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In Module 6 we talked a lot about the Perceptual Process. Now it is time to apply some of these course concepts related to attention to actual consumer behavior (yours) and marketing tactics.
Remember – you only submit two (of the four) assignments for the class.Submit your assignment (properly formatted and named, Word document) Write-ups are to be at least three (3) and no more than five (5) pages in length.*
** IMPORTANT – You may not use examples that were used in class or the text. **
Please be thorough and specific in your answer to all parts of these questions. However, you SHOULD NOT do external “research” for the assignments.
For this second assignment (also described in your syllabus), you will need to focus on two ads that caught your attention (no external research required here).
According to some research, consumers are bombarded with thousands of commercial messages every single day. As a result, marketers are constantly battling to gain consumers’ attention. There are many different strategies/techniques that have been found to be attention getting. We discussed a number of these in class and some are discussed in the text.
Your job for this assignment is to note those marketing communications that successfully grabbed your attention. Specifically, you need to describe two advertisements, from two different ad categories (e.g., TV, radio, billboards, signs, in-store, magazines, newspapers, on-line (including social media), mobile), that grabbed your attention recently (within the last three months). These should be recent ads (within the last 3 months) you actually were exposed to as a consumer – NOT ones you “researched” on the Internet.
For each of the ads separately you should:
1. Include the ad or describe it in detail (so I’ll be able to know specifically what it is. Providing a URL is not sufficient). Describe specifically where you saw the ad.
2. Describe any other ads (or other marketing communications) that were present in your selected ad’s immediate environment (and that were, therefore, competing for your attention). For example, this could include the other ads in a TV commercial break, other ads in the magazine/newspaper, the presence of salespeople, other radio ads, etc. You should be pretty specific with your descriptions – e.g., how many other ads, the types of messages in the ads, how effective these other ads were, etc…
3. Describe any other stimuli (i.e., non-marketing – e.g., roommate talking to you, music playing, etc…) that were competing for your attention as well at that time.
4. This is the primary focus of the assignment:
Using attention-related concepts from class and the text describe why you think this particular ad message was successful at grabbing your attention. In other words, what specific attention concepts can be used to explain why these ads caught your attention? (see class notes and text for examples of these – these include e.g., characteristics of the stimulus [ad], characteristics of the situation, and/or characteristics of the individual [you]…).
** Remember – explain, describe, and justify all your answers.
Grading emphasis:
Highly competent papers will be properly formatted and carefully proofread. The paper should be based on your ideas and analyses and not use any external research. The content should be organized using sections, headings and subheadings.
Highly competent papers will use ads from two different categories as the source material. For each ad example, highly competent papers will provide a specific and complete description of both marketing and other stimuli competing for your attention. Additionally, these highly competent papers will apply specific attention-related concepts from class and will specifically include concepts related to characteristics of the (i) stimulus, (ii) situation, and (iii) individual (you). I will be looking for how you use these concepts to explain why these ads grabbed your attention. Highly competent papers will do more than just “mention” the concepts.
Guideline for Writing Your Response:
Introduction:
- Purpose of Assignment: Your task is to explore how marketing tactics and advertisements grab consumers’ attention. You’ll need to focus on two recent ads, describing why they caught your attention based on attention-related concepts learned in class.
- Ad Categories: You need to choose ads from two different categories (e.g., TV, radio, billboards, online, social media). Make sure the ads are recent (within the last three months) and that you actually encountered them as a consumer (no research ads).
Ad #1:
1. Describe the Ad
- Provide specific details about the ad: Where did you see it? What was it about? What was the format (e.g., TV, billboard, online)?
- Include the visual elements (colors, images, and design), message, and the product or service being advertised.
2. Describe Competing Ads/Marketing Communications
- Describe any other ads or marketing messages present in the immediate environment where the ad was seen. This could be other TV commercials, ads in a magazine, on the internet, or salespeople competing for your attention.
- How many other ads were present? What were their types (e.g., direct messages, persuasive ads)? Were they effective or did they distract you?
3. Describe Competing Non-Marketing Stimuli
- Identify any non-marketing stimuli (e.g., background noise like music, people talking, distractions around you) that may have been competing for your attention when the ad aired.
- Explain how these stimuli may have impacted your attention to the ad.
4. Attention Concepts and Why the Ad Grabbed Your Attention
- Apply attention-related concepts from class to explain why this ad grabbed your attention. Some examples to consider:
- Stimulus Characteristics: Was the ad visually appealing? Did it use humor, novelty, emotional appeal, or unique visuals?
- Situation Characteristics: What was your environment like when you saw the ad? Were you in a relaxed or busy situation? How did that influence your attention?
- Individual Characteristics: Did the ad appeal to your personal interests, needs, or emotions? Did your current mood or focus influence how you perceived the ad?
Ad #2:
1. Describe the Ad
- Similar to the first ad, provide specific details about the second ad you selected. Where did you see it? What format and content did it include? Was there anything particularly unique about it?
2. Describe Competing Ads/Marketing Communications
- As with the first ad, note any other ads or marketing content you were exposed to in the same setting (TV, magazine, etc.) and how they competed for your attention.
- Mention how effective or distracting these competing ads were.
3. Describe Competing Non-Marketing Stimuli
- Was there anything in your environment (e.g., background noise, family members, distractions) that competed for your attention when this ad aired? How did this impact your attention?
4. Attention Concepts and Why the Ad Grabbed Your Attention
- Again, apply the attention-related concepts from class to explain why this particular ad stood out. Did it make use of specific techniques like contrast, surprise, or emotional connection? How did the context, your personal interests, and the environment affect how you responded to the ad?
Conclusion:
- Summary of Key Points: Summarize how each ad grabbed your attention by tying together the stimulus, situational, and individual characteristics.
- Reflection: Discuss what you learned from this exercise about consumer behavior and how marketing tactics influence our attention in different settings.
Formatting Tips:
- Paper Length: Aim for 3-5 pages in total.
- Headings: Use clear headings and subheadings (e.g., Ad #1: Description, Ad #2: Analysis) to organize your paper.
- APA Style: Make sure your paper follows APA formatting standards. Include a title page, and ensure proper citation formatting if needed.
- Proofreading: Review your paper for clarity, coherence, and spelling/grammar before submitting it.
By following these guidelines, you will create a thorough and detailed analysis of the advertisements and how they effectively captured your attention, using the concepts discussed in your course.
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