Campaigns How It All Comes Together

Definitions Campaign A connected series of activities designed to bring about a particular result. Advertising Campaign The creation and coordination of a series of advertisements around a particular theme to promote a product gloss.shtml gloss.shtml

Examples GEICO GECKO CAMPAIGN Repeating Element: Gecko Changing: Story GEICO CAVEMAN CAMPAIGN Repeating Elements: Characters and Story GEICO “I just saved a bundle on my car insurance.” CAMPAIGN Repeating: Tag Line Changing: Story / Characters ALL PART OF LARGER Integrated Marketing Campaign

Integrated Marketing Campaign AdvertisingPackage Design Web / Wireless Public Relations Promotions Product Development BrandingPoint of Purchase

The Power of a Series

Benefits of a Campaign The series of ads shares elements/themes (“motifs”) that allow viewers to see them as part of a group. Ability to have repetition without boring an audience, and ability to target different audiences within the repetition.

Other Creative Fields Relying on Series Interior Design: Rooms in a house Fashion Design: Garments in a collection

Some Repeating Elements in Ads Visuals Spokesperson / Character Music Tag Line / Slogan Story Colors Etc.

Example: Vonage “We all do stupid things.” REPEATS: Words Color bar Theme Story structure Humor Theme song (whistle) CHANGES Situations

Assignment: Campaign In a group, develop a campaign idea for a client of your choice and be prepared to present rough sketches and explain your ideas relative to your target audience(s). 1 TV ad concept 2 Print ad concepts 1 Promotion Idea