Using The Internet To Find Advertisements For Consumers

Using the Internet Find Advertisements For Three 3 Consumer Oriented

Using the internet find advertisements for three (3) consumer oriented products, services or service providers (as described above) using websites from manufacturer to YouTube which appeal to you. Take some time to review how what is being advertised is displayed. 1. What is the environment in which, what is being advertised, is placed in? Is the setting inside or outside? Is it in a clinical or non-clinical setting? Is it day or night? Is it warm or cold? Is it sunny or rainy? Is the environment real, simulated (digital), or drawn (cartoon)? 2. Are there people, characters, or animals in the ad? If so, are they real, simulated (digital), or drawn (cartoon)? How are they being used? What are they doing? What is their age? What is their gender? Is there a mix of male and female or a single gender? What is their ethnicity? Is there a mix of ethnicities or just a single ethnic orientation? What about hair and eye color? What are they wearing? 3. What colors or design elements are being used? Is it in color or black and white? Is it bright or dim? If there are colors, are they brightly colored or dim and drab? Do the colors seem real or imagined? Is there a consistent color throughout the ad? 4. What type of language is being used? Is it written, spoken, sung or some combination? Is it English dominant or some other language? Is another language present? Are there any perceptible accents (British, southern US, western US, New England, etc.)? 5. Using up to a single sheet of paper per ad, bullet point details about your observations for each of the three (3) ads you selected. Try to capture your analysis of the ad as best you can with those bullet points. Compare what is similar and what may be different among the three ads you have chosen. Pay particular attention to how the elements found above helped frame your perception of the product or service. 6. When you are done with your review, select one advertisement which you felt most effectively framed the product or service for the consumer. Briefly describe what about the ad you feel made it was effective. Capture an image of the ad and add it to your word document. These responses should all be in bullet point form and should not exceed one (3) single spaced pages. Be sure to identify yourself on each page. Upload your individual response pages to the Canvas Group File Exchange.

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Analysis of Three Consumer-Oriented Advertisements

Advertisement 1: Fitness Tracker (FitLife Smartwatch)

  • Environment: Outdoor park setting, sunny day, warm weather. The scene appears realistic, filmed during daylight hours. The background features greenery, a pathway, and a city skyline in the distance, creating a lively, healthy vibe.
  • People/Characters: A young woman in her late 20s with light brown hair, wearing athletic gear—leggings and a tank top. She appears real, engaging in jogging while interacting with her smartwatch. No animals are present.
  • Colors/Design: Bright, vibrant colors dominate, especially the blue and green tones of the attire and environment. The smartwatch display is highlighted with contrasting colors to focus attention.
  • Language and Audio: The ad uses spoken English with a friendly, enthusiastic tone. Background music is upbeat and motivating, aligning with the active lifestyle theme.

Advertisement 2: Organic Food Brand (Purely Organic Juices)

  • Environment: Indoor kitchen scene, with natural light streaming through windows. The setting is cozy, warm, and homey, emphasizing freshness and health. The environment appears real and relatable.
  • People/Characters: A middle-aged woman of Hispanic descent, casually dressed in a chef's apron, preparing juice. She appears authentic, demonstrating the product's use. No animals are visible.
  • Colors/Design: Warm tones of orange, yellow, and green; colors evoke freshness and vitality. The visuals are colorful and inviting, with a consistent color palette enhancing the natural theme.
  • Language and Audio: Spoken English with a soothing tone. The voice-over emphasizes purity and health benefits, accompanied by gentle background music.

Advertisement 3: Luxury Car (EliteDrive Sedan)

  • Environment: Nighttime cityscape with reflections of city lights on the car's sleek surface. Urban, sophisticated setting, digitally enhanced to appear glamorous. Environment is simulated digital imagery.
  • People/Characters: No human characters are present directly; the focus is on the car. The car is driven by an unseen driver, emphasizing the vehicle's design and technology.
  • Colors/Design: Black, silver, and deep blue dominate, conveying elegance. Bright highlights accentuate the car's contours, with contrasting lighting to create a dramatic effect.
  • Language and Audio: No spoken language; the ad uses a dramatic musical score and ambient city sounds. The absence of dialogue directs attention to visual aesthetics.

Comparison and Reflection

  • Similarities: All three ads use vivid colors (bright or contrasting) to attract attention and evoke specific feelings (energy, freshness, luxury). Each ad carefully selects its environment to reinforce the product message—outdoor activity for fitness, cozy home for food, glamorous cityscape for luxury car.
  • Differences: The first two ads are in real environments, emphasizing authenticity, while the luxury car ad uses digital, stylized visuals to evoke sophistication. The presence of people varies; active individuals in the first, a demonstrative chef in the second, and no human figures in the third, focusing solely on the product.
  • Effectiveness: The fitness tracker ad effectively frames the active, health-conscious lifestyle through outdoor, sunny imagery, vibrant colors, and upbeat language. The organic juice ad appeals through warm, inviting visuals and soothing narration, emphasizing health and natural qualities. The luxury car ad uses sleek digital visuals and ambient sounds to evoke exclusivity and elegance.

Most Effective Advertisement

The fitness tracker ad was the most effective because it seamlessly combined energetic visual elements, relatable human activity, and positive environment cues. Its bright, vibrant colors and upbeat narration created an aspirational yet accessible image of health and vitality. The outdoor setting made the product relatable to consumers seeking an active lifestyle, and the focus on real people participating actively framed the product as an essential tool for health-conscious consumers.

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