Technical Wording in Advertising: Implications for Market Segmentation

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Authors and Corporations: Anderson, Rolph E., Jolson, Marvin A.
In: Journal of Marketing, 44, 1980, 1, p. 57-66
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SAGE Publications
Media Type: Article, E-Article

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Physical Description: 57-66
ISSN: 0022-2429
1547-7185
DOI: 10.1177/002224298004400108
published in: Journal of Marketing
Language: English
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Collection: SAGE Publications (CrossRef)
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<jats:p> It may be ill-advised for advertisers to avoid technical language in print media messages directed to household consumers. Results of an experiment reported here suggest that technical wording levels in ads combine with the audience's educational levels and product experience to generate a series of product perceptions, advertising evaluations, and purchase considerations. </jats:p>