Writing an advertisement

What? & Where? What is an advertisement? An advertisement (or ad for short) is anything that draws good attention towards a product, service or person. Where do ads appear? Ads appear on television, as well as radio, newspapers, magazines and as billboards in streets and cities.

Advertisement media TV ads: Internet ads: Radio ads: Television advertisements (commercials, or "advert" in United Kingdom) are advertisements between television shows. They are usually for products, other television shows or movies and are normally around 30 seconds long. Internet ads: Internet advertisements (also known as a "banner ad" or "popup") are advertisements on a website. They are often still images or flash animations. The owner of the website will get money when a user clicks on the advertisement. Radio ads: Radio advertisements are audio advertisements that play between music on a radio station. They normally last 15 seconds in length.

Types of ads Job ads For sale ads Personals A job ad describes a job, including the qualifications required, job responsibilities, pay, and other benefits. For sale ads A for sale ad describes a product in a positive way and tells people how much it is. Personals Personal ads describe what you look like, what you like to do and who you would like to meet.

A job ad ABC Corporation is looking for a new marketing manager to join our team starting in September 2012. We require someone under 30 who has a BA in marketing, advertising, public relations, or a similar field. A successful applicant will be required to sell ABC products in many stores. You will be required to work long hours and dress well. The starting pay is 24 million won per year and promotions will be offered to employees who perform well. Employees will also receive medical insurance, a pension, and 10 days of paid leave per year. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and copies of your ID and degree to hr@abc.co.kr before May 15, 2012.

A job ad explained Company is looking for a new position to join our team starting in date. We require someone age who has a education or a similar field. A successful applicant will be required to job duty. You will be required to job conditions. The starting pay is yearly salary won per year and promotions will be offered to employees who promotion conditions. Employees will also receive 3 extra benefits. Please send your documents to email address before date.

A for sale ad For sale: 2007 Kia Morning The car is in decent condition. It’s bright pink, has clean seats, lots of Hello Kitty stickers, and an automatic transmission. The front bumper is a little worn and the sunroof doesn’t work so it needs to be fixed. It would be perfect for a college student or a working woman looking for a first car. The price is negotiable, but the minimum I would accept is 3 million won OBO. Please call or text me at 010-1111-2222 between 9-5 if you’re interested.

A for sale ad explained For sale: Product name The product is in type of condition. It’s color, positive characteristics. The part is a little worn and the part doesn’t work so it needs to be fixed. (negative characteristics) It would be perfect for two types of people. The price is negotiable, but the minimum I would accept is price OBO. Please contact method between time if you’re interested.

Personals ad Pretty, optimistic college student is looking for a soul mate. I’m 22, studying English, and will graduate in 2014. I’m smart, sassy, and very elegant. I enjoy studying in the library, going to clubs, and traveling around the world. I’m looking for a man who is the same age or younger than me. He needs to be handsome, rich, and very strong. Ideally, he would look like Jeong Ji-hun, have at least 200 million won in the bank, and be stronger than Jang Mi-ran. If you fit my description, don’t hesitate to contact me today at im_a_smart_and_sassy_girl@naver.com

Personals ad explained Two positive adjectives college student is looking for a type of relationship. I’m age, studying major, and will graduate in year. I’m three adjectives about your appearance or personality. I enjoy three activities that you enjoy doing. I’m looking for a gender who is age. Gender pronoun needs to be three adjectives about your ideal partner. Ideally, gender pronoun would look like some famous person, have some positive characteristic, and another positive characteristic. If you fit my description, don’t hesitate to contact me today at email address.

Write three advertisements 1 Write three advertisements 1. a job ad (NOT for a marketing manager) different: company name, job, salary, activities, major, conditions, benefits 2. a for sale ad (NOT for a car) different: type of condition, color, positive/negative characteristics, types of people, price 3. a personals ad (don’t mention 정지훈/장미란) different: adjectives, type of relationship, gender, activities, famous people, email You have 45 minutes… 