Communication & Process of Communication, Marketing Communication
Presented by, Neha Khandelwal
What is Communication?
Communication can be defined as the process by which people share ideas, experience, knowledge and feelings through the transmission of symbolic messages. The means of communication are usually spoken or written words, pictures or symbols. But we also give information through body language, gestures, and looks, facial expressions can show how we feel and what we think about an issue or another person.
What are the most common ways we communicate?
Written Word
Types of Communication
Downwards Communication : Highly Directive, from Senior to subordinates, to assign duties, give instructions, to inform to offer feed back, approval to highlight problems etc. Upwards Communications : It is non directive in nature from down below, to give feedback, to inform about progress/problems, seeking approvals. Lateral or Horizontal Communication: Among colleagues, peers at same level for information level for information sharing for coordination, to save time.
HIERARCHY LEVEL
Executive Director
Manager
Vice President A.G.M. Manager Supervisor
Supervisor 1
Supervisor 2
Supervisor 3
Horizontal Comm.
Forman
Communication Key Elements
Message Source (sender) Channel Receiver Filter Feedback
The Communication Process
Medium
Barrier SENDER (encodes) RECEIVER (decodes)
Barrier
Feedback/Response
Characteristics of effective communications
Effective communication requires the message to be:
Clear and concise Accurate Relevant to the needs of the receiver Timely Meaningful Applicable to the situation
Characteristics of effective communications
Effective communication requires the sender to:
Know the subject well Be interested in the subject Know the audience members and establish a rapport with them Speak at the level of the receiver Choose an appropriate communication channel
Characteristics of effective communications
The channel should be: Appropriate Affordable
Characteristics of effective communications
The receiver should:
Be aware, interested, and willing to accept the message Listen attentively Understand the value of the message Provide feedback
Barriers to communication
Language Values and beliefs Sex/gender and age Economic status Educational level Physical barriers Attitude Timing Understanding of message Trust
Marketing Communication
The means by which firms attempt to inform, persuade, and remind consumers, directly or indirectly, about the products and brands they sell.
Persuasion to carry on with the change ( brand switching) Reinforce faith in the product( brand loyalty) Information to the customers
It virtually supports the Mktg. plan of the Co. and demonstrates as to how better the Co. is from the competitors The diagrammatic view clarifies the process easily.
Mktg. Comm.
Internal Flow Target Audience Customers Wholeseller & Retailer Other Co.s Shareholders Govt. Target Audience Co. Departmnt Employees
Success for YOU
in the new global and diverse workplace requires excellent communication skills!
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