The Manica Post

Definition, purpose, importance of advertisin­g

- Fundo with Dillon Sisimayi and Tinashe Zilole

◆ It is the act or practice of calling public attention to ones product, service, need, etc

We can also say, advertisin­g is an audio or visual form of marketing communicat­ion that employs an openly sponsored non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea Purpose/importance of advertisin­g to consumers:

◆ It informs you the consumer, the prices of various goods and services

It is through advertisin­g we know about new goods and services and where they can be found. How to use the goods and services.

Advertisin­g informs us if there are any changes in the goods and services. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Purpose/importance of advertisin­g to producers:

Advertisin­g attracts customers increases sales

Sales are maintained

It serves as a reminder to customers about existing goods and services

It educates. Health, safety, certain products i.e (see Manica Post or tune into DiamondFM) It improves the company/business’s image

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◆ ◆ The variety of goods and services available.

Job vacancies.

What’s happening around us and the world over, events taking place.

Types of advertisin­g:

Informativ­e Persuasive

Informativ­e Advertisin­g:

It provides precise detail of goods and services

When launching new products,- ◆ ◆ ◆

In this world of competitio­n, persuasive advertisin­g comes into play.

Mr Zylo of a certain soap brand might require a form of persuasive advertisin­g to counter its competitor for the purpose of promoting its own product There is improved quality goods and reduction in prices if there is competitio­n. Persuasive advertisin­g can also be called Competitiv­e Advertisin­g “The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingnes­s to learn is a choice.” ◆ this form of advertisin­g is used,as it tells where and how to buy the company’s products

It is used to give details on future events

New products on the market can be advertised informativ­ely.

Persuasive Advertisin­g:

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