# Unit 1 · communication

Subject: Advertising and Public Relations

Exam: TEE

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## Need and importance of communication

1. It communicates accurate information to relevant people.
2. It coordinates activities and prevents inconsistent promises.
3. It supports persuasion, relationships and feedback.
4. It enables the organisation to respond to misunderstanding and evaluate whether meaning was received.

#### Illustrative example · An event date changes

A college must inform students, coordinate volunteers and vendors, update posters and the website, and answer questions. A single internal email does not guarantee that every intended attendee knows the new date.

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## Types of communication

| Type | Meaning | Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verbal | Words in speech or writing | A product instruction |
| Nonverbal | Meaning from behaviour or presentation | A reassuring tone or facial expression |
| Visual | Meaning through images and spatial design | A labelled assembly diagram |

#### Illustrative example · Customer-service desk

A written policy is verbal-written and formal. The employee’s calm tone and attentive posture are nonverbal. A diagram of the return process is visual. A question-and-answer exchange creates two-way communication.

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## Levels of communication

1. Intrapersonal communication occurs within an individual’s own thinking.
2. Interpersonal communication occurs between individuals.
3. Group communication involves several interacting members.
4. Mass communication distributes a message to a large, dispersed audience through media.

#### Illustrative example · Launching a campus campaign

A student drafts ideas privately, discusses them with a friend, works with a team, obtains organisational approval, presents at an assembly and publishes the message to a wider online audience. The level changes as the participants and reach change.

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## Communication barriers and remedies

| Barrier | Effect | Remedy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semantic | Meaning is misunderstood | Use plain wording and explain terms |
| Technical | Message cannot be heard/read/accessed | Improve format and provide alternatives |
| Psychological | Distrust or anxiety blocks acceptance | Listen and provide credible evidence |

#### Illustrative example · Confusing scholarship advertisement

“Eligible candidates must fulfil the prescribed criteria” is vague. A clearer message names the eligibility conditions, deadline, required documents and help contact. A readable text version also improves access.

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## Effective advertising content

1. Identify the target audience and one relevant main benefit.
2. Use a clear hierarchy and simple, correct language.
3. Support claims with appropriate evidence and disclose conditions.
4. Make the action clear and the format accessible.
5. Keep the creative consistent with the real product experience.

#### Illustrative example · Workshop copy

Weak: “Guaranteed expert in one day!” Better: “Beginner workshop: build and publish a basic webpage with guided practice.” The second promise is specific and can be matched to the actual teaching plan.

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## Visual communication: colour, shape and form

1. Colour attracts attention, groups information and supports identity, with context-dependent associations.
2. Shapes create structure and visual associations, such as enclosure or direction.
3. Form conveys depth and helps communicate product appearance.
4. Together with spacing and hierarchy, these elements support comprehension and recall.

#### Illustrative example · Emergency-exit poster design

Use a recognisable labelled exit symbol, a clear directional arrow, sufficient contrast and uncluttered placement. The arrow’s direction must match the actual route. A decorative colour scheme is less important than correct, accessible instructions.

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## Complete faculty lists from M1 notes

| Framework | Headings to recall |
| --- | --- |
| Six levels | Intrapersonal; extra-personal (human–machine/AI); interpersonal; group; institutional; mass. The notes say five but list six. |
| Five forms | Verbal/oral; nonverbal; written; active listening; visual. |
| Six channel forms | Email; SMS; instant messaging; forums; shared whiteboards; VoIP/video conferencing. Ordinary SMS does not require internet on the receiving phone. |
| Online message requirements | Clear and concise language; appropriate tone; complete responses. |
| Four Cs | Comprehension: understood; Connection: relevant; Credibility: believable and supported; Contagiousness: memorable and shareable. Sharing is not proof of truth or sales. |

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