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Commercial Break: Advertisement Slogans
Advertisements are a great place to find examples of persuasive techniques. In particular, advertising slogans are the distilled elixir of persuasion. Consider the following:
“Probably the best lager in the world” – Carlsberg
“Because you’re worth it” – L’Oréal
“Does exactly what it says on the tin” – Ronseal
“Guinness is good for you” – Guinness
“The Independent. It is. Are you?” – The Independent.
These are all hugely effective slogans but use different techniques to get their message across. In the case of Carlsberg, it’s the best. Ronseal works. The Independent makes the reader feel intelligent and part of an exclusive group. In fact, most advertising slogans fit into one of seven different ...
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