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Introduction
A very popular topic in the field of marketing is advertising. Consumers everyday has an
exposure of almost thousand of advertisements in print, tele, or digital media. Consumers are
almost bombarded by them and they are all around us as we move through our daily routine
activities. As role of emotional appeal in advertising is the topic for this research paper, this
chapter provides insight in advertising models, strategies, and appeals.
2.1
Definition of Advertising
As many different definitions of advertising are available, it becomes difficult to select one as the
right one. Many definitions of advertising which exist in todays dictionaries, textbooks and has
been provided by people at the American marketing Association were reviewed in an article by
Curran and Richards (2002). The objective of the study conducted is to find out the areas of
agreement as well as disagreement regarding the provided definitions and also to come up with
an evaluative response. The following definition for advertising is drawn by Richards and Curran
(2002) after considering a range of opinions, Advertising is a paid, mediated form of
communication from an identifiable source, designed to persuade the receiver to take some
action, now or in the future
This definition was presented in front of a panel then for approval. It was found acceptable by
the majority; however some of the panel members disapproved use of the word mediated as it
was considered a little hazy. To respond to this remark, a footnote was offered by the authors to
the definition. The footnote mentioned that mediated communicated meant the communication
done from channels apart from direct individual to individual contact, and for an audience such
as through electronic, print or any similar method (Johnson 2009).
2.2
Functions of Advertising
2.2.1
Ideas Information
Firstly, the function of advertising is to bring the customer from the stage of completely
unawareness to the stage of awareness regarding the products existence. Related to this
objective of marketing communications, it could be further implied by this function that brand
equity is created. Two characteristics are usually affiliated with successful brands which are top
of choice and top of mind. Both of these characteristics are aimed to be achieved by advertising.
Moreover, information is provided through advertising which help the customer in deciding
which product to finally purchase.
2.2.2
It is not, however, enough to just let the customer be aware regarding the product. Therefore,
advertising has a further objective to get customers liking towards the product and create such a
favourable attitude towards the product that it becomes preferred option of the customers.
2.2.3
Finally the advertising has the objective to turn that preference in to a desire for purchase which
means that the consumer is persuaded enough to go buy the particular brand. This attitude is
finally aimed to change in to actually acquiring the product (Lin & Tu 2006).
The above discussed functions do not work separately, to get superior effects these need to work
together. For example for persuasion of the consumer it is very important that brand equity is
build and favourable attitudes are created. Moreover, advertising is just a single part of the whole
marketing communication mix which includes, apart from advertising, events and experiences,
direct and interactive marketing, sales promotion, publicity and public relations, personal selling
and marketing through word-of-mouth. For a greater integrated effort, the advertising efforts are
usually combined with other efforts of marketing and they together form the companys
promotional campaign (De Mooij (2007).
2.3
The advertisement development models depend on three basic sequential approaches including
1) The AIDA (attention, interest, desire, action) model was originally designed to illustrate the
stages which a salesperson should take the customer through and has subsequently been adopted
as an explanation of how advertising works. 2) The DAGMAR model (defining advertising goals
for measured advertising results) provides communications tasks which are specific and
measurable using a four-stage approach, i.e. awareness, comprehension, conviction and action.
Similarly 3) the hierarchy of effects model (awareness, knowledge, liking, preference, conviction
and purchase) is based on the idea that advertising will guide potential consumers through a
number of stages which are essential if purchase (or other required behaviour) is to result (Keller
2008).
CONATIVE
-
Movement
Examples of types of
towards
promotion or advertising
the purchase
PURCHASE
CONVICTION
Deals
Last chance offers
Price appeals
PREFERENCE
AFFECTIVE
-
Testimonials
LIKING
Competitive ads
change
Argumentative copy
attitudes
and
feelings.
KNOWLEDG
Image ads
AWARENESS
COGNITIVE
-
Announcements
provide
Descriptive copy
facts.
information
and
Classified ads
Slogans and jungles
Sky writing
Teaser campaigns
2. The feelings and emotions of a person relating to a specific issue are represented by the
affective component and the third and forth steps, liking and preference, are included in this.
