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Saturday, 4 March 2023

THE ROLE OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE ENTHRONEMENT OF DEMOCRATIC SETTING IN NIGERIA

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THE ROLE OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE ENTHRONEMENT OF DEMOCRATIC SETTING IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study deals with the analysis of the   role of the mass media in the enthronement of democratic setting in Nigeria. The research method used was the survey method, with the questionnaires and interview as the method for data collection. The study kicks off from the definition of democracy as the government of the people by the people and for the people. Using questionnaires given to twenty (20) respondents, the study analyze the press and its revolution and power a growth and development of the Nigerian press in democracy. Analyses of the responses show that mass media have a significant contribution to the enthronement of democracy setting in Nigeria. As a recommendation the press is urged to put up expensive and effective machinery to cover the nation as a whole and not just the cities and their inhabitants the press was also admonished to work towards national cohesion and to this it should consciously purse the goal of getting Nigerian to think and reason as Nigerian rather than alongside the dividends of ethnicity.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The conventional wisdom among Third World planners today is that the mass media should integrate with the indigenous modes of communication in promoting development. This wisdom has become intuitively logical because the traditional forms of communication are innate to Third World societies and, therefore, better suited for the dissemination of culture-centred development information to people at the grassroots. However, while the intrinsic nature of the indigenous forms of communication endows them with “a high degree of credibility and acceptance by the people” (Ranganath, 1977; Adhikarya, 1974), the attitude of Third World peoples toward the modern mass media are not yet clear.

This study explores Nigerians Attitude toward the role of mass media (i.e. radio, television and newspapers) in enthronement of democracy in Nigeria. Specifically, the study addresses some questions, these questions are necessary to discern what value people at the grassroots place on the mass media in Nigeria. Such knowledge will be crucial to the efforts by development support communicators to receive maximum influence from communication resources at the project level of development planning.

1.2     STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The problem that leads to the study of Nigerians Attitude toward the role of the mass media in the enthronement of democracy since 1999 can be perceived from the rapid change in the constitution and laws that guide the activities of the media in the country. In the view of some individual, mass media has not been able to meet up with their role of upholding democracy in the country. However this is not so in the view of others, many people believe that the mass media is not empowered to carry out their function of gatekeeping in the Nigeria economy.

These studies will emphasis the attitude of people towards the activity of mass media in protecting and upholding democracy.

1.3     OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

This research work seeks to examine the attitude of Nigerian to the role of mass media in enthronement of democracy since 1999.

This paper examines the role the media have played and continue to play in the socio-political and socio-economic reengineering of structures in a country faced with enormous problems which militate against its optimal performance as an emergent democracy. This study will seek to know the impact of mass media on enthronement of democracy and analysis the attitude of Nigerian to the this role of mass media

 1.4    RESEARCH QUESTIONS

  • Does mass media play any role in a democratic setting?
  • To what extent has mass media promoted democracy in Nigeria?
  • To what extent do Nigeria value the role of mass media in the democratic setting?
  • Does mass media contribute to the political development of Nigeria?

 1.5    SIGNIFICANCE TO THE STUDY

This study help us to access the power of mass media in influencing and bringing about attitudinal changes in people, especially to win support a candidate during election and to promote the enthronement of democracy in the country. It will also help political analyst and campaign managers to know the beset type of media to reach out to people during election as they fashion their campaign programmes to get maximum support and acceptance.

 1.6    SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of this study is limited to the Nigeria Mass media. This study focuses on the role of mass media in the Nigeria Democracy since 1999. The concepts defined in this project work are mainly related to the Nigeria media. However the concepts may be well applicable to the media of other African country and the world at large.

1.7     LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The following are the limitation that hinders the study of this research work extensively:

Financial Constraint: There are not enough funds to fund the study of this research work. The researcher has access to a very little source of fund.

Time Constraints: Due to the limited time available to carry out this research work, it is not possible to carry out the research extensively as anticipated by the researcher.

1.8     DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.  ROLE: Role according to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (6 edition) is the degree to which somebody or something involved in a situation or an activity and the effect that they have on it.

2.  MASS MEDIA: Defleui and Denhis (1981) defined mass media as the devices for moving messages across distance or time to accomplish mass communication.

3.  ACCEPTABILITY: Agreed or approved of by most people in a society

3.  CANDIDATE: A nominee or aspirants for any position or honour.

4.  ELECTION: Is a process of selecting one person or more for an office, public or private, from a wider field of candidates.

