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Writing Persuasive Messages

Writing Persuasive Messages. Learning Objectives. Apply the three-step writing process to persuasive messages Identify seven ways to establish credibility in persuasive messages Describe the AIDA model for persuasive messages. Learning Objectives.

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Writing Persuasive Messages

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  1. Writing Persuasive Messages

  2. Learning Objectives • Apply the three-step writing process to persuasive messages • Identify seven ways to establish credibility in persuasive messages • Describe the AIDA model for persuasive messages

  3. Learning Objectives • Distinguish between emotional and logical appeals and discuss how to balance them • Describe seven essential steps in developing sales and marketing messages • Identify steps you can take to avoid ethical lapses in marketing and sales messages

  4. The Three-Step Process • Persuasion • Give something of value • Take substantial action

  5. Plan the Message • Analyze the situation • Gather the information • Select the medium • Organize the message

  6. Audience Demographics Psychographics Motivation Purpose Take action Make decisions Change attitudes Analyze the Situation

  7. Gather Information • Knowledge • Beliefs • Feelings

  8. Select the Medium • Electronic mail • Social media • Personal attention • Technological reach

  9. Organize the Message • Direct or indirect approach • Audience focus • Limited scope • Audience reaction • Power and expertise

  10. Write the Message • Use positive, polite language • Respect cultural differences • Understand corporate cultures • Establish your credibility

  11. Assess Your Credibility Find Common Ground Use Simple Language Be Objective and Fair Support the Message Show Good Intentions Identify Sources Avoid the “Hard Sell” Enhance Your Credibility

  12. Completing the Message • Evaluate the content • Evaluate the design • Proofread the message • Select the delivery method

  13. Persuasive Messages • Four essential strategies • Frame your arguments (AIDA Model) • Balance emotion and logic • Reinforce your position • Anticipate objections

  14. Using the AIDA Model • Attention • Interest • Desire • Action

  15. Emotions Feelings Sympathies Needs Logic Analogy Induction Deduction Write Balanced Messages

  16. Avoiding Faulty Logic • Hasty conclusions • Circular reasoning • Attacking the opponent • Oversimplification • False cause and effect • Faulty analogies • Illogical support

  17. Reinforce Your Position • Powerful words • Figures of speech • Audience benefits • Right timing

  18. Anticipate Objections • Test your theories • Ask the audience • Present all sides

  19. Types of Persuasive Messages • Requests for action • Presentation of ideas • Requests for claims or adjustments

  20. Marketing and Selling • Marketing messages • Information • Goodwill • Sales messages • Action • Purchase

  21. Applying the Strategies • Assess audience needs • Analyze the competition • Present key selling points • Highlight the benefits

  22. Anticipating Objections • High price • Inferior quality • Compatibility • Perceived risk

  23. Applying the AIDA Model • Getting attention • Building interest • Increasing desire • Motivating action

  24. Features/Benefits Common Ground Genuine News Personal Appeals Inside Information Promised Savings Product Samples Problem Solutions Evocative Images Getting Attention

  25. Building Interest • Build intrigue • Support promises • Highlight benefits

  26. Increasing Desire • Focus on the audience • Emphasize the benefits • Support your claims

  27. Motivating Action • Call to action • Sense of urgency • Professionalism

  28. Using Social Media • Conversation marketing and social commerce • Interactive • Networked • Multidirectional • Persuasive

  29. Social Media Guidelines • Facilitate community building • Initiate and respond to conversations • Identify and support your champions • Do not rely on the news media • Use the AIDA model as needed

  30. Maintaining High Standards • Business ethics • Legal compliance • Business etiquette

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