Advertising Campaign Themes
The central message that will be
communicated
in all of the various IMC activities
Miller
Lite
“ At a place
called Miller
time”
BMW
“ The Ultimate
Driving
Machine”
Chevy
Trucks
“Like a Rock”
THE BIG IDEA (DMBB)
1. Does the ad position the product
simply?
2. …and with unmistakable clarity?
3. Does this ad bolt the brand to a
benefit?
4. Does this ad contain a power idea?
5. Does this ad have brand personality?
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Approaches to the Major Selling Idea: USP
Unique Selling
Proposition
Benefit
Buy this
produce and
you'll benefit
this way or
enjoy this
reward
Unique
Potent
Must be unique
to this brand or
claim;
something rivals
can't or don't
offer
The promise
must be strong
or attractive
enough to
move people
Creating a Brand Image
Used when competing brands are so
similar it is difficult to find or create a
unique attribute
The creativity sales strategy is based on a
strong, memorable brand identity through
image advertising
Often used for products such as soft
drinks, perfume, liquor, clothing, airlines
Creative Consistency
Company or Brand
Campaign Theme
Nike
Just do it
Allstate Insurance
You’re in good hands with Allstate
Hallmark cards
When you care enough to send
the very best
Budweiser
This Bud’s for you
Intel
Intel inside
State Farm Insurance
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there
Chevy Trucks
Like a rock
Dial soap
Aren’t you glad you use Dial?
Creative Exercise
• You are advertising PEPSI
– Theme is “PEPSI makes you young!”
– Develop an ad (an execution)
What to include in what media?
CONTENT
• Information, reminders
MEDIA
• Advertising, PR, Internet, “Web 2.0”
Low
Involvement
High
Involvement
Foote, Cone & Belding Grid
Thinking
Feeling
1
2
Informative
The Thinker
Affective
The Feeler
3
4
Habit
Formation
The Doer
SelfSatisfaction
The Reactor
Foote, Cone & Belding Grid
Thinking
1
Informative
High
Involvement
The Thinker
Car-house-furnishings-new products
Model: Learn-feel-do (economic?)
Possible implications
Test:
Media:
Creative:
Recall diagnostics
Long copy format
Reflective vehicles
Specific information
Demonstration
Foote, Cone & Belding Grid
Feeling
2
Affective
High
Involvement
The Feeler
Jewelry-cosmetics-fashion goods
Model: Feel-learn-do
(psychological?)
Possible implications
Test:
Media:
Creative:
17-10
Attitude change
Emotional arousal
Large space
Image specials
Executional
Impact
Foote, Cone & Belding Grid
Thinking
3
Habit formation
Low
Involvement
The Doer
Food-household items
Model: Do-learn-feel (responsive?)
Possible implications
Test:
Media:
Creative:
Sales
Small space ads
10-second ID’s
Radio; Point of Sale
Reminder
Foote, Cone & Belding Grid
Feeling
4
Self-satisfaction
Low
Involvement
The Reactor
Cigarettes, liquor, candy
Model: Do-feel-learn (social?)
Possible implications
Test:
Media:
Creative:
Sales
Billboards
Newspapers
Point of Sale
Attention
Quote of the Day
If you have a good selling idea,
your secretary can write your ad
for you.
• Morris Hite
(DDB)