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Distinguish between Advertising and Sales promotion.
State any two differences between advertising and sales promotion.
Give five points of difference between advertising and sales promotion.
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Solution
| Point of Distinction |
Sales Promotion | Advertising | |
| 1. | Meaning | Marketing activities which stimulate consumer buying and dealer effectiveness. | Any paid form of impersonal presentation and promotion of a product, service or idea by an identified sponsor. |
| 2. | Time horizon |
Short-term perspective. | Long-term perspective. |
| 3. | Aim | To increase immediate sales or dispose of old stock. | To build an image of the producer and his product. |
| 4. | Media | Free samples, coupons, contests, premium offers, displays, exhibitions, etc. | Newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, posters, films and other media. |
| 5. | Nature | Limited period, non-recurring. | Regular and recurring. |
| 6. | Emphasis | Supplement to advertising and personal selling; pushes the product towards buyers. | Informs, persuades and reminds buyers, attracts customers towards the product. |
| 7. | Scope | Individual communication. | Mass communication. |
Notes
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