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Communication Process – Basic

• Communication is the process of transmitting information from sender to
receiver.
• It aims at creating understanding and response.
• It is a two-way process because feedback is involved.
• Effective communication ensures that the message is properly understood
by the receiver.

Elements of Communication Process

• Sender – The person who initiates the message.
• Encoding – Converting ideas into symbols, words or images.
• Message – The information or idea to be communicated.
• Channel/Medium – The path through which message is sent (TV, print,
digital etc.).
• Receiver – The person who receives the message.
• Decoding – Interpreting the message by the receiver.
• Feedback – Response of the receiver back to the sender.
• Noise – Any disturbance that affects the clarity of message.

Communication Response Models

AIDA Model
• Attention – Attracting the attention of the consumer.
• Interest – Creating interest in the product.
• Desire – Developing desire for the product.
• Action – Encouraging purchase action.

Hierarchy of Effects Model

• Awareness – Consumer becomes aware of the product.
• Knowledge – Consumer gains information.
 • Liking – Consumer develops liking.
• Preference – Consumer prefers the brand.
• Conviction – Consumer is convinced to buy.
• Purchase – Final buying action.

DAGMAR Approach
• Defining Advertising Goals for Measured Advertising Results
• Awareness – Making consumer aware.
• Comprehension – Consumer understands the product.
• Conviction – Consumer develops belief.
• Action – Consumer takes purchase action.

⸻ is a paid form of non-personal communication

Advertising
used to promote products, services, or ideas to a target audience.
Advertising – Significance
• Helps in creating awareness about products and services.
• Builds brand image and goodwill in the market.
• Increases sales and market share.
• Educates consumers about product features and benefits.
• Supports economic growth and competition.
• Helps in introduction of new products.

Types of Advertising
• Informative advertising – Provides information about product.
• Persuasive advertising – Influences consumers to buy.
• Reminder advertising – Reminds customers about product.
• Institutional advertising – Builds company image.
• Comparative advertising – Compares with competitors.

Objectives of Advertising
• To inform customers about product.
• To persuade customers to purchase.
• To remind customers about existing products.
• To create brand preference and loyalty.
• To increase sales and profits.
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Audience Selection
• Identification of target audience is essential.
• Based on:
• Demographics (age, gender, income)
• Psychographics (lifestyle, personality)
• Behaviour (usage, attitude)
• Includes buyers, users and influencers.
• Helps in designing effective communication strategy.

Setting of Advertising Budget – Determinants

• Stage in product life cycle – New products need more advertising.
• Market share and competition – High competition requires higher budget.
• Advertising frequency – More repetition increases cost.
• Product differentiation – Less differentiation requires more advertising.
• Company’s financial position – Budget depends on available funds.

Major Methods of Advertising Budget

• Affordable method
• Budget is set based on what company can afford.
• Percentage of sales method
• Budget is fixed as a percentage of sales.
• Competitive parity method
• Budget is set based on competitors’ spending.
• Objective and task method
• Budget is based on objectives and tasks required to achieve them.

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Advertising Appeals
• Advertising appeal refers to the approach used to attract the attention of
consumers and influence their buying behaviour.
• It focuses on needs, wants and emotions of the target audience.

Types of Advertising Appeals

• Rational appeal
• Based on logic and reasoning.
• Focuses on product features, quality, price and performance.
• Emotional appeal
• Based on feelings and emotions.
• Includes love, fear, humour, pride, happiness etc.
• Moral appeal
• Based on sense of right and wrong.
• Promotes social causes like environment protection, health, safety etc.

Advertising Copy
• Advertising copy refers to the text or written content of an advertisement.
• It includes all elements that convey the message to the audience.
• A good advertising copy should be clear, concise, attractive and
persuasive.

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Print advertisement: Advertising done through printed med
newspapers, magazines, brochures, and posters.
Elements of Print Advertisement
• Headline Broadcast advertisement: Advertising delivered through
• electronic
The main heading that attracts media like television and radio.
attention.
• Sub-headline
• Supports and explains the headline.
• Body copy
• Contains detailed information about the product.
• Illustrations/Visuals
• Images or graphics to make the ad attractive.
• Logo
• Symbol or identity of the brand.
• Slogan/Tagline
• A short and memorable phrase.
• Call to Action
 • Encourages the audience to take action (buy, visit, etc.).

Elements of Broadcast Advertisement (TV/Radio)

• Script
• Written form of the advertisement.
• Audio
• Includes voice, music, sound effects.
• Visuals (in TV ads)
• Images, scenes, characters shown.
• Voice Over
• Narration explaining the message.
• Music and Sound Effects
• Enhance emotional appeal and attention.
• Timing/Duration
• Length of the advertisement.
• Message
• Main idea conveyed to the audience.

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Major Media Types (including Internet and Interactive Medium)

1. Print Media (Newspapers, Magazines)

Meaning:
• Print media refers to advertising through printed materials such as
newspapers and magazines.

Merits:
• Wide reach and coverage
 • Detailed information can be given
• High credibility
• Flexible and cost-effective

Demerits:
• Short life span
• Limited attention
• No audio-visual impact
• Lower impact compared to electronic media

2. Broadcast Media (Television, Radio)

Meaning:
• Broadcast media refers to advertising through electronic media like
television and radio which reach a large audience simultaneously.

