Communication Response Models – Chapter 3
Dec 21, 2015
Communication Response Models – Chapter 3
The Communications Process
Group Exercise
Source
Sender or source of communication is the person or organization that has information to share.
A source can be:An individual A nonpersonal entity
Message
Contains the information or meaning the source hopes to convey. Verbal or nonverbalWritten, oral, or symbolic
Developed as a result of the encoding process.Encoding involves putting thoughts, ideas,
or information into symbolic form.
There are many forms of encoding
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
EncodingEncoding
Semiotics
The study of the nature of meaning, asking how our reality – words, gestures, myths, signs, symbols, products/services, theories – acquire meaning.
Advertising and marketing researchers are interested in semiotics to better understand the symbolic meaning which might be conveyed in a communication.
The Semiotic Perspective
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)
Three Components to every marketing messageThree Components to every marketing message
What is the symbolic meaning of the Snuggle bear?
Images encoded in pictures powerfully convey emotions
Channel
The method by which the communication travels from the source or sender to the receiver.
Channels of Communication
Personal ChannelsPersonal ChannelsPersonal ChannelsPersonal Channels
Nonpersonal Channels
Nonpersonal Channels
Personal Selling
Word of Mouth
Print Media
Broadcast Media
Receiver
The person or people with whom the sender shares thoughts or information.
Generally consumers in the target market or audience.
Marketing to Different Audience Groups
Mass Markets Mass Communication
Market Segments Variety of relevant media
Niche Markets Personal selling or highly targeted media
Small Groups One message and
medium
Individuals Personal
selling
Niche Markets Personal selling or highly targeted media
Market Segments Variety of relevant media
Mass Markets Mass Communication
Small Groups One message and
medium
Decoding
Transforming the sender’s message back into thought.
Heavily influenced by receiver’s frame of reference or field of experience.
Effective communication more likely when parties share some common ground.
Noise
Unplanned distortion or interference.Examples include:
Errors or problems during message’s encoding
Distortion in radio or television signalDistractions at the point of reception
Response vs. Feedback
ResponseReceiver’s set of reactions after seeing,
hearing, or reading the message.Feedback is the part of the response
communicated back to the sender.Closes the loop in the communications flow
and lets sender monitor how encoded message is being decoded and received.
Models of the Response Process
What do all of the models have in common?
Series of stepsFrom non-awareness to purchaseAll follow same sequence:
Think Feel Do
(learn)
Cognitive Affective Conative
Can you think of an example of when you followed this traditional model?
Do consumers always follow that model?
Can you think of an example of when you didn’t follow the traditional model?
Alternative Response Hierarchies
Computers are high-involvement, highly differentiated products.
Clever ads encourage low involvement learning
Implications of Alternative Response Models
IMC programIMC program
Likely response sequence
Likely response sequence
Analyze:
• Communication situation for their product or service
•Involvement levels and product/service differentiation
•Consumers’ use of information sources and levels of experience with product or service
Analyze:
• Communication situation for their product or service
•Involvement levels and product/service differentiation
•Consumers’ use of information sources and levels of experience with product or service
The Cognitive Response Approach
Figure 3-7
Cognitive Response Categories
Counter ArgumentsCounter Arguments 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 ArgumentsCounter ArgumentsCounter Arguments
Affect AttitudeToward the AdAffect AttitudeToward the Ad
Product/Message ThoughtsProduct/Message Thoughts
Source-Oriented ThoughtsSource-Oriented Thoughts
Ad–Execution ThoughtsAd–Execution Thoughts