A generic type ad:

a. is a simple description of a key characteristic of the product
b. is descriptive but it also makes a claim for superiority
c. identifies something that the product has that all the competitors lack
d. focuses attention more on the consumer’s mind than the product itself


a. is a simple description of a key characteristic of the product

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