The content a sender delivers through a communication channel (whether formal or informal) is…

➤ How does a message differ from feedback or a response?
Messages carry the primary information. Feedback and responses are reactions sent back from the receiver to the original sender. Feedback evaluates, clarifies, or confirms the original message. Responses may extend the conversation. The key difference is direction and intent: a message initiates, while feedback closes the loop and guides adjustments.