Techniques of Persuasion

Persuasion is a type of power to influence or convince others to think a certain way from advertising or a strongly held opinion. In our class discussion we were given a challenge with a partner, to find ads or commercials and guess what technique was being shown to persuade with the categorys in an envelope. With these ten techniques below, i will adress how they can be used to persuade.

Humor: Funny, amusement, that would make the viewer laugh.

Macho: Manly, tough, strong, courageous. Can be a wrestler, cowboy, or heroic.

Friends: Group of people socializing, doing things together.

Family: A delightful family enjoying the product.

Fun:  Everyone is happy, laughter and smiling having a fun time.

Nature: Outdoors, patio or picnic. An all natural product.

Sexy: Model, usually female. All glamorous, wavy hair, may wear revealing clothing,
and or act in a flirty way. 

Cartoon: People or animal characterize in an animation or drawing, generally humorous.

Celebrity: Someone most people are familiar with - famous, athlete, musican, actor\actress.

Wealth:  Expenssive and luxurious places or things. Welathy gadgets, clothing, home, cars, etc.

Ellen Degeneres - Helping others

by (ronpaulrevolt2008)

Ellen Degeneres is one of the most generous people. She is an American stand up comedien, actress, and the television host for The Ellen Show.  Ellen supports same sex marriage and is married to Portia De Rossi. Ellen donates to numerous amounts of charities and organizations and helps others significantly.  Ellen and her wife are both vegans, and rescue animals. They are both animal lovers, and are against animal cruelty.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_DeGeneres
http://www.earthtimes.org/going-green/ellen-degeneres-recognised-animal-rights-work/579/


I want anyone out there who feels different and alone to know that I know how you feel. There is help out there. You can find support in your community. "Things will get easier, people's minds will change, and you should be alive to see it."  (Lom)

Ellen reunites a military family. With both parents deployed in different areas,  who have also been gone for seven months. Leaving their three children behind with their mom and mohther in law.
(http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2011/11/a_spectacular_military_reunion_1111.php)


Ellen gives away spectacular summer gifts on her show for her entire audience. She also gives presents for her 12 days of giveaways during the holiday season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2maDanEZyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hycJSeJ8FbI


Ellen helps discover talent from kids on the internet, like Greyson Chance. Ellen had a contest for best singing web video on youtube and chose Greyson Chance. She also started a record company "11 11" just to sign greyson. For the winner of the challenge greyson recieved a check for winning.  (Nudd) 


Ellen is part owner for an all natural pet food company. Halo Purley For Pets.
(http://www.halopets.com/news/ellen-degeneres-owner.html)

 works cited
1)http://thepeacereport.blogspot.com/2010/10/for-tyler.html

2)http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2011/11/a_spectacular_military_reunion_1111.php

3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2maDanEZyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hycJSeJ8FbI

4)http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20388495,00.html

5)http://www.halopets.com/news/ellen-degeneres-owner.html

Proavtiv Advertisement Persuasion

  Proactiv

Proactiv solution is one of the most popular known acne treatment products. Its commercials are endorsed by celebrities such as, the former face of Proactiv, Judith Light. Others like Jessica Simpsion, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, etc. What makes Proactiv so persuasive is It's high profile spokespeople, and how Proactiv is the solution to their clear skin. Worldwide proactiv has served over 10 million customers from persuading them to buy their product.

This advertisment is promoting an acne care treatment for "Proactiv". The most dominant feature in this commercial is the celebrity endorsement. For example, Justin Bieber, "the teen sensation" is a celebrity endorser. With Justin Bieber in the ad, his approval affects others by encouraging them to purchase the product to have the same clear, beautiful, skin, just like him. Another aspect is how they show the "before and after" look. This causes the viewer to know the outcome of how it helped real people to improve their  skin and feel comfortable with their look. If you buy now you also aquire a cheaper deal with a free gift. With that said, the customer seneses they benefit and gain more by also saving money. If this product does not satisfy the customer, they can get their money back 60 days guranteed. Which provides the customer with a free sample. Lastly, the ad also mentions how it's Americas number one acne system. How it's fast, simple, and easy to apply. Seeing that it's Americas number one acne system, others think it's so good which pursuades them into buying it. After all, it's so simple. Customers believe their acne will be gone as soon as they know it, and the process of it all will be 1, 2, 3, done.

I think this advertisement is very effective. It aims everthing to a viewer to think a certain way for buying a product like Proactiv. This ad indicates all the right steps to persuading its customers. Such as celebrities, saving money,  information for the product, well known brand, real life people, and  it affects its customers to feel good about themselves with their looks, with out having to worry. Overall with all of these elements, this would make me want to buy it.

The Purpose of a Blog

The purpose of a blog is for reflection, just like an online journal. A site where you can write anything that comes to mind. Daily entries about your experiences, a way to connect with others, your opinions and share what music your listening too. Anything you desire.

To inform I chose http://www.bloglockers.com/ and http://www.engadget.com/ These blogs inform people about different topics that the reader may be interested in. Bloglockers provides information about recent games and scores for pro sports teams in case you've missed a game, or if your betting on a football team to win. On engadget you recieve data on the latest technology and advice about what gadget to buy. Those are the reasons I have chosen these two blogs.

To persuade I picked http://lifehacker.com/ and http://www.eurogamer.net/ Lifehacker tries to covince you to download apps like "urbanspoon". To discover new places to eat based on your tastes. It also gives opinions to help you deal with things that will make life more simple. Eurogamer is a gaming site. It gives out reviews on why you should play these games and buy them each time it comes out with a new update. These are why i chose these blogs to persuade.

To entertain I chose http://popeater.com/ and http://www.slashfilm.com/  Both of these sites are about gossip and celebrity news. Popeater discusses the latest celebrity scandals and other categories that people may find entertaining. Slashfilm talks about new film releases and the actors roles in the entertainent business. That is why I chose these two blogs to fit in entertain.

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