What are different advertising types?

Advertisements can be broadly categorized into Offline and Online. The offline advertisement would include all Out home advertisements like transit media, TV ads , print ads , posters, banners, Hoardings, LED screens, etc. online ads would contain anything that is on the internet from commercials ads, blogs, SEO, copyrights, emails etc. These can be specified as a advertising types .

Advertising is a tool that is used to attract the prospective customers. Offline and online marketing have their own place in world of ads. Your choice should depend on who your audience are. A word of mouth cannot be beaten by any other way of advertisement. Having said that we cannot deny the fact that advertisement can act as a tool to expand your business and improve sales.

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Commonly Used Traditional Media Options and Cost

Media Option	Description	Reach & Audience	Average Cost	Effectiveness & Notes
Television	Broadcast and cable TV ads. Includes spots during shows, sponsorships, and infomercials.	High reach, wide demographic	₹600 - ₹1,200 per 10 sec slot	High impact, broad audience
Radio	Audio advertisements aired during radio broadcasts.	Local to national reach, specific audiences	₹1,000 - ₹5,000 per 10 sec spot	Good for local targeting, cost-effective
Print Advertising	Ads in newspapers, magazines, brochures, and flyers.	Targeted based on publication's readership	₹10,000 - ₹1,00,000 per page	Effective for detailed info, older audience
Outdoor	Billboards, transit ads, posters, and other out-of-home advertising.	High visibility in specific locations	₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 per month	Great for brand visibility, location-specific
Email	Direct marketing through email newsletters and promotional messages.	Specific and targeted reach	₹0.5 - ₹3 per email	Personalized, measurable ROI

Types of Radio Advertising

Live Reads
Description: Ads read live on-air by radio hosts during their shows.
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Sponsorships
Description: Sponsored segments or programs where brands are mentioned as sponsors.
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Produced Spots
Description: Pre-recorded commercials that range from 15 to 60 seconds.
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Jingles
Description: Catchy musical commercials that include a memorable slogan or brand message.
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Adlets
Description: Very short ads, typically around 5 to 10 seconds.
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Promotions and Contests
Description: Advertisements promoting a contest or special promotion sponsored by a brand.
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Radio Infomercials
Description: Longer format ads that provide detailed information about a product or service, often lasting several minutes.
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Station Identification (ID)
Description: Short mentions of the station's call letters, often sponsored by a brand.
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Sponsored Features
Description: Regularly scheduled segments sponsored by brands, such as news, sports updates, or music countdowns.
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Programmatic Advertising
Description: Automated buying and placement of radio ads using data and algorithms.
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Commonly Used Traditional Media Options and Cost

Types of Radio Advertising

Live Reads

1

Sponsorships

2

Produced Spots

3

Jingles

4

Adlets

5

Promotions and Contests

6

Radio Infomercials

7

Station Identification (ID)

8

Sponsored Features

9

Programmatic Advertising

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