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Module IV: Smoking and the Media
Tobacco Advertising
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Advertising Techniques
Advertising Techniques
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Bandwagon Suggests that “everyone” is using the product, and the consumer should use the product to be part of the group
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Nostalgia Suggests that the product is practical, and use of the product will return the consumer to “the good old days”
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Facts and Figures Uses facts and statistical figures to prove the superiority of the product
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Star Power/Testimonials
Uses a celebrity to promote or endorse the product
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Heartstrings Plays on emotions and makes the consumer feel part of the story
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Wit and Humor Uses humorous situations to attract the consumer
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Hidden Fears Suggests that use of the product can protect the consumer from harm or danger
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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.)
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Patriotism Suggests that use of the product shows love for the country
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Snob Appeal Suggests that use of the product makes you better or more desirable than those who don’t use the product
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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.
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Theme Examples Romance, attractiveness Adventure/independence
Demographics: age, gender, ethnicity “Niche” marketing Social/cultural attitudes “Coolness” Adulthood Status
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Black v. White, Men, “Coolness”
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Men – Cigs v. e-Cigs
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Women – Classic v. Modern
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“Cool” – Then and Now
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For More Comparisons: 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
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Cool - Young
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Men
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
African Americans
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Romance
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Independence
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Humor
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Hidden Fears
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
War, Patriotism
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
women
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Module IV: Smoking and the Media - Tobacco Ads
Other
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Comparison
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