REFERENCE

Ranganath, I. (1977). Government Media Relations in the Information Age Being a paper Presented at a National Seminar on Government and Media Relations under a Democratic Dispensation Ota: Ogun State: October 11-13; pp. 6-8

Adhikarya M.E., (1974). Overcoming Civic Literacy” in Media Reader: Perspectives on Mass Media Industries, Effects and Issues, 2nd Edition, Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company,

Defleui S.J. Denhis D.K, (1981). Mass Communication Theory: Foundations, Ferment, and Future. 2nd Edition, Belmont CA: Wadworth Durodola O. Ekpo

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Thursday, 5 January 2023

EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA ON MARKETING NEW PRODUCTS

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EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA ON MARKETING NEW PRODUCTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of the Study

Globalisation as described by Hill (2009) is the shift towards a more integrated and interdependent world economy thereby merging historically distinct and separate national markets into one huge global marketplace. The Economic Intelligence Unit (2009) reported that during the recession which commenced in 2007, the global market place was affected by changes in exchange rates, inflation and consumer purchasing behaviour. These changes in the economy forced organisations to remodel business strategies in order to communicate their products and brand more effectively. Davis (2001) writes that one of an organisation’s most valuable assets is its brand and the introduction new products.

One of the most popular means of marketing new products is through the use of mass media which create product awareness, facilitates participation, openness, conversation, community and connectivity amongst users (Mayfield, 2008).

The development of a new product begins when the company finds and develops an idea about a new product. Many companies see their success in the presentation of new products; however, their supervision should be much higher considering that the presentation can prove to be dangerous because many new products can lead to failure after its launch. Therefore, the development of new products should go through several processes: generating ideas, reviewing these ideas, market evaluation of the idea, the product development, testing through marketing, and the commercialization process.

 In a research conducted by Cooper (2021), it is concluded that the main attributes that make the difference between new and successful products with unsuccessful ones are: the peculiarity or uniqueness of the product, sufficient information from the market, the dynamics of competitiveness in the market, market potential for product launch, marketing strategies, product price, novelties from companies, and the investment framework of the company. Besides this, a crucial part that plays in the success of new products is their quality and how they are introduced to the prospective customers or consumers through the use of mass media.

Mass media is the collection of tools of communication such as television, radio, newspapers and internet that are designed to reach a large number of people. In the current societies mass media cannot be separated with our lives because media and entertainment go hand in hand. Bryant and Miron (2004) further explain that mass media can be categorized media in three groups which are print media (newspapers and magazines), electronic media (television and radio) and new age media (mobile phones and internet).

Mass media is an important tool in advertising and has great power in influencing a bad or good perception to the targeted audience. This is because one of the major roles of advertising is to persuade and promote a product (Cohen, 1988). Mass media is that tool that enables an advert to reach, persuade and promote a product. Hence, the reason why this study has assessed the effect of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.2       Statement Of The Problem

Considering the dynamic market in which companies today operate, the development of new products and innovation is considered as vital factors within a company. Therefore, in order for companies to be successful in their market, they should constantly innovate in their operations and products such as providing new ideas in their products to the customers [8]. Also, Cooper alludes that besides technology strategies, successful companies produce innovative products. Both these components are led by the management team of the business who have a clear strategic vision [9]. While launching new products in the market they may face various challenges such as conditioned future, previous experience from customers, and user control, the use of mass media and their active search. This is also one of the main reasons why new products should be prioritized since customers will be able to share their experience with the product with other potential customers. In recent years, mass media platforms such as print media, electronic media and the social such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc., have enabled users to spread information at a rapid pace. Many applications of such media have affected businesses in making changes in various processes, such as new product development, marketing processes, services to customers, sales, etc. Thus this study is an attempt to examine the effect of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.3       Objective of the study

The general objective of this study is to examine the effect of mass media on marketing new products.

This study was designed to find out

  1. To find out which medium serves best in the marketing of new product
  2. To find if mass media advertising has any effect on the choice of new products by costumers.
  3. To find the effects of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.4       Research Questions

  1. Which medium is best for mass media advertising that serve best in the marketing of new product.
  2. Does mass media advertising have any effect the choice of new products by costumers?
  3. What are the effects of mass media on the marketing of new products?

1.5       Significance of the Study

This study is very apt as scholars and theorists alike are always interested in new source of knowledge. This work will be of immense advantage to advertising practitioners old and new, tutors, students, marketers and integrated marketing communicators as well as to explorative readers from every field.

The researchers hope ardently that the richness of this work would enlighten manufacturing companies to know the effects of mass media on marketing of new products. This study will also be a guide to the manufacturers and advertisers in scheduling their media plan as it would evaluate patterns of brand advertising through mass media, and possibly ascertain the degree of exposure enough to create disposition for purchase of new products by customers.

The result will enable policy makers in Nigeria to understand the effect of mass mediate on marketing new products as it will serves as a patterns of new product advertising and will enable policy makers to appreciate the reason(s) for differential disposition of consumers resulting from their varying levels of exposure to a brands advertisement.

1.6       Scope of the Study

The scope of this study is limited to the effect of mass media on marketing of new products. The scope is further limited to Nigeria Bottling Company.

1.7       Statement of Hypothesis

            H0: Mass media has no significant effect on marketing of new product

            H1: Mass media has significant effect on marketing of new product

1.8       Definition of Terms

The following terms and phrases are repeated throughout the research study.

