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What is ‘Top of Mind’ Awareness
Vidalia Onions
Awareness - Recalled advertising for Vidalia Onions
Yes 13.5%
No 81.2%
Other 5.2%
Where Ad was seen
TV Ad/Promotion 27.1%
Newspaper Insert 26.4%
In-Store Display 16.5%
In-Store Feature Ad 4.3%
Radio Ad 3.3%
Other 13.5%
Favorite Sweet Onion
America’s favorite sweet onion
Vidalia 63.1%
Walla Walla 6.3%
Texas 1015 5.0%
Maui 2.8%
Other 4.5%
Advantages Disadvantages
Use of sight, sound, motion, & Short exposure
color Expensive production
Mass coverage Expensive to air
Immediate Cluttered placement
Demographic selection Viewing time drops as income
increases
Advantages
Direct Mail Demographic selection
Unlimited message length
Consistent reproduction
Direct response by order or coupon
Disadvantages
Direct Mail Expensive
Difficult to obtain “pure” mailing lists
Long lead time
Negative reaction to junk mail
Outdoor Advantages
Reaches large audience
Long-term exposure
Color & graphics
Forms include billboards,
posters, illuminated signs,
moving vehicle signs, bench ads
Disadvantages
Limited message length
Expensive to produce & place
Difficult to obtain the best
locations
Legal restrictions for use
Examples of Advertising Costs and
Exposure in Southeast Georgia
Media Company Cost Exposure
Signage Is Also Important
Information that should be included on your
sign:
Location
Business hours
Special Promotions
Seasonal Products
Other attractions
Sign should reflect the stands personality
Signage Examples
Publicity
Newspaper or Magazine Articles
News Reports
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