“Miscommunication in Ads” Often Comes from a Misalignment Between Abstract and Concrete ⚖️💬
🧱 When Ads Lean Too Heavily on Either Side, They Lose Their Way
One of the main reasons ads fail to land is a mismatch between the “abstract” (core values and beliefs) and the “concrete” (visuals, language, execution).
If the abstract theme is too vague, the concrete elements begin to drift, and the entire message loses direction. On the other hand, if an ad relies solely on surface-level visuals and expressions, the deeper message—the “why”—gets lost, and viewers are left wondering: “So, what’s the point?” Continue reading “The Formula for Advertising Success: Abstract × Concrete (Part 4): The Seeds of Marketing 56”