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I would like to research more about how demographic effects these advertisements. For example how would the a company cater females vs males, or children vs adults? How do they change the plot lines or overall theme of the advertisement in order to appeal to a certain demographic? I would also like to learn about the effectiveness of these advertisements? Does incorporating fairy tales actually make the products more appealing to the consumers? Are consumers more interested in commercials that have incorporated fairy tale themes? Finally, I would also like to find out how ads have changed over time. I would like to find how an ad based on cinderella in the 1940s differs from a similar themed ad in the 21st century.

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An article about how fairytales are used to promote political ideas

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UK campaign from AnalogFolk calls on government legislation to separate the real from the make believe

AnalogFolk is supporting the Coalition for Reform in Political Advertising, creating and launching its first consumer campaign demanding government legislation to stop lies in political advertising.

The impactful creative uses language and iconography from fairy tales to make the point that fictional claims should have no place in political campaigning, and uses the tagline 'It's time to separate the real from the make believe'.

The campaign is running across social media, online and across outdoor sites and encourages viewers to sign a petition at change.org/p/reformpoliticalads that demands legislative change. Executions include Theresa May looking like a pantomime villain, with the headline: "Families pay £1000 more tax a year since the evil curse befell the kingdom." and Jeremy Corbyn dressed as Little Red Riding Hood carrying the headline "10,000 more jobs have been created under the magic rock in the forest."

As the Coalition states, political advertising is currently free to make wild and unsubstantiated claims. This is because, shockingly, campaign material in the UK is not regulated. Indeed, there's nowhere to complain to if a voter believes that a political ad is dishonest. And with no regulator or body responsible, nobody has the power to remove political advertising that is misleading or indecent.

However, according to a new YouGov survey commissioned by The Coalition for Reform in Political Advertising and FullFact 84% of voters think there should be a legal requirement for factual claims in political advertisements to be accurate.

Benedict Pringle, co-founder of the Coalition, says: "When false claims are made during election campaigns, it undermines the moral authority of the result and increases voters' lack of trust in politics more generally."

Alex Tait, co-founder of the Coalition continues: "Lies from one political group muddies the waters for all of them (even the ones that tell the truth). Dishonest political advertising is damaging our democracy. It's time for a change."

The Coalition has a four-point plan which it is calling on the DCMS Select Committee to include in its final report on Disinformation and 'fake news' that is due later this month.

1) Require all factual claims used in political adverts to be pre-cleared.

2) Give an existing body the power to regulate political advertising content or create a new one to do so.

3) Legislate so that all paid-for political adverts can be viewed by the public on a single searchable website (so groups can't hide dishonest ads from anybody).

4) Require political advertisers to carry an imprint or watermarks to show the sponsor of the advert.
You can sign a petition here to demand legislative change.

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A list of all the popular campaigns that have incorporated fairytale themes

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Afairy taleis a fictional story that may feature folkloric characters (such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, witches, giants, and talking animals) and enchantments, often involving a far-fetched sequence of events. The term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance" though not all fairy tales end happily.

Advertising is a business of communication design and development where messages are conveyed to the masses through beautiful words and interesting images.

Advertisements can be of different kinds starting from print ads, online advertisements, commercials and many more. Amongst these advertisements, a print ad is the oldest form and though its importance has decreased in the recent time, but still it is used as an effective means for reaching out to a large number of audiences [basically consumers].

Top 10 Best International Print Ads of 2015

Characters of the fairy tales have engraved a special place in our hearts; we can relate to the fairy tales' characters easily. This factor is often utilized by the advertising professionals [copywriters and art directors] to give shape to creative print ads and thereby share a beautiful and inspiring story. These have proven to be a very effective means of reaching out to the targeted customers.

The famous global brands from various business sectors creatively make use of the most famous fairy tales and their popular characters to develop the brand's own story and come up with a message strategy [focusing on assertion, announcement, promise or claim] that hits the bull's eye.

Have a look at the awesome collection of 14 creative advertisements inspired by fairy tales. For students, I have specially mentioned the name of clients, product and message strategy above each image. Enjoy and share it with your friends!

