1. Introduction to advertising I can identify persuasive techniques I can analyze the effectiveness of persuasive techniques. I can create an ad using a persuasive technique.

2. Bell ringer Please complete numbers 4-7 on your bell ringer page. Check your answers.

3. Bell Ringer Check 4) J-wordiness 5) B-idioms – In the context, “from” is the correct preposition with “stemmed” 6) G – word choice – verbs must agree in number 7) C – words in a series or list must be parallel in form.

4. KWL List what you know about: Advertising target audience propaganda techniques influence of advertising on consumer List what you want to know : Advertising target audience propaganda techniques influence of advertising on consumer

5. Essential Questions What is a target audience? What are some of the propaganda techniques found in advertising? How does advertising influence me?

6. Where do we find advertising? Magazines Newspapers TV Radio Billboards Pop Ups on the computer Clothing Other?

7. Advertising Facts The average number of 30 second ads that a child is exposed to in a year is around 20,000 The average cost for Super Bowl ads was $2.5-2.9 million per 30 second spot in 2010 The ABC network is reportedly asking for $1.7 million for a 30 second ad airing during the Oscar’s

8. Target Audience A target audience is a specific group of people in which an advertisement is aimed. Characteristics of a target audience: Age Gender Region in which one lives Occupation Interest

9. Who is the target audience? The Green Hornet

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11. Propaganda Propaganda is spreading ideas and information. Propaganda uses persuasion as a technique to get the consumer to: Think the way the advertiser (company) thinks about the product or situation Buy a certain product To believe something, or act in a certain way

12. Techniques we will discuss Bandwagon Expert opinion Testimonial Misleading Claims Emotional Appeal (Transfer) Repetition Rhetorical Question

13. Bandwagon Persuades you to do something by letting you know others are doing it too. “Everyone is doing it/buying it”

14. Expert Opinion Experts recommend the product, so you should buy it. Dermatologist Recommended 4 out of 5 doctors recommend this for dandruff

15. Testimonial Uses quotes, endorsements or images from people in order to connect them with a product. Can connect celebrity to a product They are NOT experts in the field

16. Misleading Claims May use certain words to make you think the product is great, superior, etc. Includes a disclaimer stating “Simulated Imagery.” Wrinkle Cream Illustrating before and after Reduces wrinkles by 57%

17. Emotional Appeal (Transfer) A person will have strong feelings about a situation or product. Ads create emotional connection that draws you into the ad and makes you feel a certain way. It will make you want to transfer the feelings created in the ad to a situation or product. What feelings do you experience when you see these ads?

18. Repetition Repeating the name of the product, logo, or symbol several times throughout the advertisement.

19. Rhetorical Question Statement posed as a question. Made to make you think about the product as the answer.

20. Questions to ask to help you analyze an advertisement. With a partner- find an appropriate ad in a magazine and answer the following questions. What is happening in the ad? What is the ad selling? What are the people in the ad doing? What do the facial expressions suggest? Answer these Questions about your ad: Who is the target audience? What propaganda technique is being used? Be sure to write both names on your paper, staple your ad to your paper and turn it in.

21. Create On white paper - create an illustration of an advertisement for: iPod nano Your target audience is: Males and Females Pre-teen to young adults Use one of the techniques discussed today! Each person at your table must use a different technique. Be sure to write your name and the technique used on the back of your paper! Turn this into the tray.

22. Review Essential Questions What is a target audience? What are some of the propaganda techniques found in advertising? How does advertising influence me?

23. List what you learned about: Advertising target audience propaganda techniques influence of advertising Turn in your KWL chart! Completion of KWL