Monday, October 25, 2010

Super Bowl Commercials

What is the company? Sony PS2

Who is the target audience: Teenagers, Video gamers, Males, Sports Fans

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Action

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Quick cuts, emphasize action

What is the slogan/message for the company? Live in your world, play in ours.

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, because in the commercial they are trying to LIVE in PS2's world, but the message says to PLAY in it


What is the company? Budweiser

Who is the target audience: Adults over 21 years

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, human interest

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? The rewinds helped us grasp concept

What is the slogan/message for the company? Not a real slogan

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, because it was a memorable commercial and everyone knows that Kleisdale horses are sponsored by Budweiser


What is the company? Chrysler

Who is the target audience: Adults looking for new cars, mainly women

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity, Human Interest

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? The black and white was sleek, cool

What is the slogan/message for the company? Drive & Love

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, because it makes people want to love the car they are driving (listening to Celin Deon, etc.)


What is the company? Pepsi

Who is the target audience: Teens and Adults, people who know celebrities

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Editing, made the "Twist"ing work

What is the slogan/message for the company? It's a twist on a great thing

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, because the whole commercial involved twisting, and the celebrities were all a little twisted


What is the company? FedEx

Who is the target audience: Adults, Movie buffs who would know the Castaway analogy

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Celebrity

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Flashbacks help explain

What is the slogan/message for the company? none

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, it all came together at the end with the opening of the box


What is the company? Dodge

Who is the target audience: Adults looking for a truck, primarily males

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Action

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?  Cutting made the story shorter

What is the slogan/message for the company? Grab life by the horns

Was the message effective? Why or why not?  Yes, it was a very action-filled commercial and he was in a near-death incident but was saved by grabbing the horns of the truck.


What is the company? Gatorade

Who is the target audience: Teens and adults who are athletes

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Celebrity, Action

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Editing shows the Yellow sweat

What is the slogan/message for the company? Is it in you?

Was the message effective? Why or why not?  Yes, because it makes gatorade-consumption seem cool and necessary, if you are an athlete


What is the company? SportsCenter

Who is the target audience: Males who watch sportscenter often

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor, Celebrity

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Transitions make it smoother

What is the slogan/message for the company? This is sportscenter.

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, because it shows the humor and athletic analogies that sportscenter embodies, and it makes people want to watch the show


What is the company? H & R Block

Who is the target audience: Adults who have to do taxes

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?  Humor, Celebrity

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? Transitions make it smooth

What is the slogan/message for the company? Double Check

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes it makes it seem very necessary to have a professional advise you on your taxes or else you'll make a mistake


What is the company? Budweiser

Who is the target audience: Adults who are over 21 years

What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)? Humor

How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message? The editing of the clown

What is the slogan/message for the company? Make it a Bud Light.

Was the message effective? Why or why not? Yes, if people think that the commercial is humorous, they will want to buy the beer.

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