COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVERTISING
Disclosed is a system and method for conducting an incentivized trivia contest to increase the effectiveness of advertising which includes a software information system that collects and analyzes data on the effectiveness of ads during the programs in which the ads are aired. The system can be used to report data on recall, understanding, likeability and other key performance measures to advertisers and other clients, via a web based delivery system. A first set of trivia questions relating to advertising and a second set of trivia questions relating to content are stored in the system. The first and second sets of trivia questions are associated with a broadcast of advertising along with content. A subset of the first and second trivia questions are selected for transmission to a member. The member's responses are received and points are awarded for correct answers. Incentives are provided to members based upon points awarded.
1 . A method of conducting an incentivized trivia contest to increase the effectiveness of advertising, comprising:
storing in a computer system a first set of trivia questions relating to advertising;
storing in said computer system a second set of trivia questions relating to content;
associating said first and second sets of trivia questions with a broadcast of said advertising along with said content;
selecting a subset of said first and second trivia questions to ask a member;
transmitting said subset of trivia questions to said member and receiving said member's responses thereto via a communication medium;
scoring said member's performance in response to said subset of trivia questions; and
providing incentives to said member based upon results of said scoring.