Advertisements: The

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In this lesson, we will explore the purpose, techniques, and underlying
messages of advertising. We'll critically analyze advertisement
effectiveness and examine the pros and cons of this powerful
communication
b tool.
Purpose and Techniques of Advertising

Purpose Techniques Creativity

The primary purpose of Advertisers use a variety Effective ads often feature
advertising is to inform, of techniques such as creative and visually
persuade, and influence catchy slogans, emotional striking elements to make
consumer behavior. Ads appeals, celebrity a lasting impression on the
aim to create awareness, endorsements, and audience.
build brand loyalty, and product placement to
drive sales. capture attention and
convey their message.
Analyzing Advertisement Messages
Persuasive Language
1 2
Ads use persuasive language to
influence consumer perceptions and
decision-making.
Implicit Messages
3 4
Ads often convey implicit messages
about social norms, gender roles, and
aspirations.
Emotional Appeals
Advertisers tap into emotions like fear,
desire, and nostalgia to create a
connection with the audience.
Critical Thinking
Developing critical thinking skills is
crucial to decoding the true meaning
and intent behind advertisement
messages.
Effectiveness and Underlying
Messages
Attention Grabbing

Effective ads capture the audience's attention through visuals, slogans, and
emotional appeals.

Brand Recognition

Repeated exposure to ads helps build brand awareness and recognition in the
minds of consumers.

Persuasive Power
Ads aim to influence consumer attitudes, beliefs, and ultimately, purchasing
decisions.
Pros and Cons of Advertising

Pros Cons
Advertising supports free media, drives Ads can be manipulative, promote
economic growth, and provides consumerism, and contribute to
information to consumers. unrealistic societal expectations.

Ethics Awareness
Responsible advertising practices and Understanding the impact of advertising
critical analysis are important to balance is crucial for making informed decisions
the benefits and drawbacks. as consumers.
Differentiating Tasks

Identify Analyze Evaluate Apply

Recognize the Critically examine Assess the pros Use the knowledge
different techniques the underlying and cons of gained to make
and elements used messages and advertising and its informed decisions
in advertisements. effectiveness of impact on as a discerning
advertisements. individuals and consumer.
society.
Vocabulary in Advertising

Slogan A catchy and memorable phrase that

encapsulates a brand's message.

Call-to-Action A directive that prompts the audience to

take a specific action, such as "Buy Now".

Target Audience The specific group of consumers that an

advertisement is aimed at.

Branding The process of creating a unique name,

symbol, or design that identifies a product
or company.

Subliminal Messages Subtle or unconscious messages that are

embedded in advertisements.
Lesson Objectives

Explain 1
Understand the purpose,
vocabulary, and techniques Analyze
2
used in advertising. Critically examine the
effectiveness and underlying
Explore 3 messages in advertisement
Investigate the pros and cons of
content.
advertising and its impact on
society.