1. Client: Literacy Foundation [Canada], Product: NGO, Message Strategy: Assertion

2. Client: Nestle, Product: Kit Kat Chocolate, Message Strategy: Claim

3. Client: Levis, Product: Levis' Kids, Message Strategy: Claim

4. Client: Nivea, Product: Nivea Sun, Message Strategy: Promise

5. Client: Bru, Product: Bru Cappuccino [Coffee], Message Strategy: Claim

6. Client: Nokia, Product: Nokia 6790, Message Strategy: Announcement

Top Ten Most Viral Ads of 2015

7. Client: Home of Melissa, Product: Melissa Plastic Shoes, Message Strategy: Claim

8. Client: Hero Baby, Product: Hero Baby Milks & Cereals, Message Strategy: Claim

9. Client: Volvo, Product: Seven Seater SUV XC90, Message Strategy: Promise

10. Client: Parmalat [Australia], Product: Rush Flavored Milk, Message Strategy: Claim

11. Client: Hall's of Scotland, Product: Wee Willie Winkie's Sausages, Message Strategy: Promise

12. Client: NovoJournal [Brazil], Product: Newspaper, Message Strategy: Claim

13. Client: Ajuda De Mae [Portugal], Product: NGO, Message Strategy: Assertion

14. Client: Knorr, Product: Quick & Easy Soups, Message Strategy: Claim

So which of these creative ads is your favourite?

11 Times Hardee's Shocked Pakistan with Controversial Print Ads

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

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A fairy tale is a fictional story that may feature folkloric characters (such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, witches, giants, and talking animals) and enchantments, often involving a far-fetched sequence of events. The term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance" though ...

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This article explains why using fairytales in advertising might appeal to the audience

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Star Wars became a brand, a franchise, and a marketable commodity.

It started out as a single film, and since then it has spawned legions of fans, merchandise, and now a big budget reboot. But why did it resonate so strongly with audiences?

What did it do that made us all buy into the hype?

It told a story that resonated. It used parts and pieces from familiar narratives, and created its own world in the process. It's a space opera, with nods to the gunslingers of the Old West.

It references chivalric codes. It tells a story of good vs evil, a story about a small band of brave and intrepid souls who can put the universe to rights.

That's what we all grabbed onto, and we wanted to be like those intergalactic heroes. The films take us out of ourselves, and they let us into a different world entirely.

That's the power of a good story, and the effects of that narrative still resonate in our collective cultural core. But is this type of storytelling possible for brands? Can we craft stories that in-still a sense of identity in our audience?

Is there something innate in humanity that cries out for a compelling, clear, and aspirational narrative?

Of course, Star Wars isn't a traditional fairytale, but it does reflect the reason why we told stories to begin with - we love escapism, and the shadows cast by the late night campfire as tall tales are spun.

We live and breathe stories. It helps us organise and make sense of time and chaos.

What is Storytelling?

"Storytelling is the art of convincing your target audience to empty their pockets for your products and services without actually giving them a sales pitch. What replaces the sales pitch in this campaign is a fairy tale that revolves around their lives and features your products every now and then showcasing how 'useful' they are."

That may seem like a cynical cash in, but there's a truth at the heart of what Vanhishikha says. Marketers can use storytelling formats, formulas, and conventions to craft an effective brand narrative that is immediately relatable to an audience.

You're talking to them in a universal language, one that rises and falls and hits understood beats with familiarity.

And you're tapping into human emotions, you're telling people that you understand their needs, the things that make them tick, and you've got a solution to their problems.

You're showing them that there is order, that there are things that can be relied upon, and you're doing it through a medium that's as tried and tested as time itself.

Andrew Stanton's (Pixar) Ted talk discusses just how important emotion is in storytelling. Craft a narrative that makes people care, and direct all of your efforts towards a clearly defined core truth.

You have to know what it is you're trying to say.

The Importance of Nostalgia

As adults, fairytales have the ability to transport us back in time, back to our childhood books with well thumbed pages.

We can still recount those tales, and as we grow up and have children, we pass those stories onto another generation. They're heirlooms, more valuable than any antique, and we enthrall, entrance, and excite as we pass on these secrets.

But why do stories function so well? What makes them so memorable?

In order to understand these questions we have to first understand how stories function.