3. The conative component includes the behaviour and motives of the individuals and the last
two steps which are conviction and purchase are included in it.
The steps are in sequence, yet its not necessary that a purchase be made once these six steps are
completed. Examples for such instances can be purchases on impulse where knowledge
regarding the product is made after purchase. Nevertheless, a great purpose is served by this
model for marketers especially when it comes to building of brand loyalty where there must be
inclusion of all the steps.
the experience of desirable consequences or in other terms benefits due to a particular attribute a
brand possesses and hence the attributes possessed by a brand help its selection.
- consequences-values linkage
It is represented by this linkage the believe people have that through experiences brand
consequences, they might be able to achieve their valued ends.
Rokeach (1973) defines value as a belief that a certain end state of existence of way of conduct is
individually or socially preferable as compared to a converse of alternative end state of existence
or way of conduct. Hence, the choice of consequences is affected by the values and they play an
important role in how we organise meanings for particular brands and products. To put in a
nutshell, to some extent consumer behaviour may be determined by the quest for valued ends and
the consequences achieved through their use are considered as a channel for meeting those
valued ends
2.4
ADVERTISING STRATEGY
The advertising strategy is considerably a large process in which decisions are made by
marketers regarding: creative strategy, advertising objectives, media strategy and advertising
budget. Advertising objectives and Advertising budget will not be examined as the former was
discussed above already and the latter is not much related to the topic of this research paper.
Instead, firstly creative strategy would be examined followed by media strategy.
2.4.1 Creative Strategy
After review of literature a suggestion was made for definition of creative strategy by Frazer
(1983) as being a guiding principle or policy which specifies the general character or nature
messages that are to be designed. He further adds to creative strategys definition that is not
concerned with elements of the message or related to creative execution. To provide creative
strategys overview, suggestion of many classifications has been made.
2.4.1
Referring to the hierarchy-of-effects model, logical implication could be given to the statement
that it is the aim of cognitive strategies to influence consumers knowledge, awareness and
beliefs and that the central element is the products benefits and attributes. Five main forms of
cognitive strategies are listed which are: Hyperbole, Generic Strategy, Unique selling
preposition, Pre-emptive strategy and Comparative advertisements (Lin $ Tseng 2008).
1. Generic Strategy
Use of generic strategy does not make the claims that imply brand superiority; rather its
objective is the promotion of the attributes possessed by the product. This strategy is most
appropriate for companies which have become brand leaders. Moreover, Clow and Baack (2007)
suggest that those strategies could help in creating brand awareness without inclusion of too
much information regarding attributes of products: the main aim it has to make the brand name
sink in to consumers cognitive memory.
2. Pre-emptive Strategy
Claims regarding superiority of the product are made through use of this strategy and
competitors are prevented from making similar claims as they would be considered mimicking
the brand which maid the claims originally. This could be illustrated through the following
example: Advertisement for Visine, an eye drop, was done with the tagline Gets the reds out:
although this attribute was possessed by all other brands as well, they could not make use of the
same tagline or claim. This way the association of this claim came to be made only with Visine
(Liu 2001).
Claim regarding a distinct or meaningful attribute of the product is made through a unique
selling proposition is a claim and hence consumers are provided with a substantial reason for
considering the product advertised instead of the competitors. Efficiency is often ascribed with
this strategy, however, there is difficulty in identifying a brand attribute which is superior due to
brand parity (Lin $ Tseng 2008).
4. Hyperbole
A superior attribute or benefit of brand is represented by this claim which may be unverifiable
objectively. This implies that overstatements are common when this approach is used.
5. Comparative Advertisements
The product is compared directly or indirectly through this strategy with their competitors whose
name may or may not be specifically mentioned. Brand and message awareness are increased
and customers attention is captured successfully through this approach. However, according to
Clow and Baack (2007) in spite of its benefits, some dangers are also implied by this strategy as
it has weakness in terms of consumer attitudes and believability, and hence caution should be
kept when using it.
2.4.3
In lieu of the hierarchy-of-effects model, the affective strategies have the aim of invoking
emotions and feelings in customers which would increase their liking and preference towards the
brand. Two sub categories are within those strategies which are namely resonance and emotional
advertising.
