Friday, October 2, 2009

AP and Honors Economics Chevy Volt Ad Project

Resurrecting the Electric Car: The Chevy Volt Ad Campaign

Now that you’ve seen the video clips for the new Volt, let’s see how well you can promote and advertise GM’s new, crowning achievement.

In your groups, create a rough draft advertising poster as if you were an advertising firm vying for GM’s business. Remember this account could mean tens of millions of dollars for your advertising company (that equates to 10 bonus points on the next closed book test in this class).

Your pitch ad should contain the following:

I. A campaign slogan to grab consumer attention

II. Attractive layout and design to draw the consumer in

III. A list of Volt qualities:
A. value to the consumer
B. value to the environment
C. Sex Appeal/Desirability factor—make people want it!