Advertisement | How to write a Classified Ad | Format | Example | Exercise | Class 12

What is an advertisement?

An advertisement (often called an ad) is the promotion of a product or service.
Have you seen a post of Job Openings in newspapers, or video of your favorite chocolates on television,
or post or videos of online courses on digital platforms like Facebook, youtube?
These all are forms of advertisements.

So, Why is it done? It is a guaranteed method of reaching an audience as it attracts interest, engagement, and sales in public.


There are mainly two types of advertisement,
1. Classified Ads
2. Commercial or Display Ads

Classified ads are used by the general public to promote or use services.
The main aim here is to get things noticed with as minimum words as possible which is generally less than 50 words.
It is simple in look.

On the other hand commercial or display, advertisement is done by leading organizations
to promote their product or services.
It takes more words and is more expensive in terms of advertising cost.
it is visually more attractive with varying font, shape, and size.

There are seven types of Classified Ads mainly asked in exams,

1. Situation Vacant
2. Situation Wanted
3. Lost and found
4. For Sale
5. To Let
6. Accommodation wanted
7. Matrimonials

So, these are some of the types of Classified Ads.

Now, Let's learn the format of Classified Ads.

The format of the Classified Ad is simple.

There are three things involved in it.

1. heading
2. Content
3. Contact Person
All this must be covered by a rectangular box.

Please watch the entire video to understand the concept in a better way.

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