SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 15
Download to read offline
USING	SEMIOTICS	IN	MARKETING	
READ-ALONG	PART	2:	CHAPTERS	4-6	
DR RACHEL LAWES
11 JUNE 2020
Sponsors	
Gold	
Silver	
	
	
The	Festival	of	NewMR,	March	2020
•  How	to	analyse	signs	&	symbols	
•  How	to	decode	culture	&	social	
trends	
•  Tools	for	creativity	&	innovation
• Bottom-up	analysis.	Ads,	packaging,	marcoms,	mass	
communications.	Chapter	4.	
Signs	&	codes	
• Top-down	analysis.	Trends,	mass	behaviour,	change	over	time.	
Chapter	5.	
Culture	&	social	change	
• Semiotic	tools	for	thinking.	Truisms,	memes,	scale,	semiotic	
squares.	Chapter	6.	
Creativity	&	innovation	
Coming	right	up:	pro	tips	for	semiotic	analysis.
1.  words	and	images:	the	details	
of	communications	
2.  power:	a	key	point	of	focus	for	
top-down	analysis	
3.  truisms:	how	thinking	critically	
leads	to	new	ideas
STAY	FOCUSED	ON	YOUR	
CLIENT’S	BUSINESS	OBJECTIVES	
Photo	by	Razvan	Chisu	on	Unsplash
Pro	tip:	semiotic	signs	rarely	operate	in	isolation.	They	are	usually	found	to	be	active	
components	of	semiotic	codes.	And	codes	always	have	a	function.	Searching	for	the	
function	of	signs	&	codes	helps	you	link	your	analysis	to	your	client’s	objectives.		
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBAmNbHIpYy/
Pro	tip:	if	semiotic	codes	generally	
work	to	uphold	particular	versions	of	
reality,	and	if	each	one	contains	sets	
of	instructions	for	consumers	re	how	
to	behave,	ask	who	benefits	from	that	
code’s	success.		
	
Who	will	gain	and	who	will	lose?		
	
Who	is	above	the	law?		
Barbara	Kruger,	Belief	&	Doubt,	Hirshhorn	Museum
Pro	tip:	whenever	you	encounter	a	well-embedded	truism,	such	as	‘gangs	are	bad’	or	
‘we	need	the	police	to	stay	safe’,	investigate	the	hypothesis	that	the	opposite	is	also	
true.	Doing	this	can	lead	to	engaging	and	original	communications.
Photo	by	Alice	Dietrich	on	Unsplash	
SO	…	HOW’S	
YOUR	PROJECT?
•  Field	trips!		
•  Ethnography	&	discourse	analysis	
•  Turning	insight	into	strategy	
STRATEGY	
Webinar 2 July.
Read chapters
7, 8 & 9
•  Writing-up	&	sharing	your	findings	
•  Hot	topics:	AI,	semiotics	around	the	world	
•  Self-development	&	your	future	career	
WRITE!	
Webinar 23
July.
Read chapters
10, 11 & 12
let’s	discuss!	
Dr	Rachel	Lawes	 Ray	Poynter
Sponsors	
Gold	
Silver	
	
	
The	Festival	of	NewMR,	March	2020

More Related Content

More from Ray Poynter

The Future in Focus
The Future in FocusThe Future in Focus
The Future in FocusRay Poynter
 
The Future in Focus
The Future in FocusThe Future in Focus
The Future in FocusRay Poynter
 
The State of Insights – September 2023
The State of Insights – September 2023The State of Insights – September 2023
The State of Insights – September 2023Ray Poynter
 
Research Thinking in the age of AI
Research Thinking in the age of AIResearch Thinking in the age of AI
Research Thinking in the age of AIRay Poynter
 
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?Ray Poynter
 
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...Ray Poynter
 
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...Ray Poynter
 
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in Surveys
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in SurveysUsing Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in Surveys
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in SurveysRay Poynter
 
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPT
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPTExploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPT
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPTRay Poynter
 
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative Surveys
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative SurveysUsing Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative Surveys
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative SurveysRay Poynter
 
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business Growth
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business GrowthHow AI / ChatGPT Drives Business Growth
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business GrowthRay Poynter
 
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer research
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer researchTech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer research
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer researchRay Poynter
 
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended Text
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended TextUsing Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended Text
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended TextRay Poynter
 
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!Ray Poynter
 
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray Poynter
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray PoynterWord Cloud Plus with Will and Ray Poynter
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray PoynterRay Poynter
 
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insights
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insightsCurious Humans: the lost key to impactful insights
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insightsRay Poynter
 
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!Ray Poynter
 
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario Thinking
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario ThinkingInsights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario Thinking
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario ThinkingRay Poynter
 
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...Ray Poynter
 
Why Surveys Need To Become Conversational
Why Surveys Need To Become ConversationalWhy Surveys Need To Become Conversational
Why Surveys Need To Become ConversationalRay Poynter
 

More from Ray Poynter (20)

The Future in Focus
The Future in FocusThe Future in Focus
The Future in Focus
 
The Future in Focus
The Future in FocusThe Future in Focus
The Future in Focus
 
The State of Insights – September 2023
The State of Insights – September 2023The State of Insights – September 2023
The State of Insights – September 2023
 
Research Thinking in the age of AI
Research Thinking in the age of AIResearch Thinking in the age of AI
Research Thinking in the age of AI
 
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?
How might AI impact Research and Insights over the next two years?
 
