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Advertising
Advertising Techniques
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| The suggestion that everybody is using the product and that you should, too, in order to be part of the group. | Bandwagon |
| Statistics and factual information is used to prove the superiority of the product. | Facts & Figures |
| Words used to suggest a positive meaning without really making any guarantee. | Glittering Generalities |
| The product will protect the user from some danger. | Hidden Fears |
| Some almost miraculous discovery make the product exceptionally effective. | Magic Ingredients |
| Purchasing this product shows your love of your country. | Patriotism |
| The product is a practical product of good value for ordinary people. | Plain Folks |
| The use of the product makes the customer part of an elite group with a luxurious and glamorous life style. | Snob Appeal |
| Famous personality is used to endorse the product or real person with a story. | Testimonial |
| Customers are attracted to products that divert their attention by giving them a reason to laugh or be entertained by clever use of visuals or language. | Wit & Humor |
| The suggestion that using this product puts the user ahead of the times. | Avant garde |
| Words and ideas with positive connotations are used to suggest that the positive qualities should be associated with the product and the user. | Transfer |