Does advertising need to be "good" to be effective?

Lane Bailey - Sunday, 21 October 2007 11:22

Since I am in the process of getting my new website together, I have been on the track of marketing and advertising. I know that good SEO will bring some folks in, but I also know that if I don’t market and advertise the site, it won’t get the traffic it needs.

So, that brings me to this…

I was sitting in McDonalds today, having lunch with my son, and a commercial came on for Head On. If you haven’t seen one of these, then you are living under a rock. These may be the worst commercials EVER made. Attack of the Killer Tomatos is a cinematic masterpiece compared to these commercials. Plan 9 from Outer Space has a complex plot, as well as high production value compared to these ads.

“Head On, apply directly to the forehead” is repeated around 300 times in 30 seconds.

Terrible commercial. But, not only is this goop coming off the shelf as fast as they can make it, but they have spun off several other products. And… this is very important… I’m talking about it. Viral marketing. And it is the WORST kind of virus.

Stupid ad, and stoopid effective (for those not up on the latest groovy culture, “stoopid” is good).

So, I ask the question, does advertising need to be good to be effective?

Don’t hesitate to shoot Lane a message if you have any questions, or need any help. And check out the new links for FREE Property Searching, FREE Comparative Market Analysis and FREE Market Reports. They are near the top of the page…

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  • Lane Bailey
    I'd hate to be the "Head-On" of the real estate industry... But, I wouldn't mind having more clients than I could deal with... I can always hire people.
  • garage floor mat
    I think an advertisement has not to be good always….but the purpose of the advertisement should be solved….may it not attractive or a wonderful one…..but always it has to be effective. What do you think bro?
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