audience theory

Hypodermic model (passive consumption of media)

Harold Laswell wrote “Propaganda Technique in the world” in 1927. which highlighted the brew of ‘subtle poison, which industrious men injected into the veins of a staggering people

For example buy lynx:

who – Sold to men.

Says what – Do you want to smell good?,

Channel – Shown on tv or media, and shown with bright lights to make it appear more presentable and premium.

To Whom – Men.

With what effect – To smell good, get people to buy more and familiarise people with the product.

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AUDIENCE: THEORIES AND APPROACHES.

Two Step Flow of Communication (active consumption)

 Paul Lazarfeld recognised that a simple, linear model may not be sufficiently complex to understanding the relationship between message sent > message received.

Two-Step Flow: – The two-step flow of communication model says that most people form their opinions under the influence of opinion leaders, who in turn are influenced by the mass media.

Active consumptionThe idea that people engage with the media, causing them to purchase the product.