Scope and Importance of Advertising


Scope and Importance of Advertising

Advertisements are important for:
  • standardized products
  • products aimed at large markets
  • products that have easily communicated features
  • products low in price
  • products sold through independent channel members and/or are new.
Broadcast Ad spending is at an all time high due to heavy competition in the:
  • Computer industry
  • Telecommunications Industry
  • Auto Industry
 Whenever severe competition between marketers, introducing new products etc. Even with evolution of direct marketing, and interactive media. 
Nature of Advertising
 Used by many types of organizations including Churches, Universities, Civic groups and charities, politicians!!
Need to consider the following issues:
  • Does the product possess unique, important features to focus on Unique Selling Point (USP)
  • Are the hidden qualities important to the buyers
  • Is the general demand trend for the product adequate
  • Is the market potential for the product adequate
  • Is the competitive environment favorable
  • Is the organization able and willing to spend the required money to launch an advertising campaign

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