Explore the impact of iconic ads like Apple's 1984 Super Bowl ad and learn about psychological tactics for effective advertisements, such as creating scarcity and using anchors. Discover how advertisers use strategies like partial spelling and rhyming proverbs to enhance ad memorability. Sign up for a free email course on persuasion science based on peer-reviewed studies.
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Quick takeaways
Scarcity appeals boost sales, demonstrated by KFC's $1 chips promotion.
Anchoring increases sales, as seen with Snickers' strategy of recommending larger purchases.
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Using Scarcity in Advertisements
KFC's promotion of $1 chips with a limit of four per customer outperformed 90 other creative ad variations, demonstrating that scarcity appeals to consumers' preference for limited resources, thereby boosting sales.
The Power of Anchoring in Advertising
Snickers' strategy of recommending customers to buy 18 ice creams instead of the standard amount created an anchor, making large purchases seem more acceptable and increasing sales by 80%, showcasing the influence of anchoring in ad effectiveness.
Enhancing Engagement with Questions in Ads
Research reveals that ads incorporating questions are rated 14% more favorably than those without, as questions engage audiences and enhance ad effectiveness, demonstrated by a Reddit ad with a question mark outperforming the same ad without by 15%.
In the 5 years I’ve spent creating this show, I’ve learnt a lot about advertising. Today, I share six evidence-based principles that are proven to improve any ad. If you want to understand why you buy the things you buy, then tune in.