How automotive advertising works
Andy NairnLucky Generals
Analysing the IPA Effectiveness case studies for auto advertising shows that ads that target penetration, rather than loyalty, and that balance emotional cues with rational information work best.
The UK automotive industry generates revenues of £59 billion a year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. Advertising has always played a huge role in the business, but the relationship between communications and the bottom line has sometimes been unclear. No manufacturer would seriously question the general importance of advertising in this market, but many do grapple with the more...