Advertising is a crucial aspect of running a business. With the changing of times and advances in technology, the sky is the limit when it comes to advertising strategies. Businesses are constantly creating new exciting ways to promote their brands and make them more memorable to consumers. Anyone can expect to be presented with consistent advertisements throughout their day, whether scrolling through social media, browsing the web, driving down the street, or shopping at the mall.
Advertising gives a business the chance to stand apart from the rest, and provides an opportunity to prove that they are the best. Think about the most noteworthy and catchy advertising schemes. Even though they may be from years ago, the brand has created a name for itself and maintains its reputation.
The world of advertising encompasses strategies as small as business cards containing just a few words, to newspapers that are thrown on doorsteps, to jaw-dropping 3D billboards, to interactive structures that customers can step into, and beyond. Businesses can simultaneously implement multiple advertising campaigns that utilize a variety of techniques in order to reach millions of potential customers throughout their everyday routines.
The Power Of Print Advertisements
The power of print is not yet obsolete. Magazines and newspapers may be going out of date; however; a tangible advertisement is an effective way to imprint a logo or brand into someone’s mind. There are still plenty of people who prefer old school methods. Print advertisements can even end up framed on someone’s wall if it is inspiring or meaningful to them. Consider the effectiveness of business cards, another successful way to advertise a name. Business cards are a great advertising tool; they can effortlessly be passed around and conveniently slipped into pockets.
Magazines
Magazine advertisements provide an artistic way to promote a brand. With the ability to manipulate imagery into seemingly lifelike pictures, magazines are entertaining to mindlessly flip through. The visual enchantment of magazine ads allow a clever way to connect a captivating piece of artwork to an ad campaign. Although the artwork may not necessarily be considered beautiful, an effective magazine ad will be interesting enough to catch a reader’s attention and increase awareness of the brand being advertised.
Brochures
In the same way that magazine ads captivate attention with visual imagery, brochures also provide a stylish, artistic way to promote a brand. Brochures contain informational content that flows well with visually appealing graphics. While they used to be known for crowded designs and excessive text, brochures now give off a more modern, sleek look with concise information. Brochures hold enough content to give a reader sufficient insight into the business being promoted, while also leaving a hankering to learn more.
Away From Home
Although homeowners have ultimate control over the advertisements that infiltrate the home, they do not have as much of a choice over the ads they will encounter once they hit the road. This does not give businesses an excuse to create unattractive, gaudy ads since people will see them no matter what; in contrast, it gives businesses an opportunity to give their name a good reputation and create a pleasant experience for viewers.
Imagine driving down the road and seeing a giant Snickers bar in the next lane over. That deserves a second glance. Advertisement campaigns strive for a second glance because it greatly increases the odds of imprinting the brand into a viewer’s mind.
Vehicle Wrapping
In the example of the mobile Snickers bar, the brand utilized vehicle wrapping, an effective mobile form of advertising. Vehicle wrapping can be employed on personal vehicles, commercial trucks, subways, taxis, and other modes of transportation. Since these ads will be in motion and mainly be seen by other drivers on the road, they should be simple and not overly extravagant. A vehicle wrap that is legible and to the point has a better chance of being understood within a couple of seconds and remembered by drivers and passengers.
Food trucks can take advantage of vehicle wraps. By installing an eye-catching, colorful vehicle wrap, a food truck can advertise while on the go, as well as when it is parked and open for business.
Immersive Ads
Immersive advertisements are an extremely creative technique to engulf consumers in a brand. The physical interaction of a consumer with the brand is a fruitful way to create a memorable connection. It can be fun and exciting, and could even warrant multiple visits by customers with their friends and family. A three-dimensional pop-up encourages lively engagement, which is a fantastic way to gain customer loyalty and even attract tourists.
The possibilities are endless; besides the structural aspect of an immersive installation, sensory elements can also be incorporated such as light, sound, and taste. Depending on the brand type, an immersive advertisement will not only draw attention, it can also show off the skills of the brand. By sharing delicious taste samples, or building impressive structures pertaining to the brand’s products or services, customers will be left in awe and with a desire to experience more.
Billboards
Billboards can, unfortunately, get a bad rap because they sometimes interrupt pretty scenery on a road trip or make a city seem more cluttered and run down [?]. However, billboards are an effective advertising tactic for catching the attention of millions of drivers on the road. Billboards can be static, three-dimensional, or digital.
It is important to create billboard ads that are not an eyesore and do not result in a cringing feeling. As with vehicle wrap advertisements, billboards need a clever way to attract attention while ensuring that the message is legible and easy to remember within a matter of seconds. Humor is a good strategy for billboards, depending on what is being advertised.
Hanging Out At Home
Advertisements have many windows into the home through social media, TV, mail, or banner ads on the internet. With the increasing accuracy of personalized advertisements, consumers are constantly shown ads that apply to their unique interests and needs.
Social Media and Television Commercials
The wide extent of social media provides a limitless amount of potential customers. Social media advertisements have a myriad of ways to promote a brand and raise awareness, including the cuteness factor (i.e. using puppies), mouth-watering food, current events, or whatever else would attract a targeted audience. Video ads should be captivating enough within the first few seconds to keep a user’s attention through the end.
Similar to social media advertisements, television commercials have a great opportunity to promote a business to an entire household. The message, sound, motion, and visuals combine to present an exciting commercial and announce a catchy slogan or jingle.
Advertisements have the opportunity to go down in history, whether they turn out to be a disaster or an impressive success. Each business has its own product or services to promote, and creative advertising allows the ability to do so while also adding a personalized spin to it. The impact of clever campaigns goes beyond increasing brand awareness to building genuine customer connections and loyalty.
