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That you find on-line, on a Billboard or in a print magazine or newspaper. You will be developing a memo to your Marketing Director about the effectiveness of the ad and will evaluate the ad through the principles of Dan and Chip Heath, who wrote the book "Made to Stick" and developed several principles of “Sticky" Ideas. Attached is an article that reviews the main principles of ideas that stick and are remembered by consumers. The basic concept is SUCCES, which includes: simplicity unexpectedness concreteness credibility emotions and stories. You can also review the concept on the following you-tube video.

In this assignment you will do the followoing: Write a memo to management (formatted as a memo - information writing a memo is attached ) Explain to management that you are writing to assess the overall ad efficacy (ability to produce desired effect). Provide an overview of the ad creative (and include in your presentation to class) What is goal of ad? What techniques are used to influence audience to purchase the product? Reiterate who the target audience is. How does advertising work to appeal to their core values?

Is it reaching the mark? Is it effective or not? Does the ad persuade consumers to consider purchase and what is the compelling message that does so? How is this ad conceived to be successful and "Made to Stick" in the hearts and minds of consumers? Review the ad through the lens of the Heath Brothers "Made to Stick" Principles.

Which one(s) are relevant and applicable to our ad. Most likely you will only have a few of the six that are applicable. After you have analyzed the advertisement creative and its effectiveness in your memo, advise your management about any specific improvements that are needed for the creative to be more effective (copy, visuals, color usage, age demographic of models, more contemporary? relevant? persuasive? Advise as to how you recommend continuing to run this execution or changing it - and if change is needed, specify your recommendations. Attached is article on "Made to Stick" and information on how to write a memo.

Use the memo format and make sure your language is geared to a business versus a classroom environment. Every student should be prepared to present a shortened version of their recommendation to the class and be able to project their ad or TV video on screen in class on October 30th. Please submit your paper to Classroom Platform Assignments on time. Here is the format for Memo: To: From: Date: Subject CC: Introduction of what you will be discussing in this memo Overview of advertisement for your product - bring in copy to project on the screen Review of advertising objectives and who target audience(s) are Analyze effectiveness of ad. Explain how this ad reflects one or more of "Made to Stick Principles Provide your recommendations for improving ad, where is should be run Summary and next steps Presentation will be projecting ad and providing a shortened version of the memo.

In this assignment, the objective is to critically evaluate an online, billboard, print magazine, or newspaper advertisement using the principles outlined in Dan and Chip Heath’s book, "Made to Stick". The primary focus is to determine whether the ad is effective in capturing consumer attention, persuading the target audience, and communicating a memorable message that aligns with the "SUCCES" framework—Simplicity, Unexpectedness, Concreteness, Credibility, Emotions, and Stories. This analysis will be presented in the form of a professional memo addressed to the Marketing Director, providing strategic insights and recommendations that could enhance the ad’s effectiveness.

The first step involves selecting a specific advertisement available online or in a print outlet and preparing an overview of its creative elements. This includes identifying its core goal, the techniques employed to influence consumer behavior, and a clear understanding of the target audience. It's essential to assess how well the ad appeals to the audience's values and whether it aligns with their needs and preferences.

Following the overview, the evaluation focuses on the ad's efficacy—does it reach and resonate with the intended audience? Does it persuade consumers to consider purchasing the product or service? The analysis examines the ad’s visual and verbal components and whether these elements foster a compelling, memorable message rooted in the principles of "Made to Stick". Specifically, the memo should identify which of the six principles are most relevant and how they are exemplified in the ad creative.

Based on this review, the memo should then offer constructive suggestions for improvement. This could involve enhancing copy clarity, modifying visuals or color schemes, updating the age demographic of models to be more relevant, or employing more contemporary and persuasive elements. The recommendations should also specify whether to continue running the current ad or to make strategic adjustments.

The final component of the assignment involves presentation. Each student will deliver a brief, informal presentation summarizing their ad, target audience, assessment of effectiveness, the applicable "Made to Stick" principles, and suggested enhancements. The presentation should include a visual of the ad (via projection or screenshot) and be concise enough to fit within the allocated time, with the full memo submitted for evaluation.

References

• Heath, C., & Heath, D. (2007). Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. Random House.
• Heath, C. (2010). The Surprising Power of Small Wins. TEDxHouston Talk.
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