ADVERTISING: Creative Strategy July 17, 2016 Advertising 1 The Creative Team Creative Director (VP Creative) Copywriter Art Director This team develops the creative concept -the central theme for the campaign. July 17, 2016 Advertising 2 Stages of the Creative Process “EMERGENT” • Preparation • Incubation • Illumination • Verification July 17, 2016 Advertising 3 Inputs to the Creative Process Working with the client Trying the product Reading and analysis CREATIVE PROCESS Asking Questions July 17, 2016 Listening to others Product research Advertising 4 Creative Development Process Creative Brief Creative Objectives Creative Strategy Client Evaluation Creative Execution July 17, 2016 Advertising 5 Creative Brief 1. Problem (that advertising will resolve) 2. Market Background Information 3. Target Market Description 4. Positioning Statement [Here’s where we are] July 17, 2016 Advertising 6 Creative Brief 5. Communications Objectives • Advertising Objectives • Creative Objectives 6. Creative Guidelines • Key Benefit(s) • Support Claims • Mandatories • Creative Strategy July 17, 2016 Advertising 7 Pyramid Ale Web Creative Brief • OBJECTIVES: • • COMPETITION • AUDIENCE • Support image of Pyramid as contemporary, urban, hip and on top of it. • The only significant microbrewery in the western U.S. with a web site is Redhook. • Men, 18-45. Guys with a few more bucks to spend, who appreciate new wrinkles done with the web. • POSITIONING STATEMENT • You should drink Pyramid, because they're the beers that are poured whenever smart, hip, discriminating people get together for a good time. • SUPPORT CLAIMS • MANDATORIES/CAUTIONS • CREATIVE STRATEGY • +Incredible popularity of Seattle brewpub • +Presence of our brands at Bumbershoot, Summer Nights at the Pier, etc. • Be careful not to tread too close to the Bass Ale red triangle • Fun, social, slightly irreverent although serious about the beer, • self-deprecating, accessible July 17, 2016 Advertising 8 Creative Objectives Statements about what is to be communicated. 1. Key Benefit 2. Support Claims July 17, 2016 Advertising 9 Example Volvo “Cross Country” 1. Key Benefit • Goes off road 2. Support Claims • July 17, 2016 Picture of off road Advertising 10 July 17, 2016 Advertising 11 July 17, 2016 Advertising 12 Creative Strategy HOW the message will be communicated. 1. Reason for buying (motivation) 2. Appeal techniques 3. Tone and Style 4. Theme July 17, 2016 Advertising 13 Other examples FOR THE FOLLOWING ADS: 1. What are the Key Benefits? 2. What are the Support Claims? July 17, 2016 Advertising 14 July 17, 2016 Advertising 15 July 17, 2016 Advertising 17 July 17, 2016 Advertising 18 July 17, 2016 Advertising 19 July 17, 2016 Advertising 20 July 17, 2016 Advertising 21 July 17, 2016 Advertising 22 Evaluation Guidelines • Does the ad communicate what it’s supposed to? • Is it communicate a clear, convincing message? • Is it an appropriate style for the product? • Does the execution overwhelm the message? • Is it appropriate for the target audience? • Is it appropriate for the media environment? • Is the ad truthful and tasteful? July 17, 2016 Advertising 23 July 17, 2016 Advertising 24 July 17, 2016 Advertising 25 July 17, 2016 Advertising 26 July 17, 2016 Advertising 27 July 17, 2016 Advertising 28 July 17, 2016 Advertising 29 July 17, 2016 Advertising 30 July 17, 2016 Advertising 31 July 17, 2016 Advertising 32 July 17, 2016 Advertising 33 Bandura’s Social Learning Theory • THESIS: • People can learn from watching (others on television) • IMPLICATIONS: • Demonstrate • POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES or • HOW TO USE the product July 17, 2016 Advertising 34 July 17, 2016 Advertising 35 July 17, 2016 Advertising 36 July 17, 2016 Advertising 37 July 17, 2016 Advertising 38 July 17, 2016 Advertising 39 Quote of the Day I don’t care about awards. I want to sell product. • James Harralson (CEO Royal Crown Cola) July 17, 2016 Advertising 40