Television

Merits:
• Audio-visual impact
• High reach and mass coverage
• Strong attention and persuasion
• Demonstration of product possible

Demerits:
• High cost
• Short message duration
• Clutter of advertisements
• Less selectivity

Radio

Merits:
• Low cost
• Wide reach
 • High frequency possible
• Suitable for local advertising

Demerits:
• No visual appeal
• Short life of message
• Limited attention

3. Outdoor Media (Hoardings, Posters, Transit Ads)

Meaning:
• Outdoor media refers to advertising displayed outside the home such as
hoardings, posters and transit advertisements.

Merits:
• High visibility
• Repeated exposure
• Low cost per exposure
• Suitable for local markets

Demerits:
• Limited message content
• Short attention span
• Less detailed information

4. Internet and Interactive Media

Meaning:
• Internet and interactive media refers to advertising through digital
platforms such as websites, social media, mobile apps and other online channels
where users can interact with the advertisement.

Merits:
• Global reach
• High selectivity and targeting
• Interactive communication
• Cost-effective
 • Measurable results

Demerits:
• Ad clutter
• Privacy concerns
• Requires internet access
• Ad avoidance (skip/block ads)

Factors Influencing Media Choice

• Target audience – age, income, lifestyle
• Nature of product – consumer or industrial
• Advertising objectives
• Budget available
• Media reach and frequency
• Type of message
• Competition and media used by competitors
• Availability of media

Media Scheduling

Meaning:
• Media scheduling refers to the timing and pattern of advertising over a
period of time.

Types of Media Scheduling

• Continuous scheduling – Advertising runs continuously throughout the year
• Flighting scheduling – Advertising is done in intervals or periods
• Pulsing scheduling – Combination of continuous and flighting with increased
intensity at certain times

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Rationale of Measuring Advertising Effectiveness

• Measuring advertising effectiveness refers to evaluating how well an
advertisement achieves its objectives.
• It helps in determining whether the advertising efforts are successful or not.
• It ensures optimum use of advertising budget.
• Helps in improving future advertising decisions.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of advertising campaigns.

Evaluating Communication Effects

• Communication effect measures how well the advertisement
communicates the message to the audience.
• It focuses on:
• Awareness
• Knowledge
• Liking
• Preference
• Attitude towards the brand
• It evaluates whether consumers have understood and remembered the
advertisement.

Evaluating Sales Effects

• Sales effect measures impact of advertising on sales and profits.
• It shows whether advertisement leads to increase in sales volume.
• Difficult to measure because sales are affected by many factors like:
• Price
• Competition
• Distribution
• Market conditions

Pre-testing Techniques
• Pre-testing refers to testing the advertisement before it is released.
• Helps in improving the effectiveness of advertisement.
Methods of Pre-testing
• Consumer jury test
• Rating scale method
• Portfolio test
• Laboratory test

Post-testing Techniques
• Post-testing refers to testing the advertisement after it has been released.
• Helps in evaluating actual performance.

Methods of Post-testing
• Recall test
• Recognition test
• Sales analysis
• Attitude test

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Advertising Agency – Meaning

• Advertising agency is an independent organisation that provides
specialised services in planning, creating and handling advertising for clients.
• It acts as a link between advertiser and media.

Role of Advertising Agency

• Planning advertising campaigns
• Creating advertisement copy and designs
• Media planning and buying
• Conducting market research
 • Providing marketing and branding advice
• Coordinating with media and other agencies
• Evaluating effectiveness of advertisements

Types of Advertising Agency

• Full-service agency
• Provides all services like planning, creative work and media buying
• Creative agency
• Focuses on designing and developing advertisement copy
• Media buying agency
• Specialises in purchasing media space and time
• In-house agency
• Set up within an organisation to handle its own advertising
• Specialised agency
• Deals with specific areas like digital advertising, PR, etc.

Selection of an Advertising Agency

• Experience and expertise
• Reputation and credibility
• Creativity and innovation
• Understanding of client’s business
• Cost and budget considerations
• Past performance and portfolio
• Range of services offered

Social Aspects of Advertising

• Influences lifestyle and consumption patterns
• Shapes values and attitudes of society
• Can promote social awareness and public welfare
• May also encourage materialism and unhealthy habits

Ethical Aspects of Advertising

• Should follow truthfulness and honesty
 • Must respect human dignity
• Should avoid misleading claims
• Should not promote harmful products or practices
• Must maintain social responsibility

Legal Aspects of Advertising in India

• Governed by various laws and regulations
• Prevent false, misleading and offensive advertisements
• Protect consumer interests
• Includes regulations related to:
• Consumer protection
• Drugs and cosmetics
• Food safety
• Competition laws

Role of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

• ASCI is a self-regulatory organisation of the advertising industry in India.
• Ensures that advertisements are:
• Truthful and honest
• Not misleading
• Not offensive
• Safe for consumers
• Frames and enforces Code for Self-Regulation in Advertising.
• Handles complaints against advertisements.
• Directs advertisers to modify or withdraw misleading ads.

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