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Principles of Strat Comm FINAL
design and other
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Journalism
Undergraduate 3
05/12/2008

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balance
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orderliness and compatibility of presentation: either components on one side of axis are repated in apprximate size/shape on other side, or the optical weighing of non-similar sizes and shapes in a more complex relationship
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proportion
Definition
has to do with size and tonal relationships btw different elements in an ad. includes the relationship of the width of an ad to its depth, the width of each element relative to the depth of each element, the size of one element relative to size of another, the space btw 2 elements relative to size of another, and the space btw 2 elements and the relationship of that space to a third element
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sequence of order
Definition
establishing a relationship among elements that leads the reader through the ad in some controlled fashion; goal is to establish a visual format that results in a focus or several focuses. up/down, large/small, light/dark, color/noncolor
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unity
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all elements tied together and appear to be related. results in harmony among the headline, subhead, body copy, and illustration. (border, white space and axis contribute to it)
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emphasis
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either visual or headline should be dominant ....headline dominant = direct response, visual = delayed response
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omnibus or circus
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busy ad, informal balance (lot going on in page...like that nailpolish ad_) and paint brush ad
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frame
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border or something frames the page/product
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rebus
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pictures used to substitute words (eye heart you)
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picture window
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visual is dominant (delayed response)
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multipanel
Definition
several different images used to tell a story
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big type
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headline is dominant
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alphabet
Definition
all elements on page form a letter (ex T: the watch ad, neutrogena Z, jordache X, intel pluck a hair from your head
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mondrian
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formally balanced--when you fold it in half, it's a mirror of right side/left side (ex: GMC Jimmy)
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place
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# of retail outlets
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place
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location of outlets
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place
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type of outlets
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place
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catalog sales
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place
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services provided by distribution (credit, delivery, installation, training)
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place
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internet
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place
Definition
number and type of wholesalers
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place
Definition
inventories (extent/location)
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product
Definition
functional features
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product
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aesthetic design
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product
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accompanying services
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product
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instructions for use
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product
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warranty
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product
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differntiation
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product
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positioning
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promotion
Definition
adveritsing, sales people, personal selling, sales promotion, (coupons, contests, sweepsakes), trade shows, PR activities, direct mail/telemarketing, event sponorships, internet communications
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newspaper advantages
Definition
geographic selectivity, timeliness, creative opportunities, credibility, audience interest, cost
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newspaper disadvantags
Definition
limited segmentation, creative constraints, cluttered environment, short life
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magazine advantages
Definition
audience selectivity*, shelf life* audience interest, creative opportunities,
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magazine disadvantages
Definition
long lead times*, cost*, limited reach and frequency, clutter,
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TV advantages
Definition
creative opportunitites; coverage reach and repetition; cost per contact, audience selectivity; and narrowcasting (the development and delivery of specialized programming to well-defined audiences), OFFERS BROADEST REACH!!
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TV disadvantages
Definition
fleeting message**, high absolute cost (cost per contact is best, but overall cost may be the worst), poor geographic selectivity, poor audience attitude and attentiveness (zipping, zapping***, and channel grazing), clutter
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radio advantages
Definition
frequency—most people leave on while doing other things ; cost, reach and frequency (has widest reach of any medium), target audience selectivity, flexibility and timeliness (most flexible bc of short closing periods). creative opportunities (theater of the mind)
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radio disadvantages
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poor audience attentiveness, creative limitations, fragmented audiences, chaotic buying procedures
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