  • Mass Media: Mass media refers to a diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication.
  • Marketing: Marketing is the management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer.
  • Marketing mix: Marketing mix is a planned mix of the controllable elements of a product’s marketing plan commonly termed as 4Ps: product, price, place, and promotion. The new marketing mix is commonly termed as the 7P’s and includes people, process and physical evidence.
  • Marketing management: Marketing management is a process of identifying, anticipating and satisfying consumer requirements. This involves tracking and reviewing an organisation’s marketing resources and activities.
  • New Product: New products’ can be defined as a products that an organization have never made or sold before but have been taken to market by othersproduct innovations created and brought to the market for the first time.
  • New Product Development:New product development (NPD) is the process of converting an untried idea into a winning product.

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EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA ON MARKETING NEW PRODUCTS

EFFECT OF MASS MEDIA ON MARKETING NEW PRODUCTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of the Study

Globalisation as described by Hill (2009) is the shift towards a more integrated and interdependent world economy thereby merging historically distinct and separate national markets into one huge global marketplace. The Economic Intelligence Unit (2009) reported that during the recession which commenced in 2007, the global market place was affected by changes in exchange rates, inflation and consumer purchasing behaviour. These changes in the economy forced organisations to remodel business strategies in order to communicate their products and brand more effectively. Davis (2001) writes that one of an organisation’s most valuable assets is its brand and the introduction new products.

One of the most popular means of marketing new products is through the use of mass media which create product awareness, facilitates participation, openness, conversation, community and connectivity amongst users (Mayfield, 2008).

The development of a new product begins when the company finds and develops an idea about a new product. Many companies see their success in the presentation of new products; however, their supervision should be much higher considering that the presentation can prove to be dangerous because many new products can lead to failure after its launch. Therefore, the development of new products should go through several processes: generating ideas, reviewing these ideas, market evaluation of the idea, the product development, testing through marketing, and the commercialization process.

 In a research conducted by Cooper (2021), it is concluded that the main attributes that make the difference between new and successful products with unsuccessful ones are: the peculiarity or uniqueness of the product, sufficient information from the market, the dynamics of competitiveness in the market, market potential for product launch, marketing strategies, product price, novelties from companies, and the investment framework of the company. Besides this, a crucial part that plays in the success of new products is their quality and how they are introduced to the prospective customers or consumers through the use of mass media.

Mass media is the collection of tools of communication such as television, radio, newspapers and internet that are designed to reach a large number of people. In the current societies mass media cannot be separated with our lives because media and entertainment go hand in hand. Bryant and Miron (2004) further explain that mass media can be categorized media in three groups which are print media (newspapers and magazines), electronic media (television and radio) and new age media (mobile phones and internet).

Mass media is an important tool in advertising and has great power in influencing a bad or good perception to the targeted audience. This is because one of the major roles of advertising is to persuade and promote a product (Cohen, 1988). Mass media is that tool that enables an advert to reach, persuade and promote a product. Hence, the reason why this study has assessed the effect of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.2       Statement Of The Problem

Considering the dynamic market in which companies today operate, the development of new products and innovation is considered as vital factors within a company. Therefore, in order for companies to be successful in their market, they should constantly innovate in their operations and products such as providing new ideas in their products to the customers [8]. Also, Cooper alludes that besides technology strategies, successful companies produce innovative products. Both these components are led by the management team of the business who have a clear strategic vision [9]. While launching new products in the market they may face various challenges such as conditioned future, previous experience from customers, and user control, the use of mass media and their active search. This is also one of the main reasons why new products should be prioritized since customers will be able to share their experience with the product with other potential customers. In recent years, mass media platforms such as print media, electronic media and the social such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc., have enabled users to spread information at a rapid pace. Many applications of such media have affected businesses in making changes in various processes, such as new product development, marketing processes, services to customers, sales, etc. Thus this study is an attempt to examine the effect of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.3       Objective of the study

The general objective of this study is to examine the effect of mass media on marketing new products.

This study was designed to find out

  1. To find out which medium serves best in the marketing of new product
  2. To find if mass media advertising has any effect on the choice of new products by costumers.
  3. To find the effects of mass media on marketing of new products.

1.4       Research Questions

  1. Which medium is best for mass media advertising that serve best in the marketing of new product.
  2. Does mass media advertising have any effect the choice of new products by costumers?
  3. What are the effects of mass media on the marketing of new products?

1.5       Significance of the Study

This study is very apt as scholars and theorists alike are always interested in new source of knowledge. This work will be of immense advantage to advertising practitioners old and new, tutors, students, marketers and integrated marketing communicators as well as to explorative readers from every field.

The researchers hope ardently that the richness of this work would enlighten manufacturing companies to know the effects of mass media on marketing of new products. This study will also be a guide to the manufacturers and advertisers in scheduling their media plan as it would evaluate patterns of brand advertising through mass media, and possibly ascertain the degree of exposure enough to create disposition for purchase of new products by customers.

The result will enable policy makers in Nigeria to understand the effect of mass mediate on marketing new products as it will serves as a patterns of new product advertising and will enable policy makers to appreciate the reason(s) for differential disposition of consumers resulting from their varying levels of exposure to a brands advertisement.

