Asked by Katie Contreras on Feb 18, 2024

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The communication model developed by Shannon and Weaver included the concept of noise.What is noise and why is it of great concern to PR practitioners?

  • Recognizing the different forms of noise that can affect communication.
  • Understanding the impact of noise on the effectiveness of communication.
  • Understanding the concept of noise in the communication model developed by Shannon and Weaver.
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Angelique TrevinoFeb 18, 2024
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Noise is any unplanned factor that affects the communication process: whether the listener is distracted due to illness,worries,or preoccupations,or whether physical noise in the environment sidetracks the listener or nullifies a message.The prospect of a message being interrupted or filtered through internal or external noise is of great concern to PR practitioners,which explains the multi-pronged tactical approach of repetition and reinforcement messaging as a standard PR practice.