Comparing Kellogg's And Tony The Tiger

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Why do businesses spend so much money on commercials? Many people might ask themselves this question after viewing how many millions of dollars are spent each year solely on commercials. A 30 second Super Bowl commercial alone costs 4.5 million dollars. (Brady) For the majority of people, a commercial doesn’t make them immediately jump up and buy the product being advertised. Most people after watching a Geico commercial don’t immediately pick up the phone and call to save 15% or more on their car insurance. Companies find ways to use their commercials to spark something within the potential consumer that will stick with them and eventually lead to new customers. This is done in multiple ways. Some put the company's product in a good light through a positive message, or others create a humorous commercial that will …show more content…

Why do they do this? They know that putting their product in a positive light now, will lead to cash later. Kellogg’s utilizes their persuasive techniques of emotion and relatability in two commercials about pregame rituals and a father and his son playing football together. Both commercials have something in common: they incorporate Tony the Tiger as a recognizable association with the cereal. Another similarity between the two commercials, is that they incorporate positive, relatable relationships into the commercial, but they create different relationships. One commercial develops a loving relationship between father and son which leaves a loving, sentimental feeling with the viewer. On the other hand, the second commercial develops a friendly teammate relationship leaving feelings of friendship and excitement. Despite these similarities and differences, there is one similarity that overrides them all: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes makes commercials that are going to stick in the minds of those who view

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