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Challenging Source Effects Theory: The Case of High-Technology Computers
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Simon, Judie, Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Consumer insights and persuasion theories enable
advertisers to make better message strategy decisions.
In recommending message strategy for high
technology products, existing source effects theory
appears challenged by insights into the freshman
college student market. Traditional theory posits
credible spokespersons (e.g., trained experts) be
used in advertising complex products, such as… more
Full Text: Challenging Source Effects Theory: The Case of High-Technology Computers Judie Simon, Mentor: Dr. Allen Smith, College of Business Advertisement Background and Literature Review Persuasive advertising is most effective when it relates to the needs, …