Radio Ad Script and Production Tips

• Ideally, the script for your radio ad should be simple and include one primary message. Don’t confuse the listener with too many messages.
  
  
• Mention as much as you can about what you are advertising and don’t waffle.
  
  
• Place the thing you are advertising at the start or finish of the ad (both if possible but if you have to choose, go for the end – it’s the last thing a listener will remember).
  
  
• Create a picture in the listeners’ mind. The beauty of radio is that the listener creates their own experience and images in their mind.
  
  
• Use emotions.  Make use of something that will evoke a happy emotion, to associate with your product in your radio ad.  It could be the sound of bacon frying or a baby giggling as long as it’s relevant.
  
  
• An instrumental music bed is better than identifiable music.  Listeners will sing along to the music, if they know it, rather than listening to your message.
  
  
• Multiple voice-over artists will help add light and shade to your radio ad.
  
  
• Remember to give a contact method at least once (and repeat it 2 or 3 times if time will allow).
  
  
• Finally, remember:  one radio ad, one radio message. Keep it simple!

For more detailed step-by-step advice, go to www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Radio-Ad