Lately, it’s gotten much more interesting to look at ads in newspapers and on TV. Just some time ago, infomercials were reserved for late night TV only. Direct response ads hardly showed up in newspapers. That’s because newspapers and magazines tend to consider these ads “junky.” The reason we’re now seeing infomercials on prime time TV and direct response ads taking up full pages in newspapers is, quite simply, they sell.
That’s right. As advertisers are pulling back, networks and newspapers are willing to accept “junky” ads and show infomercials at 7 o’clock in the evening. No, these are not highly artistic ads. There’s nothing “sexy” about them. They don’t have “clever” copy or meaningless headlines. No blocks of useless white space. Yet they consistently continue to sell more than typical ads you’re used to seeing. Why? Because they use tested elements that work.
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You could have a great location for your business. You could have a wide selection of quality products at reasonable prices. You could use effective direct response marketing tactics in your advertising campaigns. You could drive loads of prospective clients to your business as a result of your advertising. And you can ensure that they don’t return. You could be Ace Wine & Spirits store in Boulder.
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As a follow up to the Coca-Cola wannabes that produce ineffective “brand awareness” ads that feature the company name as the most prominent element, here is an ad that I’ve seen in the Boulder Daily Camera for many months now: a store that sells beads.
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I love looking at ads in magazines and newspapers. It’s one of the funnest ways to see which companies are wasting their marketing dollars by placing bad ads and which ones are doing a good job. The ones that are doing a good job typically will have their ads running for a long time because they are effective in generating leads.
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