Does Your Advertising Have the Right Angle?

Posted: Dec 04, 2009 |Comments: 0 |

Advertising copy is often written with the thought that people care about corporate self-promotion and product descriptions. This type of of company or product centered advertising does not usually perform well because ad copy with the right angle targets specific needs that people care about. If you want better advertising results, write clear copy with a sharp focus on relevance.

Traditional advertising will typically emphasize the delivery of a corporate brand message, but effective advertising is not just about selling a product or a company. Explaining to people how their individual needs will be satisfied is a key to good advertising. What you say to people, and how it is said can make a big difference, and speaking directly to a persons felt need can generate more response.

Example:

Instead of saying, “US Fitness is a national health club operator with the best facilities.”

You might say, “Get in shape. You’ll feel better, look more attractive, and your confidence will shine.”

Cear advertising is more important than corporate creative. You should talk to your potential customers like real people. In a typical conversation, they probably wouldn't say, “I want to start a full service exercise regimen.”  They might say something like, “I want to get in better shape.” In trying to sound more professional, some advertising copy fails to clearly answer the key question “Why is it important to me?” which is what people really want to know.

Effective advertising works best when it is directed at needs that people already care about, which is speaking to a felt need. Most people probably don’t have a burning desire to drive out of the way to get to a crowded health club and exercise, but millions of people wish they were healthier, looked better, and felt more confidence.

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