By Leslie Meredith of LiveScience.com:
If you watch live TV, ads are unavoidable and usually not very memorable. But there are always a few that break through. Why?
There are five common characteristics that memorable ads
share, according to a new Nielsen report. Ads with humor, relatable
characters, a simple storyline, conversation rather than a voiceover and
emotion tend to be remembered.
"The ability to create a true winning commercial is an undeniable art form, but there’s science behind it too," Joe Stagaman, Nielsen TV ad analyst said in a statement.
For instance, the latest top-remembered ad is a 30-second spot for Wendy's, the fast food chain founded by Dave Thomas
and known for its square burgers. In this commercial, Thomas' daughter
talks about the freshness of the chain's beef. There is no fancy
filmwork — just a middle-aged woman who surely knows about the products
of her namesake restaurant chain.
Wendy now personally owns more than 30 of the franchises and became the spokesperson for the chain in 2010.
Is it funny? Not really, aside from an opening joke about Wendy's
Frosty treats, but an awful lot of moms can relate to Wendy's talk about
the importance of fresh food and her fond memories of her dad. The
"That's Wendy's Way" ad series featuring downhome dialogue with Wendy
began running last April and now has its own website.
1 comment:
I think the most memorable commercial currently running for me is the U.S. Cellular one where the phone salesguy sits across the booth from the gentleman and tries to convince him to buy a phone that does not make calls or get good coverage. The way the guy's face reacts to a phone that can tell if any of your family members are birds is priceless!!
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