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choose ONE advertisement (online, print, or teacher-provided).
They must identify:
Target age range (of whatever advertisement is chosen)
Gender (if applicable)
Income level (What income would it take to get said product)
Lifestyle or interests (What type of lifestyle is needed for what is being advertised. Or how does it relate to people's interest)
Buying behavior (impulse, planned, brand loyal)
Critical Thinking Question:
“How would this ad change if it targeted a completely different audience?”
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Chosen advertisement: Apple iPhone online launch/commercial (typical Apple product ad on Apple.com and social media).
Identification
- Target age range: about 18–45 years old (young adults to mid-career professionals).
- Gender: all genders (slightly skewed toward males in some tech-ad impressions, but overall gender-neutral).
- Income level: middle to high income (or those with discretionary income or financing options) — typically able to afford a $700–$1,200 device or monthly payment plan.
- Lifestyle / interests: tech-savvy, creative or image-conscious; uses smartphone for social media, photography, streaming, mobile productivity, and app-based services; values design, performance, camera quality, and brand prestige.
- Buying behavior: mix of planned purchase and brand-loyal repeat buying. Some impulse to upgrade at launch among enthusiasts; many buyers wait for new releases, reviews, carrier deals, or trade-in offers.
Critical thinking: How would this ad change if it targeted a completely different audience?
- New target audience chosen: Adults 65+ (seniors).
- Messaging shift:
- From: cutting-edge features, speed, camera specs, lifestyle imagery.
- To: clarity, simplicity, safety, and usefulness (easy-to-read interface, large text, emergency features, hearing aid compatibility, health integration).
- Feature emphasis:
- Highlight Health/Fall Detection, Medical ID, Emergency SOS, hearing aid compatibility, large-font accessibility settings, voice control (Siri) and accessibility shortcuts.
- Minimize or simplify technical jargon (don’t dwell on GHz, benchmark numbers, or camera spec lists).
- Visuals and tone:
- Calmer pacing, warm trustworthy tone, real seniors using the phone in everyday situations (video calls with family, medication reminders, emergency help).
- Larger typefaces on-screen, close-ups of simple menus and big icons.
- Channels and format:
- Shift from trendy social media clips to TV spots during daytime programming, print ads in newspapers/magazines, direct mail, in-store demos at carriers and Apple Stores, and outreach through healthcare providers or senior centers.
- Offer longer-format explainer videos and step-by-step guides rather than fast-cut launch trailers.
- Calls-to-action and offers:
- Emphasize support (in-store help, one-on-one setup), trade-in discounts, senior pricing or bundled accessory packages, and easy payment plans.
- Include clear instructions for where to get hands-on help and customer-service phone numbers.
- Social proof and influencers:
- Replace influencer-led lifestyle shots with testimonials from peers, caregivers, or healthcare professionals explaining practical benefits.
- Buying behavior expected:
- More planned, value- and trust-driven purchasing. Family members or caregivers may be key decision influencers; ads should address them too.
Summary: To target seniors, the ad would become less about status and specs and more about clarity, safety, usability, and hands-on support, delivered through media and formats that the audience trusts and uses.
Identification
- Target age range: about 18–45 years old (young adults to mid-career professionals).
- Gender: all genders (slightly skewed toward males in some tech-ad impressions, but overall gender-neutral).
- Income level: middle to high income (or those with discretionary income or financing options) — typically able to afford a $700–$1,200 device or monthly payment plan.
- Lifestyle / interests: tech-savvy, creative or image-conscious; uses smartphone for social media, photography, streaming, mobile productivity, and app-based services; values design, performance, camera quality, and brand prestige.
- Buying behavior: mix of planned purchase and brand-loyal repeat buying. Some impulse to upgrade at launch among enthusiasts; many buyers wait for new releases, reviews, carrier deals, or trade-in offers.
Critical thinking: How would this ad change if it targeted a completely different audience?
- New target audience chosen: Adults 65+ (seniors).
- Messaging shift:
- From: cutting-edge features, speed, camera specs, lifestyle imagery.
- To: clarity, simplicity, safety, and usefulness (easy-to-read interface, large text, emergency features, hearing aid compatibility, health integration).
- Feature emphasis:
- Highlight Health/Fall Detection, Medical ID, Emergency SOS, hearing aid compatibility, large-font accessibility settings, voice control (Siri) and accessibility shortcuts.
- Minimize or simplify technical jargon (don’t dwell on GHz, benchmark numbers, or camera spec lists).
- Visuals and tone:
- Calmer pacing, warm trustworthy tone, real seniors using the phone in everyday situations (video calls with family, medication reminders, emergency help).
- Larger typefaces on-screen, close-ups of simple menus and big icons.
- Channels and format:
- Shift from trendy social media clips to TV spots during daytime programming, print ads in newspapers/magazines, direct mail, in-store demos at carriers and Apple Stores, and outreach through healthcare providers or senior centers.
- Offer longer-format explainer videos and step-by-step guides rather than fast-cut launch trailers.
- Calls-to-action and offers:
- Emphasize support (in-store help, one-on-one setup), trade-in discounts, senior pricing or bundled accessory packages, and easy payment plans.
- Include clear instructions for where to get hands-on help and customer-service phone numbers.
- Social proof and influencers:
- Replace influencer-led lifestyle shots with testimonials from peers, caregivers, or healthcare professionals explaining practical benefits.
- Buying behavior expected:
- More planned, value- and trust-driven purchasing. Family members or caregivers may be key decision influencers; ads should address them too.
Summary: To target seniors, the ad would become less about status and specs and more about clarity, safety, usability, and hands-on support, delivered through media and formats that the audience trusts and uses.
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