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LESSON 8: APPLYING A SLOGAN TO A CAMPAIGN  

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TODAY'S MISSION

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  • Why do companies advertise on billboards?
  • ​How do you create the perfect billboard for your client?

ACTIVITY 1:  LEARN IT

Online Discussion

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​Why do you think companies and businesses spend money advertising on billboards? Do you know?  Go to our Google Classroom by clicking on the icon to the left.  Go to the Lesson 8, Class Discussion.  One partner will answer online for both of you.   Answer the question and support your answer with facts.  

Remember that online discussions are meant to help each other see different points of view.  Keep the conversation positive.  It is ok to disagree, but do so politely and explain why.  On that same note, don't simply tell someone you agree with them either.  You must explain why you agree with them.

Please keep the conversation on topic.  Do not post silly comments.  You will only have 5 minutes to do this activity.

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ACTIVITY 2:  APPLY IT

Understanding Billboard Advertising

Now, take a moment to go over the following slideshow with your partner to learn about what billboard advertising is, the purpose of it, and billboard types.

​ACTIVITY 3:  ANALYZE

Designing a Billboard with Your Client's Slogan

Now, you need to think about designing your billboard.  There are a few billboard design tips that you need to consider when designing your client's billboard.  With, your partner, look over the tips in the slideshow below.

​ACTIVITY 4:  CREATE

Planning a Billboard with Your Client's Slogan
You now know what a billboard is, what it is for, and the types of billboards used in advertising.  You learned tips about designing a billboard that is best for your client's advertising needs.  Now, it is time to plan it out and design it.  Use the billboard design check list below to help you design your client's billboard.  Then read the directions below the check list.
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Creating a Billboard with Your Client's Slogan
To create your client's billboard follow the instructions below.
  • Go to Google Drive.
  • Create a new Google Slideshow.
  • Click on File.
  • From the pulldown menu, click on page setup.  
  • Make sure it is set on Widescreen 16:9.
  • Create your client's billboard by meeting the criteria in the checklist above.
  • Save your billboard as your advertising agency name and billboard.  Example if my advertising firm is called Coda Advertising, I would save it as Codabillboard.  
  • Share your billboard design with me so I can print it out.

​ACTIVITY 5:  EVALUATE

Billboard Synopsis
When you have completed your client's billboard, it is time to - you guessed it - write your billboard synopsis.  I have embedded an example of a good synopsis below along with an example billboard design.
Synopsis Requirements
Your synopsis must include the following things.  
  • State the Billboard type:  Static, 3D (Textured or Extensions), or Digital
  • Explain how you applied the advertising tactic you for your client's ad campaign to the billboard design.
  • Explain how you used the slogan.
  • Describe the image you are trying to create for your client's customers on this billboard design.
  • Describe how and why you used the colors you chose. 
  • Describe how the billboard design is loud, unique, or eye catching.
  • Explain how all of these things make this billboard the perfect billboard for your client's advertising campaign.
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Congratulations!  You accomplished your mission!
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  • I can explain why companies advertise on billboards.
  • ​I can create the perfect billboard for a client.

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