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HEADLINE Four parts of a print ad
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Headline Headline – lettering, slogan, or saying that gets the reader’s attention, arouses their interest, and leads them to read the rest of the ad. 7 words or less May use Sub-headline
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Headline Before writing a headline, a copywriter must know
the needs of the target market, including matters Concerning: Price and delivery Performance and reliability Service and quality
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HEADLINE TECHNIQUES Alliteration – repeating consonant sound
Ruffles have ridges You'll never put a better bit of butter on your knife. Country Life Butter The daily diary of the American dream. Wall Street Journal Functional... Fashionable... Formidable... Fila Don't dream it. Drive it. Jaguar – Advertising Slogan
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HEADLINE TECHNIQUES Paradox – A seeming contradiction that could be true (figures of speech) Fills you up without weighing you down Everything is easier on a Mac - Apple Computer Less Filling, Tastes Great How to Feel Fit at Any Age
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HEADLINE TECHNIQUES Rhyme
Nothin' says lovin' like something from the oven. – Pillsbury No battery is stronger longer. - Duracell Batteries Once you pop, you can't stop! Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is! Hot Eats, Cool treats
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HEADLINE TECHNIQUES Pun – humorous use of a word that suggests two or more of its meaning. Alarmed? You Should Be
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HEADLINE TECHNIQUES Play on Words Every litter bit hurts
The Citi never sleeps
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