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7 Up Advertisements In The 1920's

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Advertisements can be defined as published papers or videos used to promote a product and to persuade customers to buy a certain product from a certain company. Whether people buy a product because of an advertisement or simply because of the brand, product sales have gone up ever since the firsts ads were seen around the 1920’s. While ads constantly use the same tactics to influence people, the tactics change based on the evolving society. For example, the 7 Up company have advertised their drinks since the 1930’s, but over time they have developed and adapted to the changing society. A simple black and white poster featuring a bright orange 7 Up logo was the first 7 Up ad seen, originating in the 1930’s. The words on the ad appeal to those …show more content…

A pretty, smiling woman is featured in the ad with a man standing behind her, whipping his head with exhaustion at the bowling alley. The man's expression is explained in the caption which reads, “Does that bowling ball feel heavier than it did a few minutes ago? Quick - bring on the 7 Up! Here's brand new energy for you in just 2 to 6 minutes.” This description almost makes 7 Up sound like an energy drink and it was created to appeal to men that want to impress women with their energy and strength, for example, when bowling. It then states that the new energy and strength will “help you score bigger” referring to not only the bowling game but to women in …show more content…

It features white and black male athletes, showing that black men are not only accepted on major sports teams, but also shown in advertisements as a way to broaden the audience. The ad also broadens its audience by using athletes from all major league sports, not just focusing on a specific one. The slogan in big, bold letters: “Feelin’ 7 Up” is the first to grab the consumer’s attention. One might start to wonder what it means to feel 7 Up but it can simply be shown through the expressions on the athletes faces. Their broad smiles imply that they look incredibly happy that they chose to drink 7 Up. It also implies that 7 Up contributes to how these athletes became as skilled and popular as they are. Specific athletes, who were extremely popular at the time, are featured in this ad, two of them involved in the 1980 World Series. The final ad, or video commercial, is the most recent 7 Up ad from 2016. This commercial focuses more on just the drink itself, but all the different uses for it. A group of elderly women are shown in this commercial talking to a voice over that takes them through all the situations were they could use this beverage in new and different ways, for example, in lemon cake. The commercial ends with a new slogan “mix it up a little” which explains why you would use the soda for more than just a refreshing drink and also gives a reason for some of the strange situations that are also

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