1.6       Scope of the Study

The scope of this study is limited to the effect of mass media on marketing of new products. The scope is further limited to Nigeria Bottling Company.

1.7       Statement of Hypothesis

            H0: Mass media has no significant effect on marketing of new product

            H1: Mass media has significant effect on marketing of new product

1.8       Definition of Terms

The following terms and phrases are repeated throughout the research study.

  • Mass Media: Mass media refers to a diverse array of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication.
  • Marketing: Marketing is the management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer.
  • Marketing mix: Marketing mix is a planned mix of the controllable elements of a product’s marketing plan commonly termed as 4Ps: product, price, place, and promotion. The new marketing mix is commonly termed as the 7P’s and includes people, process and physical evidence.
  • Marketing management: Marketing management is a process of identifying, anticipating and satisfying consumer requirements. This involves tracking and reviewing an organisation’s marketing resources and activities.
  • New Product: New products’ can be defined as a products that an organization have never made or sold before but have been taken to market by othersproduct innovations created and brought to the market for the first time.
  • New Product Development:New product development (NPD) is the process of converting an untried idea into a winning product.

    CHAPTER ONE

    INTRODUCTION

    1.1 Background of the Study

    The success of a new product in the marketplace depends not only on its quality, price and availability but also on how effectively potential customers are informed about it. A business may invest considerable resources in developing a product, designing attractive packaging and arranging distribution, yet struggle to generate sales if consumers are unaware of its existence or do not understand its benefits. This makes marketing communication an important part of introducing new products and establishing them in competitive markets.

    Mass media have traditionally played a major role in marketing communication by providing channels through which businesses can communicate product information to large audiences. These channels include television, radio, newspapers, magazines and outdoor advertising. With technological advancement, digital news platforms, online video, social media and other internet-based communication channels have also become important in reaching potential consumers. Through these media, businesses can introduce new products, explain their features, communicate prices, promote special offers and encourage customers to consider making purchases.

    Marketing communication helps bridge the gap between a business and its target market. According to Francescucci et al. (n.d.), integrated marketing communications involve coordinating promotional activities across different channels to communicate a consistent message to consumers. These activities can include advertising, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing and digital communication. The central idea is that consumers should receive clear and relevant information about a product, regardless of the channel through which they encounter the message.

    The importance of mass media becomes particularly evident when a product is newly introduced into the market. Unlike established products, which may already enjoy customer recognition and loyalty, new products often have to overcome limited awareness, uncertainty and hesitation among prospective buyers. Consumers may want to know what the product does, how it differs from existing alternatives, whether it offers value for money and where it can be purchased. Marketing messages delivered through appropriate media can help answer these questions and reduce uncertainty surrounding the new product.

    For instance, a company introducing a new beverage may use radio advertisements to reach commuters, television commercials to demonstrate the product, newspaper advertisements to communicate prices and promotional offers, and social media content to share product images and customer feedback. When the messages are coordinated, these channels can reinforce one another and improve the likelihood that consumers will recognise and remember the product.

    Mass media can influence the marketing of new products in several ways. First, they create product awareness by informing consumers that a new product exists. Second, they communicate product attributes, including quality, usefulness, design, price and availability. Third, they can influence consumer attitudes by presenting the product as desirable, convenient, affordable or suitable for a particular need. Finally, media campaigns can encourage trial purchases through discounts, demonstrations, introductory offers and calls to action.

    The relationship between media exposure and product adoption can also be understood through the diffusion of innovation perspective. Rogers (2003) explained that the adoption of an innovation develops over time as information spreads through communication channels and individuals assess the innovation's perceived advantages, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability. Although mass media can be effective in creating initial awareness, interpersonal communication and personal experience may become important when consumers are deciding whether to adopt a product. This suggests that advertising can introduce a product to consumers, while product experience, recommendations and satisfaction may influence whether they continue using it.

    The different mass media channels do not necessarily produce identical results. Television can combine sound, movement and visual demonstration, making it useful for products whose features are easier to understand when shown. Radio can reach listeners through spoken messages and jingles, including audiences who may not have access to television or the internet at a particular time. Newspapers and magazines can provide more detailed product descriptions that readers can review at their convenience. Outdoor advertisements, such as billboards and posters, can reinforce product recognition among people who regularly travel through particular locations.

    Digital media add further possibilities by allowing businesses to share videos, product demonstrations, customer testimonials and promotional messages. They may also provide opportunities for consumers to ask questions, comment on advertisements and share information with others. However, the effectiveness of a particular medium depends on the target audience, the nature of the product, the quality of the message, the cost of advertising and the frequency of exposure. Francescucci et al. (n.d.) emphasised that marketing communication strategies should be selected and coordinated according to the objectives a business seeks to achieve.

