Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Codes and Conventions of radio adverts

Codes and conventions for a radio advert

- Average length approx 30 seconds

- What channel

- Qualities of the product

- Narration on a form of a voiceover. To show what its about (outline only)

- Posed questions that will be answered in the show

- Music is included at the back / different sound effects

- Voiceover inter cut throughout

- Advertisement should intrigue audience

- Make them want to find out more so state some special original qualities of the product

- Scheduling info at the end always goes title. day. time, channel

- Slogan of the product

- Sometimes humour in scripts

- Usually the tone of voice goes louder towards the middle of the advert then fades out towards the end

- Majority of the times it is women who do the voice over

- Poses questions to the audience - 'Are you searching for a make-up product which suits your exact needs and requirements?'