The Advertised Mind: Groundbreaking Insights into How Our Brains Respond to Advertising

The Advertised Mind: Groundbreaking Insights into How Our Brains Respond to Advertising

by ErikduPlessis (Author)

Synopsis

Advertising research organizations have been trying for years to measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Advertised Mind draws on the very latest research into the workings of the human brain undertaken by psychologists, neurologists and artificial intelligence specialists. Author Erik du Plessis uses this research to suggest why emotion is such an important factor in establishing a firm memory of an advertisement and predisposing consumers to buy the brand that is being advertised. He also draws on the findings of Adtrack's world-famous database of responses to over 30,000 TV commercials (the largest in the world). He explores what ad-liking really means, and suggests how this paradigm about the role of emotion has resulted in a continued effort to obtain maximum return from advertising spend.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 256
Edition: 1
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 074945024X
ISBN 13: 9780749450243
Book Overview: Draws on the very latest research into the workings of the human brain Based on the worlds largest database of TV advertising responses and new research undertaken by Millward Brown A unique synthesis of the theories of memory and learning and how they relate to advertising effectiveness Backed up by extensive research, du Plessis puts forward a convincing case for overturning accepted advertising theories and looking afresh at what advertisers are trying to achieve. Neurology is not easy to grasp, but du Plessis keeps it simple. The Marketer

Media Reviews
Measurement of advertising effectiveness is in demand, and this book helps both creatives and accountants deal with it. Fast Company Details the latest in brain science, clearly and accessibly, and shows exactly how it applies across the advertising process - creative, media and research. You don't have to agree with everything, but you do have to think about it. Essential reading. Roderick White, Editor, Admap Backed up by extensive research, du Plessis puts forward a convincing case for overturning accepted advertising theories and looking afresh at what advertisers are trying to achieve. Neurology is not easy to grasp, but du Plessis keeps it simple. The Marketer
Author Bio
Erik du Plessis is President of the Johannesburg-based research agency, Impact Information. Impact is now part of the Millward Brown Group, one of the world's top 10 market research companies (owned by WPP) with 65 offices in 39 countries.