1. Resonance Advertising
The focus of this strategy is not on claims regarding the products attributes but rather, according
to Frazer (1983) the focus is not presentation of the emotions, situation and circumstances which
the target group of consumers can counterpart in their real life or imaginative experiences. The
tie between the brand and consumer can be developed stronger by making the consumer able to
associate with him/herself with the good/service and hence feeling greatly related to it.
2. Emotional Advertising
Emotional advertising is done with the major objective of eliciting emotions in the consumers
which have a result of generating positive feeling and liking towards the product and brand and
hence eventually promoting purchasing behaviour. Human emotions such as happiness, pleasure,
luxury, trust, etc can also be associated with products. Clow and Baack (2007) state that
effectiveness of this strategy is particularly more when it is used for are associated naturally
which emotions such as cosmetics, food, jewellery etc. We can find a recent example regarding
emotional advertising strategy by looking at Coca-Cola Companys (2009) significantly new
integrated global marketing campaign Open Happiness the slogan of which was Enjoy lives
simple pleasures. Many emotionally evoking commercials were used in this campaign.
2.5
Chu (1996) states that advertisers make use of either rational or emotional appeal in advertising,
Normally to meet changing demand of their specific consumers and to influence their behavior.
Through use of rational appeal of advertising, product emphasis is made through its benefits, in
which key position is given to self benefit of customers and the requested benefit or function
held by the consumers is represented through advertising. Emotional advertising appeal, on the
other hand, has greater stress in meeting social, psychological or symbolic requirement of
consumers, which are the source of purchase motives.
Another definition of rational appeal can be purchases stimulation which is based on rationality
through direct explanations of advantages that the product has (Kotler $ Keller 2007). It focuses
on the benefits that customers might get. The advertisement emphasize that the functions or
benefits desired by consumers can be fulfilled by the product or service. Emotional appeal was
defined by him as stimulating purchase intentions of customers by arousing of their motions,
may they be positive or negative. Emotions such as love, humor, happiness are covered by
positive emotional appeal, while other emotions like fear and guilt come under negative
emotional appeal. Attitude is not only an important concept of psychology, but is also important
in marketing and social sciences. Attitude can be defined as an orientation of learning through
which a state of maintained dislike or like can be based towards a certain entity (Fishbein and
Ajzen, 2005). Another definition of attitude can be an evaluation by an individual which is long
lasting regarding emotional feeling, like, dislike and intention of action towards a specific idea or
object (Kotler, 2012). Attitudes can also be described as a psychological tendency based on
continual evaluation and learning regarding a subject. Advertising attitude can also be defined as
reactive orientation which is continuous learned from some certain object (Lin, 2008). It is
represented by such orientation personal standards of individuals such as right and wrong and
like and dislike. The attitude which consumers hold due to effect of advertising can be further
divided in to two mechanisms which are namely affection and cognition. Furthermore, cognition
refers to thinking while affection refers to feeling. The difference in these two components can
be seen by the fact that cognition relates to evaluation done by individuals in response to external
stimulus, while affection stands for internal feelings of individuals (Kotler 2012).
classification of it can be done as emotional and rational appeals. Consumers attitudes may be
changed significantly through advertising appeal (Schiffman and Kanuk, 2007). Consumers
inner momentum is triggered psychologically through broadcast messages which make it more
likely for consumers to recognize and echo advertising messages and hence change their attitude
towards the advertised product further. During a process of cognition, rational identification
comes later than emotional identifications. More vividness is found in emotional messages and
hence in attracting attention of consumers emotional appeal works less affectively as compared
to rational appeal. The attitude of advertising created through rational appeal is likely to be
better than one made by emotional appeal. Information is provided explicitly and with direct
relation to the product through rational appeal, which captures attention of consumers
significantly easier and generates an advertising attitude which is better.
advertising messages which attract consumers and consumers show their interest. According to
Chu (1996), Belch and Belch (2006), and Kotler (2012), the aim of advertising messages is
influencing product attitudes, purchase intentions and even consumer behavior. These authors
further state that that advertising messages can either be based on rational appeal or emotional
appeal.
