The Role of Marketing communications
Marketing communications are the means by which firms attempt to inform, Persuade, and remind consumers (directly or indirectly) about the products and brands that they sell.
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The New Media Environment
• Traditional advertising media such as TV , radio, magazines, and newspapers seem to be losing their grip on consumers.
• Marketers pour $18 billion into Internet advertising in 2005. While Web advertising jumped 20% during this time, spending for TV ads remained flat.
Marketing Communication Mix
• Advertising
• Sales Promotions
• Events and Experiences
• Publicity
• Direct Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Brand Equity
A brand is a logo, symbol, or name associated with a product. The impact that a brand has on consumer purchases or perceptions about a product is known as Brand Equity.