Set the scene quickly. Unless there’s a reason to keep the listener guessing where the commercial is taking place, set the scene as quickly as you can (it will help the listener to imagine the situation straight away,… Read More
Posted on April 18, 2014 by Joshua Smith
When an idea is translated into more than one form of communication or media it’s known as ‘integrated.’ In other words, it’s not just a big idea that translates within one creative area, it’s a big idea realized… Read More
Posted on April 13, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Less is more. Find the right idea and be able to summarize it in just a few words. Come up with a kickass brief and a good idea (which is the most difficult bit). That is the secret… Read More
Posted on April 12, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Since emotions are so potent, it is important to handle them carefully when trying to create an emotionalized brand strategy. Emotions can make or break a brand, and once a mistake is made and you have an explosion,… Read More
Posted on April 8, 2014 by Joshua Smith
The fact that so many great TV ads can work in print is a sign of their brilliant simplicity. Whether the idea was intended for print or TV is not important: it’s as if they were created as… Read More
Posted on April 6, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Don’t reveal, imply. What we can imagine in our heads is often more powerful than anything explicitly shown, whether it’s scary, funny, disturbing or otherwise. Ask yourself ‘Do I have to show everything?’ and if not, ‘Will it… Read More
Posted on April 4, 2014 by Joshua Smith
It starts and ends with the concept. The success will depend on one thing: a good idea. The tendency is to fall into the style over substance trap, or execution over concept. Visual slickness might draw people in,… Read More
Posted on March 31, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Arguably the hardest part of advertising is making the move from creating single execution one-shots to ideas that are big enough to work as a campaign, with numerous executions. Advertising Concept Book (Second Edition) by Pete Barry
Posted on March 30, 2014 by Joshua Smith
The maximum number of elements in a single print ad is six: 1.) headline 2.) sub-headline 3.) visual(s) 4.) body copy 5.) tagline 6.) logo Advertising Concept Book (Second Edition) by Pete Barry
Posted on March 28, 2014 by Joshua Smith
A good ad communicates its message clearly, quickly, simply, and relevantly. A great ad not only stops you, it may also make you smile, laugh, or think. And it should also either inform, provoke, involve or interact with… Read More
Posted on March 27, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Different music can change the mood of an ad entirely. The right track can take a commercial to another level. Often a great ad will promote (or re-promote) a song to chart-topping status. Advertising Concept Book (Second Edition) by… Read More
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joshua Smith
The ‘one frame’ goal is another form of reductionism. By definition, the simplest ad needs only one cut, or camera set-up (not including the end frame). This is not a rule you need to place on every script… Read More
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joshua Smith
A common mistake occurs when agencies and clients try to replicate (i.e. plagiarize) previously successful interactive (advertising) ideas. The problem is that these ideas rarely compare with the original, brand-tailored concept. Brand Jam by Marc Gobé
Posted on March 25, 2014 by Joshua Smith
Avoid ‘headline repeating visual’ (‘see-say’). This is one of the most common mistakes made by inexperienced advertising students, in which part of the headline (or the entire headline) is repeating what the visual is already communicating. Advertising Concept… Read More
Posted on March 24, 2014 by Joshua Smith
An ad is a chance to grab someone and get him/her to buy your product. A line that requires a yes/no answer is always a gamble, because the wrong answer is immediately a lost sale. In this case,… Read More
Posted on March 23, 2014 by Joshua Smith
When you create any idea for (video), ask yourself honestly: will this stand up to repeat viewing? Avoid anything that might quickly annoy and irritate (either the entire concept, or part of the idea such as dialogue or… Read More
Posted on March 23, 2014 by Joshua Smith
If consumers find something that works, they stick to it. Once we find something that works — no matter how badly — we tend not to look for a better way. We’ll use a better way if we… Read More
Posted on March 22, 2014 by Joshua Smith
How can I be of use in the everyday life of my target demographic? Advertising Concept Book (Second Edition) by Pete Barry
Posted on March 22, 2014 by Joshua Smith
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