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Copywriting
1. COPYWRITINGCOPYWRITING
Mr. Amit GargMr. Amit Garg
Assistant Professor,Assistant Professor,
Deptt. of Management Studies,Deptt. of Management Studies,
Malout Institute of Management & InformationMalout Institute of Management & Information
Technology, Malout - 152107Technology, Malout - 152107
Distt. Muktsar (Punjab)Distt. Muktsar (Punjab)
84271-0500284271-05002
Email:Email: amit.mimit@gmail.comamit.mimit@gmail.com
2. CopywritingCopywriting
Copywriting is the use of words to promote a person,Copywriting is the use of words to promote a person,
business, opinion or idea.business, opinion or idea.
Broadly the whole ad is called a copy but specifically theBroadly the whole ad is called a copy but specifically the
matter written in words is called copy.matter written in words is called copy.
The rest of the ad may have visual elements likeThe rest of the ad may have visual elements like
photographs, pictures, illustrations, logos etc.photographs, pictures, illustrations, logos etc.
Those who write verbal messages are calledThose who write verbal messages are called
copywriters.copywriters.
The writing aims to achieve business objectives.The writing aims to achieve business objectives.
Copywriting is a composite art that requires aCopywriting is a composite art that requires a
combination of linguistic ability & business sense.combination of linguistic ability & business sense.
3. Copywriters write copy and the associated headlines,Copywriters write copy and the associated headlines,
slogans, base lines etc.slogans, base lines etc.
They also develop copy for TV, cinema commercial etc.They also develop copy for TV, cinema commercial etc.
Here copy is the audio part that is co-ordinated with theHere copy is the audio part that is co-ordinated with the
video part.video part.
They prepare drafts for press releases & promote otherThey prepare drafts for press releases & promote other
promotional materials like direct mailing & catalogues.promotional materials like direct mailing & catalogues.
4. Guidelines for copywritingGuidelines for copywriting
Let your personality shine throughLet your personality shine through
Have sound structure (and a purpose)Have sound structure (and a purpose)
Know your audienceKnow your audience
Hit on emotions, needs and desiresHit on emotions, needs and desires
Be consistentBe consistent
Use calls to actionUse calls to action
Be persuasiveBe persuasive
Accent your strengths (your unique selling proposition )Accent your strengths (your unique selling proposition )
5. Copywriting for print mediaCopywriting for print media
In print ads copywriters write all the words both of theIn print ads copywriters write all the words both of the
headline & the body copy.headline & the body copy.
Copy has three major components: headlines, bodyCopy has three major components: headlines, body
copy, & slogans.copy, & slogans.
HEADLINES: generally it appears at the top of the copy.HEADLINES: generally it appears at the top of the copy.
Set in bolder & larger type than the rest of the copySet in bolder & larger type than the rest of the copy
BODY COPY: it forms the main body of the ad apartBODY COPY: it forms the main body of the ad apart
from visual elements, headlines. Technical products andfrom visual elements, headlines. Technical products and
new products may have a wordy copy. Narrative copynew products may have a wordy copy. Narrative copy
uses a story. Straight line copy starts from where theuses a story. Straight line copy starts from where the
headline has left off. Dialogue copy has conversationheadline has left off. Dialogue copy has conversation
between characters.between characters.
6. SLOGANS: it is a catchy sentence or a phrase which isSLOGANS: it is a catchy sentence or a phrase which is
easy to remember. It is used by copywriters continuouslyeasy to remember. It is used by copywriters continuously
for the sake of establishing it.for the sake of establishing it.
Why necessary: slogans are direct, easily remembered.Why necessary: slogans are direct, easily remembered.
Drawbacks: become outdated. Have become routine.Drawbacks: become outdated. Have become routine.
Characteristics of a good slogan: simple & straightCharacteristics of a good slogan: simple & straight
forward, carries some pleasing sales idea, conveys inforward, carries some pleasing sales idea, conveys in
compact form, contains 7-8 words.compact form, contains 7-8 words.
7. Art of writing for radio:Art of writing for radio:
Talk to people & never talk at peopleTalk to people & never talk at people
Be pleasant & conversationalBe pleasant & conversational
Be clear in the first time itself (listener can’t go back toBe clear in the first time itself (listener can’t go back to
message)message)
Give vivid descriptionsGive vivid descriptions
To the pointTo the point
Stick to one selling point & repeat it several times a dayStick to one selling point & repeat it several times a day
8. Copywriting for radio, TV & outdoor mediaCopywriting for radio, TV & outdoor media
Broadcasting radio commercial spots:Broadcasting radio commercial spots:
Contains words, music, sound effectsContains words, music, sound effects
Creates mind pictures among listenersCreates mind pictures among listeners
Influences listener’s imaginationInfluences listener’s imagination
Context in which message will appear and audience thatContext in which message will appear and audience that
it will cover should be taken special care of.it will cover should be taken special care of.
9. TV copywriting:TV copywriting:
Scripting for TV commercial: screen output is important,Scripting for TV commercial: screen output is important,
rehearse the script, scripting & camera workrehearse the script, scripting & camera work
Jingles for TV: catchy little tunes. Each jingle has toJingles for TV: catchy little tunes. Each jingle has to
attend a little story with a beginning, middle & endattend a little story with a beginning, middle & end
10. Scripting TV commercials :useful tips;Scripting TV commercials :useful tips;
Stick to one selling ideaStick to one selling idea
Whenever possible show the product in useWhenever possible show the product in use
Use more visuals & fewer wordsUse more visuals & fewer words
Show the packageShow the package
Visuals should be uncommon & uniqueVisuals should be uncommon & unique
Use of product close upsUse of product close ups
Opening with a surpriseOpening with a surprise
11. Use of metaphors: liril girl, lalita ji in surfUse of metaphors: liril girl, lalita ji in surf
Repeat the ideaRepeat the idea
Viewer’s involvementViewer’s involvement
Make the product easy to rememberMake the product easy to remember
JinglesJingles
Make actors talkMake actors talk
Use emotional approachUse emotional approach
12. Forms of TV commercials:Forms of TV commercials:
Use of film genre (film like story)Use of film genre (film like story)
Use of animalsUse of animals
Music & soundMusic & sound
Vignettes: main selling message woven around a seriesVignettes: main selling message woven around a series
of basic situations. (M-Seal ad)of basic situations. (M-Seal ad)
EndorsementEndorsement
Anachronism: judicious use of historical or fictionalAnachronism: judicious use of historical or fictional
figures (Akbar-bsnl ad)figures (Akbar-bsnl ad)
DemonstrationDemonstration
13. Humorous commercialsHumorous commercials
Spoof advertising: business going cold means coca colaSpoof advertising: business going cold means coca cola
SexSex
Slice of life: real life problem & its solution throughSlice of life: real life problem & its solution through
productproduct
DramatizationDramatization
14. Copywriting for outdoor & transit commercials:Copywriting for outdoor & transit commercials:
Essentials of a good poster:Essentials of a good poster:
Short copyShort copy
Human interestHuman interest
Single unique ideaSingle unique idea
Straightforward messageStraightforward message
Logo & packageLogo & package
VisibilityVisibility