Televison
Radio
Print/Magazines
Advertising Terminology
Examples for Slides
100

What is TV’s biggest advantage as an advertising medium?

Massive reach and strong creative impact

100

Why is radio considered cost-effective for advertisers?

Low cost and local targeting.

100

Name one advantage of magazines for advertisers.

High market segmentation & audience targeting.

100

What does OTS stand for?

Opportunities To See.

100

What is a major sports event that draws in many companies to drop thousands of dollars on ads?

The Superbowl

200

What makes television ads cost-effective despite high production costs? 

Low cost per contact and potential for high frequency. 

200

What feature of radio helps build brand recall?

Repetition through sound and music.

200

What is a key disadvantage of magazine ads?

Declining readership and high cost.

200

What does GRP stand for and measure?

Gross Rating Points – total exposure delivered.

200

What was one of the example brands used in Out-of-Home Advertising?

Remax and Nordstrom Rack 

300

What problem reduces the effectiveness of TV ads due to viewers skipping content?

DVR/streaming and or ad-skipping

300

What’s the main weakness of radio ads compared to TV?

Short attention span and limited national reach.

300

Why are magazines considered to have a long “shelf life”?

They are kept and read multiple times over time

300

What does CPM stand for, and why is it important?

Cost Per Thousand – measures cost-effectiveness of an ad.

300

Large firms -blank- integrate media planning into core communication strategies

Tide/Procter & Gamble

400

What type of TV ads provide affordable reach in local markets?

Spot TV ads 

400

Why is radio losing younger audiences?

Shift to streaming apps and podcasts.

400

What percentage of people read 1–2 magazines, according to the 2018 Freeport Press survey?

41%

400

What is “brand recall”?

The ability of consumers to remember a brand after repeated exposure.

400
The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Washington Post are examples of what?

Print Media 

500

How does digital integration (like YouTube/social media) improve TV ad performance?

Cross-platform campaigns and retargeting boost recall.

500

What element creates a personal connection with listeners on radio?

DJs and their influence.

500

Why are magazines often considered a “secondary channel”?

They support brand credibility but lack flexibility compared to digital.

500

What is the “media multiplier effect”?

When multiple media are used together, reinforce messages and increase impact.

500

What magazine is most connected to youth? 

Vogue