Transcript The Creative Brief - UF College of Journalism and

The Creative Brief
Definition
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A short document that provides the
creative team with a succinct
overview of the most important issues
to consider in the development of an
advertisement or campaign
Purpose
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To inspire copywriters and art
directors by channeling their creative
efforts toward a strategically sound
solution that addresses the client’s
brand challenge
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Remember, great creative
originates from a solid strategy
Alternative References
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Creative Brief
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Creative Work Plan
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Copy Platform
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Copy Strategy
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Creative Strategy
The “Most Important Issues”
The CB Should Answer
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What are we trying to accomplish?
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Who are we trying to influence?
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What do they think now?
The “Most Important Issues”
The CB Should Answer
(cont.)
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What do we want them to think?
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Why should they think this way?
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How would our brand’s character be best
described?
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What is the single most important thing
we can say to influence them?
Other Components of A CB
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Creative Needs
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What type of materials is the creative team
requested to produce?
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(Ex. Radio, television, print, outdoor, sales promotion
materials, etc.)
Mandatories
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Are there format constraints that the creative
team should be aware of?
Are there legal restrictions?
Trademarks, copyrights, slogans, taglines,
icons, etc.
Components of A CB
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Timing
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What is the due date for the creative
work?
 Internal
review
 Client presentation
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Budget
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How much can be spent to produce
creative?