The "We try harder" and Wendy's "Where's the beef?" advertising campaign themes are examples of:
A)universal selling propositions (USPs).
B)big ideas that have been the basis for effective advertising campaigns.
C)inherent drama approaches to developing big ideas.
D)big ideas for ad campaigns that did not last very long.
E)creative platforms that support products in the pioneering stage of their product life cycles.

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Both "We try harder" and "Where's the beef?" are iconic advertising campaigns that have been successful in creating memorable slogans and images that resonate with consumers. They both represent big ideas that have been the basis for effective advertising campaigns. The concept of a universal selling proposition (USP) refers to a unique and compelling aspect of a product that sets it apart from its competitors, which is not exactly what these two campaigns are about. The inherent drama approach is a strategy that involves identifying and highlighting the emotional and psychological aspects of a product, and may or may not be relevant to these particular campaigns. The fact that some ad campaigns may not last very long is not applicable to this question. Lastly, creative platforms that support products in the pioneering stage of their product life cycles may not be relevant either, as both "We try harder" and "Where's the beef?" were introduced after the products they were promoting were already established.

The "We Try Harder" and Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" Advertising