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...
From Words to Wisdom: Unleashing the Potential of Language Models for Human-C...
 
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...
ChatGPT for Social Media Listening: practical application with YouScan’s Insi...
 
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in Surveys
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in SurveysUsing Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in Surveys
Using Generative AI to Assess the Quality of Open-Ended Responses in Surveys
 
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPT
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPTExploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPT
Exploring the future of verbatim coding with ChatGPT
 
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative Surveys
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative SurveysUsing Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative Surveys
Using Generative AI to bring Qualitative Capabilities to Quantitative Surveys
 
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business Growth
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business GrowthHow AI / ChatGPT Drives Business Growth
How AI / ChatGPT Drives Business Growth
 
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer research
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer researchTech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer research
Tech for tech’s sake? Learnings from experiments with AI in consumer research
 
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended Text
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended TextUsing Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended Text
Using Word Cloud Plus to Code Open Ended Text
 
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!
ChatGPT and Market Research: the first 100 days!
 
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray Poynter
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray PoynterWord Cloud Plus with Will and Ray Poynter
Word Cloud Plus with Will and Ray Poynter
 
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insights
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insightsCurious Humans: the lost key to impactful insights
Curious Humans: the lost key to impactful insights
 
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!
Research Thinking – Your career Superpower!
 
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario Thinking
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario ThinkingInsights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario Thinking
Insights & Market Research in 2027 – Scenario Thinking
 
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...
Using Psychographic Techniques to Uncover the Hidden Personalities in Your Su...
 
Why Surveys Need To Become Conversational
Why Surveys Need To Become ConversationalWhy Surveys Need To Become Conversational
Why Surveys Need To Become Conversational
 

Recently uploaded

EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptx
EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptxEPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptx
EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptxRaymartEstabillo3
 
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course  for BeginnersFull Stack Web Development Course  for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course for BeginnersSabitha Banu
 
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-design
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-designKeynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-design
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-designMIPLM
 
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptx
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptxTypes of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptx
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptxEyham Joco
 
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERP
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERPWhat is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERP
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
 
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxGas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxDr.Ibrahim Hassaan
 
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptxSolving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Educationpboyjonauth
 
Judging the Relevance and worth of ideas part 2.pptx
Judging the Relevance  and worth of ideas part 2.pptxJudging the Relevance  and worth of ideas part 2.pptx
Judging the Relevance and worth of ideas part 2.pptxSherlyMaeNeri
 
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptx
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptxRomantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptx
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptxsqpmdrvczh
 
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentInMediaRes1
 
Roles & Responsibilities in Pharmacovigilance
Roles & Responsibilities in PharmacovigilanceRoles & Responsibilities in Pharmacovigilance
Roles & Responsibilities in PharmacovigilanceSamikshaHamane
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxpboyjonauth
 
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)Mark Reed
 

Recently uploaded (20)

EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptx
EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptxEPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptx
EPANDING THE CONTENT OF AN OUTLINE using notes.pptx
 
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course  for BeginnersFull Stack Web Development Course  for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
 
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-design
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-designKeynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-design
Keynote by Prof. Wurzer at Nordex about IP-design
 
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptx
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptxTypes of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptx
Types of Journalistic Writing Grade 8.pptx
 
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERP
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERPWhat is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERP
What is Model Inheritance in Odoo 17 ERP
 
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxGas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
 
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptxSolving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx
Solving Puzzles Benefits Everyone (English).pptx
 
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher EducationIntroduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
 
9953330565 Low Rate Call Girls In Rohini Delhi NCR
9953330565 Low Rate Call Girls In Rohini  Delhi NCR9953330565 Low Rate Call Girls In Rohini  Delhi NCR
9953330565 Low Rate Call Girls In Rohini Delhi NCR
 
Judging the Relevance and worth of ideas part 2.pptx
Judging the Relevance  and worth of ideas part 2.pptxJudging the Relevance  and worth of ideas part 2.pptx
Judging the Relevance and worth of ideas part 2.pptx
 
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptx
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptxRomantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptx
Romantic Opera MUSIC FOR GRADE NINE pptx
 
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17
How to Configure Email Server in Odoo 17
 
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media ComponentAlper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
Alper Gobel In Media Res Media Component
 
Roles & Responsibilities in Pharmacovigilance
Roles & Responsibilities in PharmacovigilanceRoles & Responsibilities in Pharmacovigilance
Roles & Responsibilities in Pharmacovigilance
 
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptxIntroduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
Introduction to AI in Higher Education_draft.pptx
 
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri  Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri  Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdfTataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
 
Rapple "Scholarly Communications and the Sustainable Development Goals"
Rapple "Scholarly Communications and the Sustainable Development Goals"Rapple "Scholarly Communications and the Sustainable Development Goals"
Rapple "Scholarly Communications and the Sustainable Development Goals"
 
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
 

Semiotics in Marketing Chapters 4-6 with Rachel Lawes Read-a-Long