COM 5401 Advertising Production And Management Creative Stra

COM 5401 Advertising Production and Management Creative strategy Semester A 2018

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Advertising production and management involve understanding the strategic foundations of branding, creativity, and execution to effectively communicate a brand's identity and values. The core principles emphasize long-term planning, coherence, and the transition from overarching strategy to concrete operational actions. An effective approach begins with establishing a strong brand system centered around a "need triangle," prioritizing the brand's big idea before developing creative stories and production processes.

Successful advertising strategies draw from traditional approaches such as rational and emotional appeals, employing techniques like sex, humor, fear, and celebrity endorsements. For example, sex appeals are tailored to gender-specific perceptions, with sensual or graphic elements used strategically. Humor campaigns, such as the "got milk" or Southwest Airlines' "Wanna get away," leverage positive reactions to stress relief. Fear appeals, grounded in the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM), correlate severity with effective messaging. Celebrity endorsements can backfire if not aligned properly with the brand's core message, so test-based testimonies are often recommended for less sophisticated audiences.

More nuanced storytelling techniques include metaphors, similes, symbols, reverse thinking, and cultural resonance. These elements create memorable and engaging advertisements that foster consumer resonance. For instance, Volkswagen's "Think Small" campaign utilized reverse thinking, while Apple’s 1984 commercial drew cultural inspiration to resonate with social ethos. Visual impacts are increasingly prioritized with technological advances, allowing brands to craft eventful, viral marketing campaigns such as Johnnie Walker’s Fishman or Lenovo’s "Always Online" campaign, which rely less on narrative and more on visual impact for immediate engagement.

Developing compelling advertising also involves understanding the ethical, cultural, and regulatory contexts. Campaigns must respect cultural sensitivities and adhere to regulations to prevent backlash. For example, Chinese marketing strategies emphasize food culture and consumer necessity, exemplified by brands like HTC or chewing gum campaigns that overcame declining trends through cultural insights.

In sum, effective advertising management requires integrating strategic branding, creative storytelling, technological leveraging, and cultural sensitivity. Strategic planning ensures coherence across the brand’s need hierarchy, while innovative storytelling techniques and technological advancements facilitate engaging and viral campaigns. Ethical considerations and regulatory compliance safeguard brand reputation, and ongoing learning from successful campaigns and training initiatives continuously refine advertising effectiveness.

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