Question

What is meant by sales promotion?

Answer 1

1. Sales promotion consists of all promotional activities other than advertising, personal selling and publicity that help to increase sales through non-repetitive and one-time communication.
2. According to the American Marketing Association, sales promotion includes “those marketing activities other than personal selling, advertising and publicity, that stimulate consumer purchasing and dealer effectiveness, such as point of purchase displays, shows and exhibitions, demonstrations and various non-recurring selling efforts not in the ordinary routine.”