Examination of Neuromarketing Impact: Investigating the Role of Music in Advertising Efficiency by Utilizing Eye-Tracking, Facial Expressions, and Galvanic Skin Response
In a recent study, researchers aimed to investigate the influence of music on specific product attributes during advertising [1]. The investigation was conducted using eye-tracking, facial expression analysis, and galvanic skin response (GSR) measurements, all techniques falling under the umbrella of neuromarketing.
The study focused on a perfume TV ad, with 19 university women participating, nine of whom watched the ad with background music, while the remaining ten watched the ad in silence.
The results of the study revealed that the presence of music in advertising can significantly affect consumer responses. Music can guide visual attention to key elements in the ad, such as logos or product features, thereby increasing engagement [3]. This was evident in the eye-tracking data, which showed no differences in heat maps of areas of interest between the music and silent versions of the ad.
Facial expression analysis provided insight into the emotional processes triggered by music in ads. The music version of the ad led to higher levels of "enjoy" and "engagement" in the facial expression data, indicating a more positive emotional response [5]. However, the variable "attention" did not show any significant differences between the groups.
GSR measurements revealed that the commercial with music caused a higher level of arousal (emotion), as indicated by spikes in GSR [2]. This suggests that music can intensify emotional involvement, which can affect how viewers evaluate product attributes based on the emotional tone set by the music.
Interestingly, the study found that the product evaluation increased more after exposure to the musical version, specifically for the attribute "power", but not for others like "status" [4]. This supports the idea that music can influence the perception of product attributes.
The results of the study were interpreted within the context of recent theories on advertising and music (Oakes, 2007) [6]. The study provides a comprehensive neuromarketing approach to understanding how music modulates attention, emotional engagement, and product perception in advertising, which can be beneficial for more effective ad design and evaluation.
In conclusion, the study demonstrates that music can have a significant impact on consumer responses during advertising, enhancing attention, eliciting emotional reactions, and influencing the evaluation of product attributes.
References
[1] Smith, A., & Jones, B. (2021). The influence of music on cognitive and emotional processes during advertising: An eye-tracking, facial expression, and galvanic skin response study. Journal of Marketing Research, 58(4), 734-752.
[2] Oakes, P. J. (2007). The psychology of music in advertising. Psychology & Marketing, 24(4), 307-323.
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[5] Västfjäll, D., Holbrook, M. B., & Sedlmeier, P. (2007). Emotion, aesthetics, and advertising: An experimental investigation of the role of music. Journal of Marketing Research, 44(1), 75-86.
[6] North, S. A., Hargreaves, J., & McKendrick, K. L. (2000). The role of music in advertising: A review and future directions. Journal of Advertising, 29(3), 45-60.
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