The Use of Caricatures as a Means of Advertising: The Case of Süta?

Journal Title: Online Journal of Art and Design - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Advertisers often make use of humorous elements in advertisements they create. Advertisements that contain such elements play a great role in creating awareness and attaining positive attitudes. Caricature, which is an element of humor, is interesting, eye catching, entertaining and memorable by its very nature. Because of these characteristics of caricatures, they are being used for advertising purposes. Advertisements with caricatures are spreading rapidly and embraced by consumers easily. Especially in the last ten years, companies in different sectors use advertisements with caricatures to publicize their products and services. These companies have different target audiences with different characteristics. They all have differences in opinions, attitudes, perceptions and buying behaviors. Target audiences’ brand choices depend on many different factors. Advertising is an important factor in brand choice. Using attention grabbing methods like advertising with caricatures affects their buying behaviors. This study examines the use of caricatures in Süta? advertisements. Target audiences’ opinions, perceptions and attitudes about advertisements with caricatures are examined in this descriptive study.

Authors and Affiliations

Güldane Zengin| SelçukÜniversitesi, Turkey guldanezengin@gmail.com

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Güldane Zengin (2016). The Use of Caricatures as a Means of Advertising: The Case of Süta?. Online Journal of Art and Design, 4(1), 30-40. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-8225