    Empirical evidence also suggests that the effect of advertising can vary by medium. In a study of consumers' responses to newly introduced food products in Maiduguri, Kwajaffa et al. (2026) reported that television advertising had a positive and statistically significant relationship with consumer buying behaviour, while radio advertising had a negative but statistically significant effect and outdoor advertising had no statistically significant effect in the study context. The authors also identified other factors, including product quality, price, income and consumer preferences, as relevant to buying behaviour. These findings illustrate why businesses should assess the performance of individual channels instead of assuming that all forms of advertising will produce the same results.

    Despite its benefits, the use of mass media in marketing new products presents several challenges. Advertising can be expensive, particularly for small businesses with limited promotional budgets. A poorly selected channel may expose the product to many people who are unlikely to purchase it. Consumers may also ignore repetitive advertisements, distrust exaggerated claims or develop negative attitudes when the advertised product fails to meet expectations. In addition, competition for audience attention can make it difficult for a new product to stand out from established brands.

    Another important consideration is that awareness does not automatically lead to purchase. A consumer may see an advertisement and remember the product but decide not to buy it because the price is too high, the product is unavailable, the quality is uncertain or another brand appears more attractive. Consequently, the effectiveness of mass media should be assessed using several indicators, including product awareness, consumer interest, purchase intention, actual purchase behaviour and, where data are available, repeat purchases.

    For businesses operating in Nigeria, these issues are particularly relevant because marketing decisions must reflect differences in consumers' purchasing power, media habits, location, language and access to technology. A campaign that reaches a large audience may not be effective if the message is unsuitable for the intended consumers or the product is difficult to obtain. Businesses therefore need to understand their target markets and select media that offer a reasonable balance between audience reach, relevance, cost and measurable results.

    The marketing of new products also requires consistency between advertising messages and the actual product experience. When a business makes promises through television, radio, print or digital platforms, the product should deliver the benefits communicated to consumers. Misleading claims may damage customer trust and undermine the long-term prospects of the product. Effective marketing should therefore combine persuasive communication with truthful product information, suitable pricing, adequate distribution and satisfactory customer service.

    Against this background, the present study examines the effect of mass media on marketing new products. It focuses on how exposure to mass media influences awareness of newly introduced products, consumers' understanding of product features, attitudes towards new products and purchase decisions. It also considers the challenges associated with media-based marketing and the factors that may determine the effectiveness of different media channels.

    The study is important because businesses need evidence to guide their decisions about where to advertise, what messages to communicate and how to evaluate the results of promotional campaigns. By investigating the relationship between mass media and the marketing of new products, the study seeks to contribute to a better understanding of how media communication can support product introduction, consumer engagement and market acceptance.

    1.2 Statement of the Problem

    Introducing a new product into the market is a significant business activity that requires careful planning, adequate resources and effective communication. Even when a product is designed to satisfy an existing need, consumers may not purchase it if they do not know that it exists, misunderstand its benefits or prefer familiar alternatives. For this reason, businesses often rely on mass media to inform potential customers and encourage them to consider newly introduced products.

    However, the use of mass media does not always guarantee successful product marketing. Businesses may spend considerable amounts on television commercials, radio announcements, newspaper advertisements, billboards and online promotional campaigns without achieving the expected level of consumer response. In some cases, advertisements may create awareness but fail to stimulate actual purchases. In other cases, consumers may notice a product but reject it because of price, perceived quality, limited availability or lack of trust in the advertising message.

    The challenge is made more difficult by the availability of several media channels with different costs, audience characteristics and communication strengths. A business may find it difficult to determine whether television, radio, newspapers, magazines, outdoor advertising or digital platforms offer the most appropriate means of introducing a particular product. Selecting a medium without adequate knowledge of the target audience may lead to ineffective advertising expenditure and poor promotional results.

    Furthermore, the relationship between media exposure and consumer behaviour is influenced by factors beyond advertising. Product quality, income, cultural preferences, previous experiences, recommendations from friends and family, brand reputation and the availability of competing products can all affect purchase decisions. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish between the ability of mass media to create awareness and its ability to influence purchase intention or actual buying behaviour.

    Although research has examined advertising and consumer responses to new products, the findings from one product category or geographical area may not apply equally to another. The effectiveness of a media channel may depend on the audience being studied, the characteristics of the product and the marketing environment. Consequently, businesses require context-specific evidence to make informed decisions about their promotional strategies.

    The problem addressed by this study is the need to establish how mass media contribute to the marketing of new products, particularly in relation to product awareness, consumer interest, purchase intention and buying behaviour. The study also seeks to identify the challenges that may limit the effectiveness of mass media and determine how businesses can improve their use of media channels when introducing new products.

    Research note: Before fieldwork begins, the researcher should specify the geographical area, organisation, product category or consumer group to be investigated. This will make the study more focused and allow the research problem to be examined empirically.

    1.3 Objectives of the Study

    1.3.1 General Objective

    The general objective of this study is to examine the effect of mass media on the marketing of new products.

    1.3.2 Specific Objectives

    The specific objectives are to:

  • Examine the effect of mass media on consumer awareness of new products.

  • Determine the influence of mass media advertisements on consumers' knowledge and perception of new products.

