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Gary Dahl (Author)
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January 3, 2007
So, you need to create an advertising campaign that brings in more customers, adds more dollars to your bottom line, and validates all the reasons you went into business in the first place. But how can you make your ad look and sound like champagne if your budget can only afford beer? Are you wasting your time trying to sell ice to an Eskimo?

The world of advertising can seem like a daunting place—but it doesn’t have to be. Advertising for Dummies coaches you through the process and shows you how to:

  • Identify and reach your target audience
  • Define and position your message
  • Get the most bang for your buck
  • Produce great ads for every medium
  • Buy the different media
  • Create buzz and use publicity
  • Research and evaluate your competition

Advertising for Dummies offers newbies a real-world look at the ins and outs of advertising—from online and print to TV, radio, and outdoor formats—to show you how you can easily develop and execute a successful campaign on any budget. Plus, you’ll find a glossary of common buzzwords you may encounter along the way so you can talk the talk like the advertising guru you (almost) are! With simple tips on how to write memorable ads and timeless lessons from the legends, this book is packed with everything you need to have people from New York to Los Angeles whistling your jingle.


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"…if you need a quick start, get this book by all means." (TamsPalm Blog, October 2006) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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New info on buzz, publicity, and word-of-mouth advertising

The fun and easy way® to create effective ads and increase your profits

Need to develop a hard-hitting, memorable ad campaign? This practical guide gives you the inside scoop on creating attention-getting, results-driven advertising in all mediums — from electronic and print to radio, TV, online, and outdoor formats. You'll see how to deliver a powerful, consistent message and when you should — and shouldn't — use shortcuts to save costs.

Discover how to

  • Set a realistic ad budget
  • Define and position your message
  • Identify and target your audience
  • Create great ads for every medium
  • Make an emotional connection
  • Use "ad speak" effectively

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (January 3, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470045833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470045831
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Ordered this item on May 5th and never received it. When I emailed the sender they apologized which was nice but I never got my book.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Ad" this to your cart, August 17, 2009
This review is from: Advertising For Dummies (Paperback)
If your looking to find data on advertising, look elsewhere
Your wasting your time looking for any real advertising tips. "Be creative" is about the gist of every tip you get.
If your deciding on options for advertising, when to advertise, where, pricing, this book is for you.
Plus a few anecdotes and you get this wonderful book.
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6 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Ad" this book to your shopping cart!, October 16, 2001
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This is the book that all people interested in advertising have been waiting for and will enjoy. It was talked about on KGO newstalk 810 a.m. and was created by the maker of the Pet Rock. For advertising students this will be of great help for your classes and for those of you already working in the field of advertising this will be a great read providing a deeper insight into this amazing field.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
creative hook, collateral ads, collateral advertising, specialty advertising items, buying radio time, advertising your business, outdoor ads, collateral piece, station rep, finished spot, cable advertising, advertising clutter, open rate, station ratings, advertising funds, online ads, advertising schedule, media schedule, mailing house, station sales, media buyer, voice talent, radio schedule
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yellow Pages, Bay Area, Pet Rock, San Jose, United States, Parrot Cellular, David Ogilvy, Get Your Audience's Attention, General Motors, New York City, Richard Laermer, Bill Bernbach, Burger King, Little League, Los Angeles, Advertising Age, Berkeley Farms, Fishburn's Laser Eye Center, Handing Off the Dirty Work, Know It's Time, New Beetle, Super Bowl, Understanding the Rules, Video Key, Wave By Rich Tennant
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