In pairs, discuss and fill in the blank with the given words
STUDENT A
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1. What is your favorite advertisement at the moment? Why do you like it so much?
2. Have you ever bought anything just because its advertised on T.V?
3. What famous advertising slogans can you remember? Why are they so memorable?
4. Do you think there are TOO many advertisements on T.V? How many do you think there should be?
5. What do you think are the good and bad parts of working in advertising?
Discuss the following statement.
Having a good product is not as important as having an eye-catching logo and a memorable slogan or catchy jingle.
In pairs, discuss and fill in the blank with the given words
1. The company had a new product to sell so it decided to to get some business.
2. Many adverts are only effective because they . people that they need products or services when in reality they dont.
3. Sometimes advertising is ..., you cant believe a word they tell you
4. Many people try to .., so they are often very keen for people see them buying the latest things.
5. This new product of ours, its good, but if we dont . on TV we wont sell it.
6. The company has just enough money in their budget to ..on prime time* TV, but only for 10 seconds
Plug it
Deceptive
Keep up with the Jones
Buy a slot
Run an ad
Persuade
*prime time: the block of broadcast programming during the middle of the evening for television programing (usually from 19:00 to 22:00)
STUDENT B
Discuss the following questions with your partner.
1. Which adverts annoy you the most and why?
2. What influences you most when you go shopping: the price of a product, its appearance or the advertisement promoting it?
3. Do you believe before and after advertisements? Why (not)?
4. How much do you think children are influenced by adverts they see on television?
5. Do you ever find that the adverts are better than the programs?
Discuss the following statement.
Having a good product is not as important as having an eye-catching logo and a memorable slogan or catchy jingle.
In pairs, discuss and fill in the blank with the given words
1. The company had a new product to sell so it decided to to get some business.
2. Many adverts are only effective because they . people that they need products or services when in reality they dont.
3. Sometimes advertising is ..., you cant believe a word they tell you
4. Many people try to .., so they are often very keen for people see them buying the latest things.
5. This new product of ours, its good, but if we dont . on TV we wont sell it.
6. The company has just enough money in their budget to ..on prime time* TV, but only for 10 seconds
Plug it
Deceptive
Keep up with the Jones
Buy a slot
Run an ad
Persuade
*prime time: the block of broadcast programming during the middle of the evening for television programing (usually from 19:00 to 22:00)
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