  • Assess the effect of mass media on consumers' purchase intention towards new products.

  • Examine the relationship between exposure to mass media advertisements and consumers' buying behaviour towards new products.

  • Compare the perceived effectiveness of selected mass media channels, including television, radio, print media, outdoor advertising and digital media, in marketing new products.

  • Identify the major challenges businesses face when using mass media to market new products.

  • Suggest strategies for improving the effectiveness of mass media in marketing new products.

1.4 Research Questions

The study will be guided by the following research questions:

  1. How does mass media influence consumer awareness of new products?

  2. How do mass media advertisements influence consumers' knowledge and perception of new products?

  3. To what extent does mass media influence consumers' purchase intention towards new products?

  4. What relationship exists between exposure to mass media advertisements and consumers' buying behaviour towards new products?

  5. Which of the selected mass media channels are perceived to be most effective in marketing new products?

  6. What major challenges do businesses face when using mass media to market new products?

  7. What strategies can improve the effectiveness of mass media in marketing new products?

1.5 Research Hypotheses

The following null hypotheses are proposed for empirical testing:

H₀₁: Mass media exposure has no statistically significant relationship with consumer awareness of new products.

H₀₂: Exposure to mass media advertisements has no statistically significant relationship with consumers' purchase intention towards new products.

H₀₃: There is no statistically significant relationship between exposure to mass media advertisements and consumers' buying behaviour towards new products.

H₀₄: There is no statistically significant difference in consumers' responses to selected mass media channels used in marketing new products.

The hypotheses should be tested using data collected from the selected respondents. The choice of statistical test will depend on how the variables are measured and the research design. For example, chi-square may be appropriate for examining associations between categorical variables, while correlation or regression may be suitable for assessing relationships involving appropriately measured numerical or composite variables.

1.6 Significance of the Study

The study is expected to be useful to manufacturers, marketers, advertising practitioners, consumers, students, researchers and policymakers.

1.6.1 Manufacturers and Business Owners

Manufacturers and business owners may benefit from understanding how mass media can be used to introduce new products, communicate product benefits and stimulate customer interest. The findings may help them make more informed decisions about media selection, advertising frequency, promotional content and the evaluation of marketing campaigns.

The study may also encourage businesses to assess whether their advertising expenditure is producing meaningful outcomes, rather than judging campaign success solely by the number of advertisements published or broadcast.

1.6.2 Marketing and Advertising Practitioners

Marketing professionals and advertising agencies may use the findings to develop campaigns that are more responsive to consumers' needs and media habits. The study may provide insights into the relationship between advertising exposure, product awareness, consumer perceptions and purchase intention.

It may also support the development of coordinated promotional strategies in which television, radio, print, outdoor and digital channels reinforce a consistent product message.

1.6.3 Consumers

Consumers may benefit indirectly when businesses communicate product information more clearly and accurately. Effective marketing communication can help consumers understand the characteristics, uses, prices and availability of new products, thereby supporting more informed purchasing decisions.

The study may also draw attention to the importance of evaluating advertising claims critically and considering product quality, suitability and value before making a purchase.

1.6.4 Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises

Small and medium-scale enterprises often operate with limited marketing budgets. The study may help such businesses appreciate the importance of selecting media channels that suit their products, target audiences and financial resources.

The findings may encourage SMEs to combine affordable local advertising, community radio, targeted digital communication and other suitable promotional activities instead of adopting expensive strategies without evaluating their relevance.

1.6.5 Students and Academic Researchers

The study may serve as a reference for students and researchers investigating advertising, mass communication, marketing, consumer behaviour, brand awareness and new product development. It may also provide a foundation for further studies examining specific media channels, product categories or geographical locations.

1.6.6 Policymakers and Consumer Protection Agencies

The study may provide useful insights into the role of advertising in consumer markets. Its discussion of truthful communication, consumer perceptions and misleading claims may support broader efforts to encourage responsible marketing practices and protect consumers from deceptive promotional messages.

1.7 Scope of the Study

The study focuses on the effect of mass media on the marketing of new products.

Content scope: The study examines the relationship between mass media exposure and product awareness, consumer knowledge, product perception, purchase intention and buying behaviour. It also considers differences between selected media channels and the challenges associated with their use in new-product marketing.

Media scope: The study may cover television, radio, newspapers, magazines, outdoor advertising and digital media, depending on the channels relevant to the selected study area and the operational definition adopted by the researcher.

Population scope: The population may comprise consumers who have been exposed to advertisements for newly introduced products and, where relevant, marketing personnel responsible for promoting such products. The final population must be defined according to the selected product, organisation or geographical area.

Geographical scope: The geographical area must be specified before the study is conducted. If the project is intended to focus on a particular town, state, organisation or consumer market, that location should be inserted into the title and reflected throughout the methodology.

Time scope: The study period should correspond to the actual period of data collection or the period covered by the selected product's marketing campaign.

The study is concerned primarily with the marketing of new products rather than the entire product-development process. Its findings will be interpreted within the context of the selected population, location and product category.

