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formula1 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following focuses on things such as encouraging customers to visit websites for more information on a topic?

A) Marketing messages
B) Claim or adjustment messages
C) Sales messages
D) Persuasive presentations of ideas
E) Requests for action

Question 2

Describe how to write a persuasive message when requesting action from an organization.

What will be an ideal response?

stano32 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Marketing messages focus on such tasks as introducing new brands to the public and encouraging customers to visit websites for more information, whereas sales messages make an explicit request for people to buy a specific product or service.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The bulk of your persuasive business messages will involve requests for action. In some cases, your request will be anticipated, so the direct approach is fine. In others, you'll need to introduce your intention indirectly, and the AIDA model or a similar approach is ideal for this purpose. Open with an attention-getting device and show readers that you understand their concerns. Use the interest and desire sections of your message to demonstrate that you have good reason for making such a request and to cover what you know about the situation: the facts and figures, the benefits of helping, and any history or experience that will enhance your appeal. Your goals are (1) to gain credibility (for yourself and your request) and (2) to make your readers believe that helping you will indeed help solve a significant problem. Close with a request for some specific action, and make that course of action as easy to follow as possible to maximize the chances of a positive response.