The Structure of a Good Story

The nuts and bolts of a story are easily understood. There's a beginning, a middle, and an end. But really this formula is a vehicle, and it provides us with a framework that we can use to tell our own story.

We need characters, clearly defined and relatable people, that speak with a distinctive and human voice. We also need to provide a context.

When a good story is told, we hang on every word, we anticipate what's coming next, and we fall for twists and turns.

The best thing about effective storytelling is that it's inclusive. People from all ages, demographics, and perspectives can be united over a good narrative. It creates a shared moment, an experience outside of time, that transports people into other worlds and realities.

What we all love about a compelling tale is the potential. We don't know where it will take us, but an effective opening act will convince us to join in, and embark on the journey together.

The trick of a good narrative is in allowing audiences to project their own experiences, and feel understood. In order to do so, a story has to have a simple message, and be immediately accessible.

Using Fairy Tales in Marketing

What makes a fairytale?

What are the elements that, when combined, create something magical, and transcendent? There are plenty of theories on this subject. But the key seems to be a journey, embarked on by a hero.

Both Harry Potter, and Star Wars use a traditional narrative structure to tell their stories.

Consider this image:

The plot points are virtually the same, but I wouldn't say that JK Rowling appropriated the plot of Star Wars - I'd say that storytelling always takes the same form.

If we delve a little deeper into narrative theory (don't worry, I'll be as succinct as possible!), and explore the work of Vladimir Propp, we can see that stories throughout time have a consistent core.

He dissected the fairy tale format to try and understand the essence of a story.

Propp identified that every story has eight key characters.

But how do we use this information in marketing?

How do we apply it to brand theory in order to convince, convert, and retain our customers?

We use these archetypes to place our brand within a familiar context. The villian/hero dichotomoy is an excellent place to start. It's Apple vs Microsoft, Samsung vs Apple, Puma vs Adidas, on so on.

Telling Your Story

Everyone has a story, a collection of experiences that are theirs alone.

But not everyone knows how to tell that story.

The above information is deeply useful. It lets you understand that storytelling is a formula, but the art comes from the way you tell your tale.

Build from the basic plot points, and figure out how to slot your brand's identity into the right package.
You've probably encountered the claim that there are only 7 story types.
Let's consider them:

1. Overcoming the Monster: Think Jaws, Star Wars, Braveheart.

2. Rags to Riches: Any Disney film, The Wolf of Wall Street qualifies here, too.

3. The Quest: Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones.

4. Voyage and Return: Back to the Future.

5. Tragedies: Troy.

6. Rebirth: The story of Christ.

7. Comedies: Can be dramas in the Greek sense, but also things like The Graduate.

It's important to note that these categories are interchangeable. You can borrow from one, and add to another. But the key thing to understand is that stories are prepackaged, and they belong within genres, and conventions.

Figure out the best way to tell your own story, and use this information to inform your creative thoughts.

Let's get back to branding, however, as narrative theory is a big subject, and likely one best left for another article!

Fairy Tales, Marketing, and Selling Your Brand

A good marketing example would be Apple's ad campaign in 1984. They positioned themselves as the underdog, and they fought against the narrative of George Orwell's dystopian novel, 1984.

They carved out their identity through a compelling story. Their ad campaign slotted into the 'overcoming the monster' archetype.

Have a look at their ad:

A rebel, a young woman, changing the world, fighting against the tyranny of automation, standing for creative destruction.

Apple changed the paradigm, at least that's the story contained within their own mythology. And it's a legacy that's stuck. Apple products are still seen as revolutionary, as innovations that continue to add to consumers' own sense of self and identify.

What you're doing is ordering chaos. When you tell a story you create a moment in time that's defined, you tell people that somethings are preordained, that chance can work in their favour.

In essence, you give them hope. But you have to be careful with this. For every excellent advert like Apple's, there are literally thousands that don't sparkle with originality, or aspiration. You have to understand your target customer, and craft stories that resonate with their own experiences.

And, you have to think long term, you have to paint a big picture, but one that's never finished. Your brand story should have the same sort of longevity as big budget movie franchises like Star Wars.

Your customers have to come back for more.

You have to keep them wanting more.

