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TEchNOLOGy TRaNSFER MODEL - Javna agencija

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KNOWLEDGE FOR BUSINESS IN BORDER REGIONS<br />

Figure 8:The traditional marketing funnel (Forrester Research, Inc.)<br />

Contrary to that is a new paradigm in communication. Communication channels have become invariably more complex. Due to<br />

interactive influencing of target groups (e.g. recommendation, evaluation), an effect of Web2.0, and increased competitive pressures,<br />

the process of dissemination does not proceed linearly, but multidimensional.<br />

Figure 9:The new marketing funnel (Forrester Research, Inc.)<br />

9.6.3.1 Basics in communication of innovation<br />

Personal communication is the method of choice for all processes of dissemination. The marketing of technical products and services<br />

is a difficult matter at best. Several do’s and don’ts are to be observed in communication:<br />

Do’s:<br />

• Speak the language of your various target groups<br />

• Make the messages short and clear<br />

• Focus on benefits<br />

• Use stories, anecdotes, metaphors<br />

• Correct identification of target groups<br />

• Use appropriate channels and manners of addressing the audience<br />

• Provide supporting data, be credible<br />

• Use examples of best practice<br />

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