TV MEDIA CAMPAIGN
The TV advertisements were aimed at current adults smokers and those who had already given up. During the first phase (December 1992 to March 1993) 10 diVerent advertisements ranging in length from 30–40 seconds were shown. All featured the actor and comedian John Cleese at various stages of quit- ting, imparting risk messages, encouragingattempts at quitting, and providing supportive tips on how to prevent relapse. Following a qualitative market research evaluation during May to July 1993, five of the 10 advertisements were replaced with four new ones to keep the campaign fresh, and these were shown during the second phase from December 1993 to March 1994. The style and content of the advertisements was chosen following pilot research. Most advertisements used morbid humour and bizarre or macabre scenarios related to smoking. They aimed first to engage the viewers’ curiosity, then to highlight the dangers of smoking, show the ridiculousness of the smoking habit and, finally, to “point up” the quitting messages (see box 1 for more details). It was felt that John Cleese was ideally suited to this style of campaign, having previously featured in a number of very popu- lar TV series (Monty Python, Fawlty Towers) and films (Fish Called Wanda, Clockwise) which often included bizarre or macabre humour. Anti-smoking TV advertisements using humorous elements have previously been used with success in Australia18.
TV MEDIA CAMPAIGNThe TV advertisements were aimed at current adults smokers and those who had already given up. During the first phase (December 1992 to March 1993) 10 diVerent advertisements ranging in length from 30–40 seconds were shown. All featured the actor and comedian John Cleese at various stages of quit- ting, imparting risk messages, encouragingattempts at quitting, and providing supportive tips on how to prevent relapse. Following a qualitative market research evaluation during May to July 1993, five of the 10 advertisements were replaced with four new ones to keep the campaign fresh, and these were shown during the second phase from December 1993 to March 1994. The style and content of the advertisements was chosen following pilot research. Most advertisements used morbid humour and bizarre or macabre scenarios related to smoking. They aimed first to engage the viewers’ curiosity, then to highlight the dangers of smoking, show the ridiculousness of the smoking habit and, finally, to “point up” the quitting messages (see box 1 for more details). It was felt that John Cleese was ideally suited to this style of campaign, having previously featured in a number of very popu- lar TV series (Monty Python, Fawlty Towers) and films (Fish Called Wanda, Clockwise) which often included bizarre or macabre humour. Anti-smoking TV advertisements using humorous elements have previously been used with success in Australia18.
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