Emotional Storytelling

What you say matters. Words have the power to change people, especially when they're organised into stories. You have to focus on emotive appeal when creating your narrative.

As Andrew Stanton points out in his Ted Talk:

'When you're telling a story, have you constructed anticipation? In the short-term, have you made me want to know what will happen next? But more importantly, have you made me want to know how it will all conclude in the long-term? Have you constructed honest conflicts with truth that creates doubt in what the outcome might be?'

The internal workings of your story, the motivations of its characters, and their actions, should be relatable to audience members. Consumers need to be invested, and they have to feel the emotions conveyed in your narrative.

But the trick is to be honest, to tell stories that are authentic, transparent, and above all, capture the essence of human experiences.

'And that's the first story lesson I ever learned. Use what you know. Draw from it. It doesn't always mean plot or fact. It means capturing a truth from your experiences, expressing values you personally feel deep down in your core.'

Stanton draws from his own experiences, and the films he's written, like Finding Nemo, and A Bug's Life, resonate with audiences because of their humanity. He pours himself into the work he give us - and it shows.

Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling

I have one more excellent resource to share with you. This comes from Pixar, arguably the best place to find contemporary fairy tales, at least in the film industry.

There's too much for me to dissect in detail here, but it's an excellent checklist to work from when crafting your own stories.

Get to the heart of what you want to say. Distill it into one sentence, and then build from there. There's magic in great storytelling, there's something that you can't quite put your finger on, and finding that transcendent quality is the key.

It's not easy, but practice does help.

So, get busy writing. Or, as Bob Dylan said:

'He not busy being born, is busy dying.'

Conclusion

Even with the nuts and bolts, even with a toolbox full of tools, not everyone can construct a good story. There's a skill to it.

It takes time, too.

For many businesses brand storytelling is more aspirational, than inspirational. Fear not, at Storkey Media we're highly skilled at getting to the heart of what you want to say. We can tell your story, and do so compellingly.

Get in touch with us today, tell us your story, and we'll figure out the best way to craft, package, and market your unique narrative.
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Star Wars became a brand, a franchise, and a marketable commodity. It started out as a single film, and since then it has spawned legions of fans, merchandise, and now a big budget reboot. But why did it resonate so strongly with audiences? What did it do that made us all buy into the hype?

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By gathering different types of media that are related to my topic, I have learned about the historical aspect of marketing, reasonings behind using those themes, and audience reaction. One thing I found interesting was how long ago companies started using this marketing strategy. In the process of my research, I found several ads dated back to 1940s-1960s that used fairy tales in order to persuade the audience into buying their products. Some articles, which are included on this page, gave more insights as to why companies use fairy tales in their campaigns. I learned about audience reaction and what emotions these companies want to get from consumers

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This is an interesting ad to study because it adds a feminist perspective towards a well known fairy tale

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Elements of the story of red riding hood in a canned vegetable commercial. This video is important because it shows that incorporating fairy tale themes in commercials has been a popular method of marketing for many decades

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Vintage - DelMonte Canned Vegetables Commercial

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This commercial combines old folktales with new technology

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Cultural and Gender representations in advertising (Pages 49-69)

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Cultural and Gender representations in advertising (Pages 49-69)

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This journal focuses on gender roles in advertising as well as cultural influences

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This journal focuses on the history of fairytale themes in advertisement

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Many current TV advertisements contain folktale material, and valuable research into this material has been carried out by Burns, Sullenberger, and Dégh. However, since the advertisements are constantly changing and evolving to keep pace with the needs of new products and consumer needs, studies quickly become outdated and can never remain definitive. The topic therefore is revisited here in order to reveal some ways in which folkloric material is being manipulated in order to appeal to consumer audiences of the twenty-first century.

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Folklore and Advertising: An Examination of Traditional Themes and Motifs in British Twenty-First-Century Television Advertising Campaigns

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Many current TV advertisements contain folktale material, and valuable research into this material has been carried out by Burns, Sullenberger, and Dégh. However, since the advertisements are constantly changing and evolving to keep pace with the needs of new products and consumer needs, studies quickly become outdated and can never remain definitive.

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In this specific chapter of the book, the author looks at "organic shampoo" advertisement and analyzes all of the fairytale elements that were included in the ad.