A Use a bright colour to attract attention. I The simple message arouses interest. D The ad tries to create a desire by implying that drinking this sweet fizzy drink will bring you happiness.
A The action it wants you to take is to buy this product. Advertisement B. Clothing aimed at men
A Uses bright sunshine and contrasting colours to attract attention. I The scenery and man walking away arouses your interest. D The handwritten message is targeted at men who like the outdoors and don’t like wearing suits.
A The action it wants you to take is to buy this product. Literacy
Choose an advertisement from a magazine and analyse it according to the AIDA principles by answering the following questions: (a) Who do you think it is targeted at? (b) How does it try to attract attention and interest? (c) What desire or want is it trying to stimulate? (d) What action is it trying to achieve? (e) In your opinion is the advertisement effective? Give reasons for your answer.