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Learn effective strategies to create compelling advertisement layouts that grab attention, communicate messages clearly, and drive sales. Explore key principles, layout rules, and practical examples to enhance your advertising efforts. Whether you're targeting specific audiences, promoting sales events, or showcasing products, this guide provides valuable insights to help you craft impactful advertising materials.
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Ag Fact! 11/9 • The majority of people (~65%) take in information _________!
Ag Fact! 11/16 • The majority of people (~65%) take in information visually!
Advertising Copy Layout Agricultural Sales Sutherlin AST
Focus on the bold words! Draw pictures!
Advertisement Layout Goals: • Create interest in a product/service • Convincecustomers to select your product/service http://www.stocklayouts.com
Advertisement Layout Goals: • Connectpeople looking for your product/service to you • Communicate where they can find this product/service http://www.stocklayouts.com
Advertisement Layout • Layout Rules – based on David Ogilvy • Visual (top left) • Caption • Headline • Copy (use a drop cap) • Signature (bottom right) http://desktoppub.about.com/od/ads/ss/ogilvy_4.htm
Advertisement Layout • Variations on the rules • Use headlines first if it has more impact than your image • Put headlines to the right of the image http://desktoppub.about.com/od/ads/ss/ogilvy_4.htm
Advertisement Layout Key Things to Remember: • Make it look good! • Make it appealing, eye-catching • Use clear, specific pictures • Use bright colors that work together
Advertisement Layout Key Things to Remember: • Keep it simple! • Focus on what you want customers to know! • Ex: Sale! New Product! Upcoming Event! • Use short, powerful words and keep writing brief
Advertisement Layout Key Things to Remember: • Know what you are selling and who it is for (target audience)! • Make sure your ad is consistent (pictures/words/etc) • Use key terms/etc that will reach your target audience
Advertisement Layout Key Things to Remember: • Include an Action! • Give the customer something to do • Ex: Come by our store (include address/directions); Call us now! (give number); Don’t miss this! (time/place); etc
Advertisement Layout Example 1 On sale now: Cars and trucks All on sale This weekend only at RaceCarsInc
Advertisement Layout Example 2 This weekend only at RACECars! Corner of 1st and 2nd – across from the Market Questions? Offers? Call Mike at 459-1234!
Advertisement Layout Example 3 2011 Speedster NOW $199,995! This weekend only at RACECars!INC Corner of 1st and 2nd – across from the Market Questions? Offers? Call Mike at 459-1234! Now is the time to get yours! Offers good for November 23-25 2008 – Stores open 8am to 6pm
Ad! • Create an ad for DC Coop • Veteran’s Day Weekend Sale • All winter clothing on sale • All fencing on sale DC Coop3171 NE Stephens St. • Roseburg, OR • 97470 • P: 541.673.0601