The CommunicationsProcessThe CommunicationsProcess
The Communications Process
GraphicGraphic
•Pictures
•Drawings
•Charts
•Pictures
•Drawings
•Charts
VerbalVerbal
•Spoken Word
•Written Word
•Song Lyrics
•Spoken Word
•Written Word
•Song Lyrics
MusicalMusical
•Arrange-ment
•Instrum-entation
•Voices
•Arrange-ment
•Instrum-entation
•Voices
AnimationAnimation
•Action/Motion
•Pace/ Speed
•Shape/Form
•Action/Motion
•Pace/ Speed
•Shape/Form
VerbalVerbal GraphicGraphic MusicalMusical
There are many forms of encoding
EncodingEncoding
ObjectBrand such as
Marlboro
ObjectBrand such as
Marlboro
Sign or symbolrepresenting
intendedmeaning (Cowboy)
Sign or symbolrepresenting
intendedmeaning (Cowboy)
Interpretant/intended meaning (masculine,rugged
individualistic)
Interpretant/intended meaning (masculine,rugged
individualistic)
ObjectBrand such as
Marlboro
ObjectBrand such as
Marlboro
Sign or symbolrepresenting
intendedmeaning (Cowboy)
Sign or symbolrepresenting
intendedmeaning (Cowboy)
The Semiotic PerspectiveThree Components to every marketing messageThree Components to every marketing message
Personal ChannelsPersonal ChannelsPersonal ChannelsPersonal Channels
Communications Channels
Nonpersonal Channels
Nonpersonal Channels
Personal Selling
Word of Mouth
Print Media
Broadcast Media
Experiential Overlap
ReceiverExperienceReceiver
ExperienceSenderExperience
SenderExperience
Different WorldsDifferent Worlds
ReceiverExperienceReceiver
ExperienceSenderExperience
SenderExperience
Moderate CommonalityModerate Commonality
ReceiverExperienceReceiver
ExperienceSenderExperience
SenderExperience
High CommonalityHigh CommonalityReceiver
Experience
Receive feedbackReceive feedback
Select the appropriate channel for the target audience
Select the appropriate channel for the target audience
Develop a properly encoded messageDevelop a properly encoded message
Select an appropriate sourceSelect an appropriate source
Select the appropriate channel for the target audience
Select the appropriate channel for the target audience
Develop a properly encoded messageDevelop a properly encoded message
Select an appropriate sourceSelect an appropriate source
Successful Communication
Mass Markets
Market Segments
Niche Markets
Small Groups
Individuals
Niche Markets
Market Segments
Mass Markets
Levels of Audience Aggregation
Small Groups
Models of the Response Process
Alternative Response Hierarchies
High Low
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Topical Involvement
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Learning model Low involvement model
Dissonance/attribution model
CognitiveAffectiveConative
ConativeAffectiveCognitive
Cognitive
Conative
Affective
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1InformativeThe Thinker
3Habit
FormationThe Doer
Thinking Feeling
Low
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AffectiveThe Feeler
4Self-
SatisfactionThe Reactor
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1InformativeThe ThinkerCar-house-furnishings-new productsModel: Learn-feel-do (economic?)
Possible implicationsTest: Recall diagnosticsMedia: Long copy format
Reflective vehiclesCreative: Specific information
Demonstration
Thinking
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Involv
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2AffectiveThe FeelerJewelry-cosmetics-fashion goodsModel: Feel-learn-do (psychological?)
Possible implicationsTest: Attitude change
Emotional arousalMedia: Large space
Image specialsCreative: Executional
Impact
Feeling
Hig
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Involv
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3Habit formationThe DoerFood-household itemsModel: Do-learn-feel (responsive?)
Possible implicationsTest: SalesMedia: Small space ads
10-second ID’sRadio; Point of Sale
Creative: Reminder
Thinking
Low
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4Self-satisfactionThe ReactorCigarettes, liquor, candyModel: Do-feel-learn (social?)
Possible implicationsTest: SalesMedia: Billboards
NewspapersPoint of Sale
Creative: Attention
Feeling
Low
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Cognitive Response
A method for examining consumers’ cognitive processing of advertising messages by looking at their cognitive responses to hearing, viewing, or reading communications.
A method for examining consumers’ cognitive processing of advertising messages by looking at their cognitive responses to hearing, viewing, or reading communications.
Examines types of thoughts that are evoked by an advertising message.Examines types of thoughts that are evoked by an advertising message.
Consumers write down or verbally report their reactions to a message.Consumers write down or verbally report their reactions to a message.
A Model of Cognitive Response
CounterargumentsCounterarguments Support argumentsSupport arguments
Source derogationSource derogation Source bolsteringSource bolstering
Thoughts aboutthe ad itself
Thoughts aboutthe ad itself
Thoughts aboutthe ad itself
Thoughts aboutthe ad itself
Source bolsteringSource bolsteringSource derogationSource derogation
Support argumentsSupport argumentsCounterargumentsCounterarguments
Affect attitudetoward the adAffect attitudetoward the ad
Cognitive Response CategoriesProduct/Message ThoughtsProduct/Message Thoughts
Source-Oriented ThoughtsSource-Oriented Thoughts
Ad Execution ThoughtsAd Execution Thoughts
Elaboration Likelihood Model
Focuses on the way consumers respond to persuasive messages based on the amount and nature of elaboration or processing of information
Focuses on the way consumers respond to persuasive messages based on the amount and nature of elaboration or processing of information
Peripheral route to persuasion – ability and motivation to process a message is low and receiver focuses more on peripheral cues rather than message content
Peripheral route to persuasion – ability and motivation to process a message is low and receiver focuses more on peripheral cues rather than message content
Central route to persuasion – ability and motivation to process a message is high and close attention is paid to message content
Central route to persuasion – ability and motivation to process a message is high and close attention is paid to message content
Routes to attitude change
Advertising InputMessage content, media
scheduling, repetition
Advertising InputMessage content, media
scheduling, repetition
FiltersMotivation, ability,
(involvement)
FiltersMotivation, ability,
(involvement)
ConsumerCognition, affect,
experience
ConsumerCognition, affect,
experience
Consumer BehaviorChoice, consumption,
loyalty, habit, etc.
Consumer BehaviorChoice, consumption,
loyalty, habit, etc.
Advertising InputMessage content, media
scheduling, repetition
Advertising InputMessage content, media
scheduling, repetition
FiltersMotivation, ability,
(involvement)
FiltersMotivation, ability,
(involvement)
ConsumerCognition, affect,
experience
ConsumerCognition, affect,
experience
How Advertising Works
Models of Obtaining Feedback
Exposure/presentationExposure/presentation
AttentionAttention
ComprehensionComprehension
Message acceptance/yielding
Message acceptance/yielding
RetentionRetention
Purchase behaviorPurchase behavior
Circulation reachCirculation reach
Listener, reader,viewer recognitionListener, reader,
viewer recognition
Recall, checklistsRecall, checklists
Brand attitudes,purchase intentBrand attitudes,purchase intent
Recall over timeRecall over time
Inventory POP consumer panel
Scanner data
Inventory POP consumer panel
Scanner data
RetentionRetentionRecall over timeRecall over time
Message acceptance/yielding
Message acceptance/yielding
Brand attitudes,purchase intentBrand attitudes,purchase intent
ComprehensionComprehensionRecall, checklistsRecall, checklists
AttentionAttentionListener, reader,viewer Recognition
Listener, reader,viewer Recognition
Exposure/presentationExposure/presentationCirculation ReachCirculation Reach
Effectiveness TestEffectiveness Test Persuasion ProcessPersuasion Process