1. Note for teachers: This presentation is designed to be used as part of a large group discussion regarding some of the propaganda techniques commonly used by advertisers. Each slide lists the technique followed by the definition of that technique. Each slide also contains some images that reflect the propaganda technique in practice. Please modify or replace the images if they are not appropriate, out of date, no longer relevant, or you have found better examples. Also, make sure to look at the additional information contained in the “notes” section on each slide.

2. Techniques used to influence opinions, emotions, attitudes or behavior. The purpose is to benefit the sponsor. It appeals to the emotions not the intellect. It is not negative or positive. The purpose is to persuade. Propaganda

3. In advertising the purpose is to claim “superiority” in order to sell product. Weasel Words - modifiers that look substantial but are meaningless. Weasel Words: tackles, comforts, refreshes, fights, helps, virtually… Makes audience believe in something or want to do something. Characteristics of Propaganda

5. Bandwagon This technique tries to persuade everyone to join in and do the same thing.

6. Testimonial An important person or famous figure endorses a product.

7. Transfer Good feelings, looks, or ideas transferred to the person for whom the product is intended.

8. Repetition (Slogan) The product name or keyword or phrase is repeated several times. How many times can you use the word “Fresh?”

9. Emotional Words ( Loaded Words ) Words such as luxury, beautiful, paradise, and economical are used to evoke positive feelings in the viewer.

10. Name-calling Negative words are used to create an unfavorable opinion of the competition in the viewer's mind.

11. Faulty cause & effect Use of a product is credited for creating a positive result. Snob Appeal  Opposite of Snob Appeal Plain Folks Appeal

12. Compare & contrast The viewer is led to believe one product is better than another, although no real proof is offered.

13. Work Cited Sparrgrove, Brett. "8 Propaganda Techniques Used by Advertisers." Propaganda. 5 Nov. 2004. 19 Jun 2007.