men – Cigs v. e-Cigs
Women – Classic v. Modern
“Cool” – Then and Now
For More Comparisons: http://tobacco.stanford.edu/tobacco_main/main_tn.php Cigs v. eCigs (themes: eco, African Americans, Celebrities, Children, Doctors, Feminine, Flavors, Freedom, Health, High tech, masculine, medicinal, patriotism, romance, sex, social Black v. White (themes: Couples, Athletes, Men, Women, Musicians, Newport) Classic v. Modern (themes: Couples, filters, healthful, men/women, military, music, social, sports, Newport)
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Cool
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Cool - Young
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Men
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads African Americans
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Romance
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Independence
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Humor
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Hidden Fears
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads War, Patriotism
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads women
Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads Other
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