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Informationen zum Autor Gary Dahl is an award-winning copywriter, creative director, and advertising agency owner in California's Silicon Valley. He is also the creator of the sensational Pet Rock. Klappentext New info on buzz, publicity, and word-of-mouth advertisingThe fun and easy way(r) to create effective ads and increase your profitsNeed to develop a hard-hitting, memorable ad campaign? This practical guide gives you the inside scoop on creating attention-getting, results-driven advertising in all mediums -- from electronic and print to radio, TV, online, and outdoor formats. You'll see how to deliver a powerful, consistent message and when you should -- and shouldn't -- use shortcuts to save costs.Discover how to* Set a realistic ad budget* Define and position your message* Identify and target your audience* Create great ads for every medium* Make an emotional connection* Use "ad speak" effectively Zusammenfassung Advertising For Dummies, Second Edition covers all the ins and outs of advertising for small business owners, advertising and marketing professionals, and anyone who wants to know more about the business and its basics. It includes up-to-date information on electronic, print, radio, television, and online advertising, as well as outdoor formats. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You're Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Advertising 101 3 Part II: Creating Great Ads for Every Medium 3 Part III: Buying the Different Media 4 Part IV: Beyond the Basics: Creating Buzz and Using Publicity 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Advertising 101 7 Chapter 1: Advertising: Mastering the Art of Promotion 9 Making Advertising Work 10 Getting to Know Your Media Options 11 Regarding radio 11 Rating TV 12 Contemplating print 12 Musing upon direct mail 13 Scrutinizing outdoor advertising 14 Ogling online ads 14 Poring over publicity 14 Lessons from the Legends: Figuring Out Your Advertising Needs 15 David Ogilvy 16 Bill Bernbach 17 Wieden and Kennedy 18 Chapter 2: Setting and Working within Your Advertising Budget 19 Determining How Much You Can Afford to Spend 20 Developing an Advertising Strategy and a Tactical Plan 22 Researching and evaluating your competition 22 Identifying your target market 23 Knowing your product's appeal 24 Maximizing Your Budget 24 Getting the most out of your creative and production 25 Using media you can afford 26 Chapter 3: Boosting Your Budget with Co-Op Programs 33 Knowing Who Uses Co-Op Funds 33 Finding Out Which of Your Suppliers Have Co-Op Funds Available 35 Knowing who to talk to 36 You've found your funds, now how do you get the dough? 37 Understanding the Rules, Regulations, and Restrictions 37 Getting your ads preapproved 38 Obtaining proof of performance 39 Submitting your co-op claims package 40 Chapter 4: Defining and Positioning Your Message 41 Understanding Why People Choose One Product or Service over Another 42 Image is everything 42 You've got personality! 42 Convenience: More than location 43 Don't sacrifice service! 44 Let 'em know your uniqueness 45 The price is right 45 Researching and Assessing Your Competition: What Sets Your Product Apart? 46 Developing a Strategy for Your Advertising Campaign 48 Case Study: Advertising a Chain of Women's Plus-Size Clothing Stores 49 Identifying the USP: The unique selling proposition 50 Knowing the budget -...
