Definition of Advertising. The definition of advertising simply is the promotion of a product or service for the purpose of selling it to the general public. An example of advertising would be a business specializing in creating and executing newsprint advertisements for other business or goods. In this case their primary goal would be to advertise their goods and service to people interested in those goods and services. Advertising has two basic purposes: To attract buyers and to generate revenue.
How successful a business is in meeting these goals depends largely on how effectively it uses advertising. In order to be successful a business needs to promote its goods and services to the general public in a way that makes them appealing to individuals. In addition, the business needs to have an effective communication system in place to inform customers about its offerings. It also needs a well-developed marketing plan in place. All of these elements need to be in place in order for advertising to be both effective and successful.
Types of Advertising. There are many different types of advertising. These include: Real Estate Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Print Media Advertising, Outdoor Media, Video, Internet advertising, Television advertising and even direct mail advertising. Any given business can choose to focus on one particular type of advertising or a mix of several different types.
The Media Used. Different types of media are used to advertise a business. These include:
The Target Audience. When choosing a medium to advertise a business, it is important to target the right audience. For example, if you are in the business of selling pet supplies to pets under 5 years old then you will want to advertise in your local area. Similarly, if you sell antiques to couples over 50 then you should probably advertise in your local area.
How Sensitive is Your Market? This is very important. Some types of businesses will be more sensitive to certain types of advertising than others. Some businesses are so small they cannot afford very expensive television or radio ad campaigns. However, other businesses have traditionally had more success with expensive media campaigns. For example, large businesses that spend heavily on their brand and marketing tend to be more successful in their campaigns than small businesses that are not as competitive.
Types of Media. There are a variety of types of advertising media available for a business to use. These include: magazine ads, newspaper advertising, radio spots, fliers, brochures, posters, street signs and even Internet advertising. Depending on your budget you may also choose to buy banner space for an Internet site on your business website.
Budget. It is very important to set a budget when it comes to advertising. Setting a budget will help ensure that your business receives enough funding to run efficiently.
Advertising Options. The more options you have for advertising the better. Make sure you are working with an experienced ad agency who can give you a variety of advertising options to meet your business needs. You don’t want to pick a campaign option that is completely off limits because it is going to cost you money and get you nowhere fast.
Time of Day. Advertising times vary depending on the market. For example, it is less likely to be as effective in the morning than it is during the evening. Be sure you keep this in mind when you are looking for advertising.
Promotion Methods. If you can, try to promote your business by offering incentives to customers. This is an excellent way to advertise for free. A business owner can also benefit from offering discounts to new customers as well as offering deals to repeat business on a regular basis.
Advertising Tips. Ad agencies will often offer advertising tips to help you get started. Be sure you take advantage of these tips before you make a final decision on which advertising strategy you choose. Your final decision may depend on how much you are willing to invest in your advertising.
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