Introduction
This report focuses on the use of consumer behaviour theory by businesses engaged in advertising products and services to consumers. It begins by introducing the two adverts selected for analysis and outlining why businesses should be aware of consumer behaviour theory when creating advertisements and other forms of marketing communication. It then focuses on the application of two theories to the selected adverts, with a view to understanding the underlying theory and identifying where theory could be used to better effect. After a brief conclusion, recommendations are made for improvement of the selected adverts.
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GEICO Lizard Ballard with Warren Buffett
This advert, made for an American audience in 2010, features real staff members from the insurance company, GEICO, together with an appearance from Warren Buffett, the owner of the company, in …(short extract)