More information regarding the product is covered by rational appeal and it also covers more
practical content which hence creates better purchase intentions and attractions more customers
as compared to emotional appeal. According to them, rational appeal does a better job at
arousing interest of consumers than that done by emotional appeal. If rational appeal is compared
with emotional appeal, it performs better in stimulating and enhancing purchase intentions of
consumers in amore effective manner (Coulson, 1989).
Purchase intentions occur when consumers buy products or due to the degree to which they
recommend that product to other. Another explanation regarding purchase intention is that it is
the process of decision making exhibited by consumers in their request for purchase, use,
information, evaluation and disposal of a service or product to fulfill their demands (Schiffman
and Kanuk, 2010). Another perception of purchase intention is that its the direct participation of
people in obtainment and use of economic goods, including many procedures of decision making
before purchase (Blackwell et al., 2006). Attitude can also have an impact on intention of
purchase (Fishbein and Ajzen, 1975). In certain circumstances, customers practical behaviors of
purchase are further affected by their attitudes. Consumers preference towards a certain product
is reflected by them. If good attitudes are held by consumers regarding an advertisement and
there happens to be a need for it to them, there is formation of purchase intention due to variable
of requirement. The advertising attitudes of consumers stand for their emotional feeling, action
orientation and cognitive evaluation which represent their long term like or dislikes for a brand
or general perception regarding an advertisement. Therefore, it is explained through observation
that there is close association between purchase intention and advertising attitude.
Relevant Values to generate Trust in Advertising
Chow and Amir conducted a study which tested fifty seven different values and consisted of
thousand participants in around thirty countries. Chow and Amir (2006) state that the study is a
demonstration of the fact that value structure of six structures exist universally. The value
dimensions which were identified by Chow and Amir (2006, pg. 303). are :
Striver: ambition, material security, power, public image, ambition, wealth, health and fitness, ,
courage and perseverance.
Fun-Seeker: Variations in life, excitements, pleasure, leisure, life enjoyment, individuality,
adventure, looking good, living for today and having fun.
Creative: Work fulfilment, freedom, open-mindedness, music, beauty, curiosity, learning, selfesteem, internationalism, wisdom and knowledge.
Devout: Modesty, obedience, spirituality, respect of ancestors, faith, tradition, traditional gender
roles, duty.
Intimate: Authenticity, friendship, honesty, protecting the family, enduring love, sex, personal
support, romance, stable personal relationships.
Altruist: Social tolerance, justice, being in tune with nature, social stability. preserving the
environment, social responsibility, equality and helpfulness.
Furthermore, Chow and Amir (2006) identify that values are exceptionally important when it
comes to market segmentation are a group of customers is defined by each value system who
share similar motivations are have more likelihood to engage in a similar pattern of attitudes,
beliefs and behaviours. Hence, being knowledgeable regarding values helps a marketer in
development of an advertising campaign as they get to know which attributes and consequences
of the brand should be emphasised on.
literature accessible regarding brand trust, Delgado-Ballester (2004) formulated a sizing of brand
trust which usually views both product reliability and brand intentions.
loyalty and also brand performance in their model. Product level control with incorporate the two
useful and also hedonic rules (representing two packages of rules used to examine product
categories) and also campaign could go with most of these values because clients will use
campaign as a means for consumers to examine product. This specific study might realize
whether or not the corporate level control with, that's, this investment in campaign may have a
primary influence on brand trust.
company does not have any Customer Relationship Marketing, whether or not there will be fitted
about the cause along with the company. Porter et al (2002) determined that there may be
number including companies that offer focus with customer relationship, without having a
targeted approach or induce to organize with that is an error. Marketing and advertising activities
encourage brands and impact customer attributions and attitudes. Consumer attitudes contain
trust that brand. The following area describes about brand trust in specifically and articulates
about brand trust alliance.
2.8
Therefore, it is apparent which a brand trusts lead many positive results is for vendor. It is
essential to set up precisely how it may be created. Specifically since there's explanation to be
able to advice that customers are progressively doubtful and levels of brand trust tend to be
minimizing (Lantieri et al 2009).