Marketing: Custom Edition for Texas A&M University 17th Edition by William Pride,Ferrell

Exercise 5

When developing its marketing strategy, a company must consider the different forms of communication that are necessary to reach a variety of customers. Several types of promotion may be required. Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of each promotional element is necessary when developing the marketing plan. Consider the information in this chapter when evaluating your promotional mix:
Evaluate each type of consumer sales promotion as it relates to accomplishing your promotional objectives.
The information obtained from these questions should assist you in developing various aspects of your marketing plan found in the "Interactive Marketing Plan" exercise at www.cengagebrain.com.