Are you hoping to break into the exciting world of copywriting? With COPYWRITING FOR THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA: A PRACTICAL GUIDE (WITH INFOTRAC) you will discover how to write effective copy for all types of electronic media. Nearly 80 writing assignments and examples of actual scripts, storyboards, PSAs, and promotional spots prepare you to write short, persuasive messages in a variety of venues (radio, television, new media, etc.). You'll get a glimpse of ealistic situations typical of entry-level copywriting positions along with coverage of copywriting style, consumer behavior and legal and ethical aspects of copywriting. Complete with skill-building exercises, nearly 80 writing assignments and examples of storyboards and actual aired copy, this book helps you build the understanding and skills you need for a career in this field.

This text helps students learn how to write effective copy for all types of electronic media with an emphasis on commercial writing. It begins with the introduction of the basic principles and techniques of good copywriting, then moves on to dozens of skill-building exercises to put them into practice. Nearly 80 writing assignments and numerous examples of actual scripts, storyboards, PSAs, and promotional spots prepare students to write short, persuasive messages for local stations and cable systems, where most beginning copywriting jobs are found.

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Written from a real-world perspective by an award-winning copywriter/producer/director, this comprehensive guide is what every writer needs to create powerful, strategic ad copy. Focusing on strategy, technique, and the skills needed to write for different media, The Copywriter’s Toolkit book will sharpen your copywriting skills whatever your level. Introduces essential conceptual strategies and key writing techniques for result-driven copy Provides practical advice on writing for specific media including: print, radio, TV, websites, blogs, social media, ambient, digital, direct mail, product packaging, and viral marketing Covers all areas of copy development: on-strategy and on-target messaging; headline and slogan creation; brand personality and tone of voice; broadcast production conceptualization and print / digital typesetting consideration Presents innovative visual examples from exciting multimedia campaigns, comments from copywriters at world-renowned agencies, inspiring radio scripts, TV scripts and storyboards, effective blog posts, imaginative package copy, and more Shares invaluable writing tips and insights from award-winning copywriters currently at global agencies Includes supplementary website an instructor’s manual, sample syllabus, PowerPoint presentations, and creative assignments, as well as student study aids, flashcards, podcasts and/or webinars by the author, and links to sample and featured campaigns, agencies, and related videos