Spatial Relations in Brand Intercultural Communication: A Perspective of Psychological Distance in Communication

ZHANG Jingyun, PANG Yi

Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication ›› 2013, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (9) : 92-101.

Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication ›› 2013, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (9) : 92-101.

Spatial Relations in Brand Intercultural Communication: A Perspective of Psychological Distance in Communication

  • ZHANG Jingyun, PANG Yi
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Abstract

In brand intercultural communication, the company should not only handle spatial (geographical) distance, but also deal with complex spatial relations, as well as social and psychological issues. From the perspective of psychological distance in communication, the authors demonstrate three main spatial relations in brand intercultural communication, namely, spatial relations (the first space) caused by geographical location, spatial relations (the second space) caused by psychological distance, and spatial relations (the third space) caused by social and cultural factors. Some suggestions have been proposed, including implementing spatial symbols, holding moderate psychological distance, identifying implicit context and determining communication style, etc.

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brand / intercultural communication / communication psychology / psychological distance / business culture

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ZHANG Jingyun, PANG Yi. Spatial Relations in Brand Intercultural Communication: A Perspective of Psychological Distance in Communication[J]. Chinese Journal of Journalism & Communication. 2013, 35(9): 92-101

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This paper is a result of the following research projects: “Strategic Research on Brand Intercultural Communication in China”(project number:12BXW038), supported by National Social Science Fund; “Case Studies on Innovation Management of small and medium-sized production Service enterprises in Beijing”(project number: 12JGB047), supported by Beijing Philosophy and Social Science Planning Fund; “Case Studies on Beijing Time-Honored Brands Marketing Innovation(project number:13JDJGA019),supported by Beijing Philosophy and Social Science Fund for the Capital Circulation Industrial Base.

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