Analyzing an Advertisement for a Texas Instruments Calculator
Get your own. These words literally speak for themselves when it comes to the Texas Instruments calculator: TI-83+ silver edition. “Get your own” is the title that appears at the top of the advertisement for the TI-83+ silver edition. The title is reemphasized by a group of teenagers pictured below the title. The teens pictured in the photo are all playfully trying to get their hands on the coveted TI-83+ silver edition-graphing calculator. Directly below the picture of the teens, is a graphic of an enlarged graphing calculator, and displayed on the screen of the calculator is the new phonebook feature. Then, to the right of the graphic are three short phrases that reemphasize and support the title of the advertisement. These phrases state: more power, more speed, and more fun. Preceding these three phrases is a web address. The address shows the TI-83+ silver edition calculator in more depth, and also reiterates the title of the advertisement. The website is gottagetyourown.com is implying that all students need their own calculator, and the TI-83+ silver edition is the best choice.
The advertisement was found in the September issue of Teen Magazine. The author carefully planned the placement of this advertisement with the viewers in mind, for he or she was targeting those returning to school. The author most likely chose Teen Magazine to present the advertisement for reasons mostly relating to the viewer. The individuals that read Teen Magazine are in general teenagers that are attending school. Targeting teens in general would be a plus in the sense of advertising, for teenagers are interested in new technology, and want to have the latest fashion, or in this inst...
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Overall, the Texas Instruments TI-83+ silver edition calculator advertisement is an article displayed in such away that appeals to those seeking some form of education. In most cases the advertisement would call to the teen genre. The advertisement displays the title “Get Your Own” at the top of the page to put emphasis on the remainder of the article. The picture of the teens and the full size picture of the calculator are just other examples of why each individual should get their own TI-83+ silver edition calculator. Along with three small phrases and a web address, the article is compl! ete in its emphasis of the title. “Get Your Own,” is a phrase that would definitely stand out in a persons mind after viewing the article, therefore, the designer did a quality job formatting the advertisement. Then “Get Your Own” pretty much sums up the article.
GEICO Insurance is a name well known in today 's society. Most people are familiar with the television advertisement with the saying, "GEICO can save you 15% or more on car insurance". However, in Entertainment Weekly 's June issue, GEICO displays an advertisement that explains all of the reasons why GEICO is better than the other auto insurers, rather than just tell the audience the percentage of how much they will save. The advertisement displays two popcorn containers, one bigger than the other. Underneath the bigger popcorn cup, there are additional individual popcorns that seem to have fallen out of the cup and brackets with the company 's qualities. The bigger cup also has the name GEICO in big, bold letters above the cup, while the smaller
From the moment of its existence, car insurance has continued to be a value and necessity in the lives of every driver. With the increasing number of people that are driving, it is something that simply cannot be ignored. And what better way to share various insurance companies than through advertisements and television? Amongst the numerous selections of car insurance, Allstate has proven to withhold a successful and symbolic campaign of television advertisements. Through the use of logical appeals, dry humor, and strategic plot lines, Allstate does an efficient job at drawing its viewers in.
In the 1997 article Listening to Khakis, published in the New Yorker, Malcolm Gladwell effectively paints a vivid picture of the thought and science that goes into advertising campaigns. Gladwell begins his paper by focusing on the Dockers’ advertising campaign for their line of adult male khaki pants, which he labels as extremely successful. This campaign was the first line of successful fashion advertisements aimed directly toward adult males (Gladwell, 1997). This campaign was cunningly simple and showed only males wearing the pants being advertised with the background noise filled with men having a casual conversation (Gladwell, 1997). This tactic was used because studies showed that Dockers’ target market felt an absence in adult male friendships. (Gladwell, 1997). The simplicity of the advertisements was accentuated as to not to deter possible customers by creating a fashion based ad because, based on Gladwell’s multiple interviews of advertising experts, males shy away from being viewed as fashion forward or “trying to hard” (Gladwell, 1997).
In defiance of some of the controversial arguments that were presented in the film “The Merchants of Cool”, one in some ways should be affected by the actual realization that this level of disinformation could be present within our society. Tv executives, movie producers, record producers and many others confine teens today with the most contradictory marketing pitches that causes teens to look towards the media to provide them with a ready-made identity of what is considered to be “cool”. Instead of empowering young individuals, the continual focus of their desires leaves them off course
As I mentioned it is difficult not to agree with Sid Ray’s article. The maternal and pregnant Duchess does challenge male authority, often by claiming authority over her personal life opposing Ferdinand and the Cardinal’s wishes. By talking in depth about the pregnant female body, Ray somewhat disregards the fact that the Duchess’ pregnant body is often disguised or hidden offstage in her private life with Antonio, rather than in her public life as a head authority of the Duchy of Malfi.
In Ralph Ellison’s novel The “Invisible Man” the common theme is invisibility, the narrator takes the readers on a journey of self discover to find his place in society. Identity in “Invisible Man” is a conflict between self-perception and the projection of others, as seen through one man's story: the nameless narrator. As the novel unravels the narrator is in the process overcoming deceptions and illusions to find the truth about his place in the world. The deception is closely linked with his perception of invisibility, because various character in the novel cant see the narrator for whom he is, but only seeing him for the color of his skin. Some of the characters seem to always use him for the benefit of themselves, as often as his as he is deceived, the narrator does some deceiving of his own.
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This advertisement appears in the Seventeen magazines, whose readers range in age between thirteen and twenty-five. The visual shows a young, blonde, Caucasian female who is attracting the readers to the COVERGIRL™ product. Placing this sort of ad in the Seventeen magazines is appealing to most young women due to the beautiful celebrity, Taylor Swift, who uses the same product. Also, the colors used, such as the pastel pinks, draws in the reader since they are very feminine colors. Finally, the product itself is appealing to the audience of Seventeen because younger women like to look their best, and to do that, lip-gloss is a handy accessory.
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What is your greatest motivation when buying a product? For many years’ manufacturers have been using advertisement for marketing and selling their products. Personally, I do not always buy a product because I need it; but because the advertisement makes it look so appealing. As I was browsing through the January 2013, Family Circle Magazine; I came across a carmex advertisement. I am familiar with the product; however, I was not aware that they were also making body creams and lotions. There were many elements included in the advertisement that caught my attention. For example, the bright yellow color, the name of the product, and the picture of a beautiful lady with her flawless skin glowing. The main idea of advertisements is for customers to see what the manufactures want them to see.
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The product in this ad is a chinese cellphone; therefore, the author is attempting to sell this product to the Chinese. I have never heard of this cellphone so most likely the ad is not intended for Americans. The audience is meant for customers on a different continent. The author of this ad takes a persuasive stance because he is trying to convince people that this cellphone is faster and more reliable than other cellphone makes. The company designs an ad that cleverly catches the attention of people while presenting the Ephone 900 as a trustworthy and reliable phone. The company decided that using snake in a remote area would grab people 's attention and get them to at least look at the ad. Even though its not targeted at Americans, the advertisement is clever enough and well designed enough that it caught my attention. Knowing the audience and stance in this advertisement is important because it is what the author uses to draw people 's
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Advertisements are found everywhere in today’s world. They have a big impact on what the consumer buys. Commercials are often aimed towards children and teens because they will ask their parents to buy the product. Another reason teens are targeted by advertisers is because they have money to spend and are willing to buy unnecessary products, especially if it is the latest and greatest. Teens feel that they need the newest electronics, clothing, and other luxury items.