Aids To Trade That Support Commerce: Advertising: Methods Of Traditional And Digital Advertising Media (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 5.1.2 Methods of Traditional and Digital Advertising Media
Traditional Advertising Media
| Method | Features | Advantages | Disadvantages | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Television | Audio-visual, wide reach | Strong impact, mass coverage | Expensive, short lifespan | Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad |
| Radio | Audio messages | Cheap, wide coverage | No visuals, short recall | FM radio jingle |
| Cinema | Ads before movies | Captive audience, visual impact | Limited audience, costly | Local restaurant ad before film |
| Newspapers | Local/national print ads | Wide reach, detailed info | Declining readership | Dawn classifieds |
| Magazines/Trade Journals | Targeted, specialised | Focused audience, longer life | Expensive, slow updates | Vogue fashion ads |
| Leaflets/Flyers | Hand-distributed, local | Cheap, quick to produce | Often ignored as junk | Pizza flyer |
| Packaging | Info & promotion on product | Continuous visibility | Limited space | Branded cereal box |
| Direct Mail | Sent to homes/offices | Personalised | Can be seen as spam | Credit card offers |
| Sponsorship | Paying to support events | Good PR, brand awareness | Expensive | Pepsi sponsoring PSL |
| Catalogues/Brochures | Detailed product range | Useful reference | Costly to produce | IKEA catalogue |
| Posters | Printed display | High visibility | Weather damage, vandalism | Billboard posters |
| Transport Vehicles | Ads on buses, trucks | Mobile, large audience | Limited detail | KFC bus wrap |
| Window Displays | Shopfront visuals | Attracts customers | Only local impact | Clothing store display |
| Point of Sale Displays | In-store promotions | Immediate influence | Limited to store visitors | Chocolate stand near checkout |
| Signboards | Large permanent displays | Continuous exposure | High setup cost | Highway signboard |
| Word of Mouth | Recommendations | Free, trustworthy | Hard to control | Customer recommending a café |
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Digital Advertising Media
| Method | Features | Advantages | Disadvantages | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Ads | Paid posts on social platforms | Global reach, target audience | Privacy concerns, ad blockers | Instagram ads |
| Websites/Search Engines | Company websites & SEO ads | Constant presence, informative | Needs maintenance | Google Ads |
| Display Ads | Banners on websites | Wide coverage | Often ignored | Side-banner on news sites |
| Video Ads | Played on platforms like YouTube | Engaging, visual impact | Can be skipped, costly | Pre-roll ad before video |
| Email Marketing | Promotional emails | Cheap, direct, measurable | May go to spam | Amazon discount emails |
| Digital Billboards | LED screens, urban areas | High impact, dynamic | Expensive | Times Square LED billboards |
| Social Media Influencers | Paid partnerships | Builds trust, targets niche | Risky if influencer loses credibility | YouTuber promoting skincare |
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Factors Affecting Choice of Advertising
| Factor | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Audience | Target group age, income, lifestyle |
| Cost | Budget for campaign |
| Cultural/Legal | Ads must fit cultural values & law |
| Flexibility | Ability to update/change ad |
| Market Coverage | Local vs international reach |
| Multi-Channel | Using a mix for better results |
| Timing | Seasonal demand, product launch dates |
| Type of Product | Perishable goods → urgent ads, luxury → image ads |
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Summary
| Key Idea | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Traditional media = TV, radio, newspapers, posters, etc. → strong local reach but costly/slow. | |
| Digital media = social media, search engines, influencers, email → flexible, global, cost-effective but faces ad fatigue/privacy risks. | |
| Choice depends on audience, cost, product type, and market coverage. |
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