Communication and Advertising

• Constraints on Global Communication Strategies

  • Language Barrier
    • carelessness, multiple-meaning words and idioms
  • Cultural Barrier
    • What is appropriate and what is not!!
    • Hofstede (Power distance and status symbol, uncertainty avoidance and testimonial ads)
  • Media Infrastructure
  • Local attitude towards advertising
  • Advertising regulation

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