1.8 Limitations of the Study

The study may encounter certain limitations that should be considered when interpreting its findings.

1.8.1 Difficulty in Measuring Media Exposure

Consumers may not accurately remember how often they have encountered an advertisement or which media channel first introduced them to a product. This may affect the accuracy of responses about media exposure.

1.8.2 Differences in Consumer Preferences

Consumers differ in age, income, education, occupation, purchasing power and media habits. These differences may affect their responses to advertising and make it difficult to generalise the findings to every consumer group.

1.8.3 Influence of Other Factors on Buying Behaviour

Purchase decisions are not determined by advertising alone. Product quality, price, availability, brand reputation, personal needs and recommendations from other people may influence buying behaviour. The researcher must therefore avoid attributing every observed consumer response exclusively to mass media.

1.8.4 Financial and Time Constraints

Limited time and financial resources may restrict the geographical coverage of the study, the number of respondents reached and the range of products or media channels examined.

1.8.5 Respondents' Willingness to Participate

Some respondents may decline to participate or provide incomplete answers. Others may report what they believe is expected of them rather than their actual experiences. Clear explanations of the study's purpose and appropriate confidentiality procedures may help reduce this problem.

1.8.6 Limited Generalisability

If the research focuses on one product, company or location, its findings may not represent the experiences of other businesses or consumer groups. The researcher should state the study's boundaries clearly and avoid making claims that extend beyond the evidence collected.

1.9 Operational Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined according to how they are used in this study.

Mass Media: Communication channels capable of distributing information to large or geographically dispersed audiences, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and outdoor advertising. Digital media may also be included where specified in the study's operational scope.

Marketing: The activities involved in identifying consumer needs, creating value, communicating product benefits, making products available and encouraging exchanges between businesses and customers.

New Product: A product recently introduced into a particular market or one that is new to the target consumers being studied. It may be a completely new product, a significant improvement to an existing product or an established product entering a new market.

Advertising: A paid form of non-personal communication through which an identified sponsor promotes a product, service, brand or idea using selected media channels.

Product Awareness: The extent to which consumers know that a product exists and can recognise or recall its name or major features.

Consumer Perception: The way consumers interpret and evaluate information about a product, including their views about its quality, usefulness, value, reliability and attractiveness.

Purchase Intention: A consumer's stated likelihood or willingness to buy a product in the future. Purchase intention does not necessarily mean that an actual purchase will occur.

Buying Behaviour: The actions and decision-making processes consumers demonstrate when considering, selecting, purchasing and using products.

Media Exposure: The extent to which a consumer encounters or pays attention to promotional messages distributed through one or more media channels.

Product Marketing: The process of communicating the value of a product, reaching potential customers, stimulating interest, supporting purchase decisions and developing demand in the target market.

Marketing Communication: The methods used by an organisation to convey information about its products, benefits, availability and value to existing and potential customers.

Mass Media Effectiveness: The extent to which the use of a media channel contributes to specified marketing objectives, such as awareness, knowledge, purchase intention or actual sales.

1.10 Organisation of the Study

The research is organised into five chapters.

Chapter One: Introduction. This chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives, research questions, research hypotheses, significance, scope, limitations and operational definition of terms.

Chapter Two: Literature Review. This chapter examines relevant concepts, theories and empirical studies concerning mass media, advertising, new-product marketing, consumer behaviour and the relationship between media exposure and consumer responses. It also presents the theoretical framework and identifies gaps that the study seeks to address.

Chapter Three: Research Methodology. This chapter describes the research design, study area, population, sample size, sampling technique, sources of data, research instrument, validity and reliability procedures, data collection process and methods of data analysis.

Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Analysis and Discussion. This chapter presents the data collected from respondents, analyses the findings in relation to the research questions and hypotheses, and discusses the results in comparison with relevant literature.

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations. This chapter summarises the major findings, draws conclusions based on the evidence, makes recommendations and suggests areas for further research.

References

Francescucci, A., McNeish, J., & Taylor, N. (n.d.). 10.1 Integrated marketing communications. In Principles of marketing, 1st Canadian edition. Toronto Metropolitan University Pressbooks. https://pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca/marketing/chapter/10-1-integrated-marketing-communications/

Juska, J. M. (2022). Integrated marketing communication: Advertising and promotion in a digital world (2nd ed.). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Integrated-Marketing-Communication-Advertising-and-Promotion-in-a-Digi/Juska/p/book/9780367436230

Kwajaffa, B. F., Usman, B., & Abubakar, B. (2026). Effect of advertising on consumer buying behaviour of new products in Ajinomoto Foods Nigeria Limited, Borno-Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management Studies, 8(4). https://doi.org/10.38193/IJRCMS.2026.8458

Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). Free Press.

 

 


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The Concept of Mass Communication

 

The Concept of Mass Communication

Mass communication takes place through so many channels, these varieties of channels are called the mass media which are simply put as the major gateway through which large number of people received information, entertainment, simultaneously. Mass communication is a term used to denote a section of the media specifically envision and designed to reach a very large audience such as population or nation.

