Developing a Creative StrategyChapter 6
Developing a Creative StrategyEssential ElementsTarget Audience
Objectives
StrategyDeveloping a Creative StrategyTarget:Demographics Plus		  Subjective ElementWeight/health Conscious
Active
Soccer Mom
Father of the BrideDeveloping a Creative StrategyAdvertising Objective:“Establish, Maintain or Build Top of Mind Awareness in xx % of target by end of __ quarter or year.”
Developing a Creative StrategyAdvertising Objective:If 10% of target has TOM, then Obj. is build to 20%.
If there is no TOM, then Obj. is establish at 10-15%Developing a Creative StrategyCreative Objective:“To get xx% of target to associate brand with product category ahead of the competition by end of ____.”Developing a Creative StrategyCreative Strategy: What do you want target to:
Think
FeelDeveloping a Creative StrategyCreative Strategy:Strategic Focal Point
 Positioning Statement
 Big ideaDeveloping a Creative StrategyStrategic Focal PointWhat problem or 	opportunity to 			      addressDeveloping a Creative StrategyStrategic Focal PointResearch Based
Why they buy competitor or not your brand
Why they DO buy yours
What needs are not clearly addressedDeveloping a Creative StrategyStrategic Focal Point examplesDeveloping a Creative StrategyPositioningMotrin vs. Advil vs. Tylenol
Viagra vs. Cialis vs. Levitra
FedEx vs. UPSDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig Idea Ties together elements
Message
Media
Unifies ads into CampaignDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaAflac Duck
 Geico Gecko
 Progressive  “Flo”
 E Trade BabiesDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaOther examples?
Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaOptional Elements
Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPhysical ContinuityCharacters extended
Cavemen
Verizon Wireless copy/actorDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaSoundsIntel
NBC
Avon
Energizer BunnyDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityConsistent:Theme
Tone
Image
AttitudeDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityTheme = Overall idea underlying ad	Slogan/tagline
  Jingle	Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityTone: trucks 		- treats
 beer 			-  insurance
cereal		- hair productsDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityImage:Marlboro from ladies brand 	to macho
 Miller from “Champagne of bottled beer” to “Miller Time”Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityImage:Other examples
Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityAttitude: Does Consumer agree with attitude of Character or Brand?
Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityAttitudeCats are finicky eaters, hence Morris the Cat.
Worked with dogs?Developing a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityAttitude“ideal” kids may solve problems but not relate to  “Slice of Life” situationsDeveloping a Creative StrategyBig IdeaPsychological ContinuityAttitudeFord F150 spots work with Denis Leary V/O.
How about Tom Hanks?Appraising Creative opportunityFocusing Creative MessageFCB Grid
Think vs. Feel
Involvement: High vs. Low

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