Advertising

Paper Code: 
PSY 614 B
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

It acquaints the students with the behavioral techniques and skills in the field of advertising.

9.00
Unit I: 
Marketing Communication :

Definition, Process, Barriers to Communication, Results of Communication, Source Effects in Marketing Communication, Effects of Message, Media Effect

9.00
Unit II: 
Group Influences :

Reference Group, Influence of Reference Group, Types and Nature of Reference Group, Reference Group Influence on Consumer, Strategic Application of Reference Group Influences.

9.00
Unit III: 
Marketing Research :

Introduction, Process Of Marketing Research, Marketing Survey Techniques - Personal Telephonic, Mail Interview, Panel Research, Media Research Motivational Research, Advertising Research and Campaign Development.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Psychology Of Advertising :

Message Reception, Perception Awareness, Understanding, Persuation, Memoraability .

9.00
Unit V: 
Advertising Appeals :

Human Needs for Bases for Appeals, Buying Motives, Appeals and Advertising Message, Types of Appeal. Essentials of Advertising Appeal - Selling Points and Appeals.

Essential Readings: 
  • David L.L and Della Batia A.J. 2nd Ed. (1984): Consumer Behavior Concepts and Applications. New York: McGraw Hill.
  • Eli P. Cox, I. (1979). Marketing Research – Information for Decision Making. New York: Harper and Row.
References: 

Ø  Mahajan, B. M. (1980): Consumer Behavior in India: An Economic Study. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.

Ø  Reynolds F. D. and Wolls W. D. (1977): Consumer Behavior: New Delhi: McGraw Hill.

Ø  Schiffaman L.G. and Kanak L.L. 2nd Ed. (1983): Consumer Behavior. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Ø  Batra, R, Myres, J. G. and Aakes, D.A. (1996), Advertising Management. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

Ø  Sengupta, S. (1998) Brand Positioning: Strategies for Competitive Advantage. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.

Ø  Kotler, P. (1997). Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

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