Above the Line

Above the Line - Marketing

Above the Line Advertising (often also referred to as Above the Line Promotion/ Above the Line marketing/ ATL marketing/ ATL marketing/ ATL advertising) consists of advertising activities that are largely untargeted and thus have a large Range generate. The so-called ATL communication is carried out to build the brand and inform customers about the product. Conversions are given less importance in above-the-line advertising.

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"Above the Line" includes so-called mass marketing strategies that are largely non-targeted and thus focus on building the brand. By "non-targeted" we mean that the communication is not aimed at a specific group. The media convey the message to everyone who has access to it.

Examples of Above the Line Promotion

• Television
  The average German watches around 3.5 hours of television a day. That looks very similar in the rest of the world. Television advertising has a Range of local, national and international audiences, depending on the TV station and the contract between the parties. In addition, television advertising has a better connection with users, as moving images with audio are preferred over the single version of still images or audio.
• Radio
  Many psychologists say that listeners must be exposed to an advertising message at least three times before it can penetrate. Thus, none of the media other than radio itself offers such fast penetration when it comes to this frequency. Radio is a perfect option for marketers to target the frequency requirement of an advertisement. Moreover, radio can provide a local, national and international Range just like television.
• Print ads (magazine & newspaper)
  Local, regional and national print media have a greater Range than any other media. Newspapers, for example, have fixed advertising spaces that are used by marketers to inform customers and prospects about the brand or offers. Magazines exist in niches and make it easier for marketers to reach their niche directly through them.

Advantages of Above the Line Marketing

• Larger Range: With Above the Line marketers have a great Range (national/international).
• Better contact with the audience: The media such as television use audiovisual media that have a better connection with the audience.
• Brand building: Media advertising is a crucial tool in defining and implementing brand identity. A brand is built by customers.

The role of marketers in brand building is to reach as many potential customers as possible. Above the Line Marketing therefore plays an integral role when it comes to brand building.

Nahteile of Above the Line Marketing

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Difference between Above the Line and Below the Line

ATL (Above the Line) and BTL (Below the Line) are terms from advertising that refer to the way companies conduct their advertising campaigns. ATL advertising includes classic media such as television, radio, newspapers and magazines. BTL advertising, on the other hand, refers to indirect advertising, such as events, sponsorship, public relations or direct marketing. The difference between the two types of advertising is that ATL advertising reaches a broader audience, while BTL advertising should target a specific audience. However, both types of advertising can be important to successfully position a brand and spread a company's message.

Use cases

Above the Line Marketing is best suited when companies want to reach a large number of people at once and attract new customers. It is also good for informing customers about news and products. It can also be a valuable tool to promote a new product or service, as it can be used on a wide scale.

Examples

An example of Above the Line Marketing is the use of television advertising. Television advertising reaches a wide target audience at once and can reach a large number of people.

Another example would be the use of print advertising, such as newspaper ads or posters. This is another way to reach a broad target group and can also reach a large number of people.

Conclusion

Above the Line Marketing is a type of advertising that is used broadly to reach a large number of people at once. It can be a valuable tool for attracting new customers and promoting news and products. However, it is generally more expensive than other types of advertising and can be difficult to target to specific audiences.