 

According to Nweke (2004:52), is the means of communicating with large number of people, mass media are these technical devices or appliances of the print and electronic media as well as the recent information technologies through which messages are transmitted from a source to the receiver.

According to Bittner (2005:10), the media are specifically designed to reach a large audience. The term was got in the 1920s with the advent of nationwide radio network, mass circulation newspaper and magazines. Some form of mass media such as books and manuscripts had already been in use for centuries. Mass media include television, radio newspaper and internet media (like blogs, message boards, pod casts and video sharing) because individuals now have a means to exposure that is comparable in scale to that previously restricted to a group of mass media producers. The media is able to reach large number of people simultaneously.

 

      Electronic Media

The electronic media is that institutional structure that fosters the rapid transmission of standardized information to as relatively large audience through a mechanized channel. The electronic media can be sub-divided into radio, television, the internet etc. the electronic media (i.e radio, television and the internet) play so many function in the society, in that the information can reach a defined audience in little time as against other forms of communication (Bauran 2003).

THE ROLE OF THE RADIO IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA

THE ROLE OF THE RADIO IN PROPAGATING CULTURE IN NIGERIA

 The media play an important role of shaping public image of the masses and in so doing pressure them to behave according to cultural norms of their country and this is achieved with communication which plays a vital role in development, bringing about behavior and lifestyle changes, (Oyekan, 2009). Any activity to be successfully accomplished requires communication, and effective communication will be achieved when a person is able to convey what he wants to say clearly and precisely and is able to understand correctly what the other person is saying. The cultural and lifestyle of citizens in a community is learned and passed from generation to generation and the culture of a particular society is dynamic, people learn and embrace new ideas, new ways of behaving and new and emerging trends, (Ubgaja, 2011). Every culture should be preserved for it is a society’s distinct way of life. Cultural education is done through communication channels like telecommunication and the mass media since everyone engage in intra personal, dyadic, small group, public, mass communication and computer-assisted or online communication (Gamble & Gamble, 2010:4). The mass media is an important factor in Nigeria. They have important roles to play in the area of cultural education and national development. The mass media support and enhance development programmes in the country. The media offers a learning ground for people, and are used to learn about what is happening around the world (Turow, 2009, p. 21). The masses learn from the media, and rely on the media for information getting educated in the process.

 

However, Radio programme as a medium of communication has contributed a lot in educating the society in all aspects of life. Since its inception in the colonial era, experimentation and learning with the medium was topmost in minds of initiators of the Radio station, (Ugbaja, 2011). Radio programme remains the principal communication medium for propagating cultural and creative expressions for people to appreciate culture in its fullness, (Semiu, 2009). Taylor (2009), defined culture as a complex whole, which includes knowledge, beliefs, morals, customs, and habits or any other capabilities acquired by man as a member of society. It is a pattern of human behaviour, which is learnt by the members and transmitted from one generation to another. Bow (2010) former Director General of UNESCO gives a more comprehensive description of culture and added various dimensions. He said: Culture as the end product of all that a society has created in the course of time and as the essential driving force for all that it continues to create, both materially and in the intellectual sphere – something which shapes the awareness and the collective imagination of it’s members, determining the way they are and the way they see the world. Containing the seeds of all that a community is capable of producing, it is quintessentially, the repository of its creative genius, the dynamic principles whereby society, drawing upon its past, feeding upon its own latent resources, while selectively assimilating such external inputs as may come it’s way, pursues the unending process of it’s own self-creation, (Gamble & Gamble, 2010:4).

 

Ndolo (2006) as cited in Okunna (1999) defined culture as the total way of life of a people while values which are intrinsic or unconscious, form the basis of all behavioural decisions they make. Culture provides people with symbols, myths, values and information about their society. Culture is a vast apparatus partly material, partly human and partly spiritual by which societies are organized into permanent and recognizable groups. It blends practical accomplishment, inspiring philosophies, oral traditions and abilities in man’s continuous effort for development (Chude, 2007). To Ahmed, (2013), for Nigerian cultural heritage to be sustained, media programme is a significant force in this respect. For example, American sociologists Gill Mikel refers to interrelation between culture and media as “mediated culture” meaning that media reflects and creates cultures, (Gill, 2012).

Among the various functions of mass media in the society is the promotion, and transmission of cultural heritage from one generation to another. In this perspective, radio programme arguably becomes the most appropriate channel and route to execute the function of promoting culture, (Ahmed, 2013). The Radio is believed to have the capacity which can cut through the barrier of illiteracy and is the overall development of the society. This perspective has been accepted by different authorities in mass communication, from the long standing traditional change, this suggest that Radio station is relevant in power distribution and watching over the extent at which the power is negatively or positively being impacted on the people.

The Radio transmits ideas information, to the targeted audience, this shows that they are responsible for most adjustments in the behavioural patterns of the people in the society. As a channel of mass media, Radio station recognizes their obligation to the society especially in the area of culture and promoting.