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What Makes A Great Ad
by Tom Egelhoff
The following tips are from an article in Before and After Magazine published by John McWade.
1. We All Like Surprises
Can you state an ordinary message in an unusual way? Not comedy, but differently. Commercials done this way are the ones we talk about at work the next day.
2. Keep It Simple
Don't let the design overpower the message. The idea is the most important part of the message.
3. Get Me Involved
Shock me, make me mad, make me happy, make me cry, but don't bore me and leave me cold.
4. Make Me Curious
Isn't the real purpose of an ad to make me want more information? Grab my attention and hold it.
5. Great Ads Command Answers
They demand that you respond to the ad. They are like an unanswered question that must be resolved.
6. Draw Your Own Conclusion
Isn't the strongest conclusion the one we draw ourselves? An ad that brings me to a conclusion is powerful indeed.
7. The Headline and the Image Tell the Story
The headline should never tell you what is in the picture. Only what you don't see. The headline and picture together create the story.
8. They Never Brag
Yellowstone Harley-Davidson® in Belgrade, Montana, population 3,000-4,000, has a billboard on the edge of town proclaiming, "The largest Harley-Davidson® dealer in Belgrade!" They are not only the largest, and only dealer in Belgrade, they are the only dealer in over a hundred miles. Just a fact, not a brag.
9. They're Always Well Executed
They have good design that doesn't overpower the message. They have sharp photos, good typefaces, etc.
10. They Sell
An ad can look great and still not sell anything.In advertising, what you say is as important as how you say it.What good is an ad that wins award after award if it doesn't sell?
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