# Q5A · Analyse the following theories of advertising with appropriate examples: (i) Hidden Message (ii) Shifting Loyalties

Subject: Advertising and Public Relations

Exam: TEE

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### 2026-02-12 · Q5A · Previous-paper question. Analyse the following theories of advertising with appropriate examples: (i) Hidden Message (ii) Shifting Loyalties [10 marks]

#### Answer

## The hidden message

**Definition.** The hidden-message perspective examines implied meanings and emotional cues beneath the advertisement’s explicit claim.

**In simple words.** Jo literally bola uske neeche kya suggest kiya?

## Understand it step by step

1. Separate explicit words from implication. “Contains ingredient X” is explicit; an authoritative-looking setting may imply expertise or credibility.
2. Look at colour, sound, expressions, status symbols, fear or reassurance. These cues can communicate a meaning without stating it directly.
3. This does not mean every advertisement contains subliminal instructions. Explain the observable cue and the possible interpretation; avoid unsupported mind-control claims.

## See it in use

#### Illustrative example · White-coat cue

A fictional dental-care advertisement places a presenter in a white coat. The cue can suggest scientific authority, but a costume is not proof of medical expertise or of product effectiveness. Evidence is needed for objective claims.

## Shifting loyalties

**Definition.** Shifting loyalties describes advertising’s role in attracting people away from competing choices while maintaining loyalty to the advertised brand.

**In simple words.** Dusre brand se switch karvao, apne brand ke saath repeat karvao.

## Understand it step by step

1. A category contains alternatives. The advertiser gives a reason to reconsider an existing choice: benefit, price, identity or convenience.
2. Trial messages reduce the barrier to trying something unfamiliar. Repeat messages reinforce reasons to remain with the brand.
3. A claim must still be credible and substantiated. Loyalty is affected by experience, availability and value as well as communication.

## See it in use

#### Illustrative example · Two toothpaste brands

A customer normally buys Brand A. Brand B advertises a relevant, supported benefit and offers a trial pack. After trial, reminders and satisfactory use may encourage repeat purchase. The shift and the retention are separate tasks.