Exam 11: Executing the Creative

Scenario 11-3 A 30-second TV spot begins with a strip of yellow litmus paper being lowered into a bottle of household cleaner.Music plays in the background.The words "You Probably Know This.Litmus Paper Measures Alkalinity" are superimposed on the bottom of the screen.The litmus paper is removed, and it has turned a dark blue-green color."You Probably Know This.The Darker, The Harsher" is then superimposed.A series of cuts reveals litmus paper being lowered onto different bars of wet soap.In each case, the strip turns a dark color.The brand name of each bar of soap is superimposed underneath.Finally, litmus paper is lowered onto a bar of Ivory soap.The paper remains yellow.Three superimpositions appear in succession: "Ivory," "Ivory is the mildest," and "Bar none." -(Scenario 11-3) The superimposed words that end the spot -- "Ivory is Mildest.Bar none" -- could be considered Ivory's slogan.What is an important function of a slogan such as this?

Scenario 11-1 After a series of public relations setbacks, Japanese automaker Toyota unveiled a new company slogan in 2010. The slogan read, "Drive a Toyota. You'll never stop." The company hopes the new slogan can once again instill confidence into a number of consumers who grew weary of the brand after a number of massive recalls in recent years. The company chose to go with the slogan after turning down a number of others, including, "Toyota Puts the Pedal to the Metal. And keeps it there," and "Toyota. The Last Car You'll Ever Drive." The new slogan will be featured in all of the company's future advertisements.(Andy Borowitz, "Toyota Unveils New Slogan: 'Drive a Toyota. You'll Never Stop'." The Huffington Post, February 6, 2010.) -(Scenario 11-1) To create ads featuring the new company slogan, Toyota assembles a creative team of individuals who will focus solely on designing the new advertisements. Toyota realizes that it will need to have a strong Internet and social media presence. In order to effectively utilize these outlets, Toyota should consider hiring a(n)

Layout is the term used for the drawing or digital rendering of a proposed print ad that shows where all the elements will be positioned, allowing for various alternatives and options.

Scenario 11-5 A hospital is attempting to change its image.In the past, the hospital has been perceived as having a high degree of expertise across all medical services, but also as having a cold and unfeeling atmosphere.This has resulted in the hospital losing business in situations where patients feel that a procedure is simple enough that any hospital can perform it equally well.The decision is made to hire a local advertising agency.The agency's creative director meets with the hospital marketing director to develop a creative brief.It focuses on print ads for local newspapers and regional magazines, and states that the advertising for the hospital must create feelings of caring and warmth, without explicitly stating that the hospital "cares"-a tactic that has been used again and again by other medical institutions. -(Scenario 11-5) Once she has a rough draft, the art director has to admit it's a really great-looking ad.All the elements hang together and work with each other, and the overall feel is harmonious and peaceful.She clearly understands the principle of

Which is considered the most crucial of all design elements, because when used effectively it brings harmony to all components on the page?

Scenario 11-2 You are the creative director at a Milwaukee ad agency.Today, your copywriters are presenting you with their ideas for several 30-second radio spots for the City of Milwaukee Tourism Bureau, which wants to feature its own information center and tours, as well as city museums, art galleries, concerts, festivals, and special events.When they are ready, the best ideas will be taken to the marketing director at the City of Milwaukee for review and approval. -(Scenario 11-2) Before the copywriters present, you want to familiarize yourself with the details of the campaign once again.You review a copy of the creative brief, because you know it

An advertisement for a Michigan resort features the headline, "Endless Coast.Endless Sand.Endless Sunset.Endless Time.Lighthouse Harbor Lodge." This headline has the primary purpose of

The overall visual impact through illustration relies on three broad factors -- size, color, and medium.

Scenario 11-5 A hospital is attempting to change its image.In the past, the hospital has been perceived as having a high degree of expertise across all medical services, but also as having a cold and unfeeling atmosphere.This has resulted in the hospital losing business in situations where patients feel that a procedure is simple enough that any hospital can perform it equally well.The decision is made to hire a local advertising agency.The agency's creative director meets with the hospital marketing director to develop a creative brief.It focuses on print ads for local newspapers and regional magazines, and states that the advertising for the hospital must create feelings of caring and warmth, without explicitly stating that the hospital "cares"-a tactic that has been used again and again by other medical institutions. -(Scenario 11-5) One last thing that she recommends to the client involves her choice of a particular element from among hundreds of options.She admits she has agonized over her selection on this, because it affects not only readability but also sets the mood and tone of the overall visual impression.She is most likely talking about