The First Thing Christopher Was Asked When He Went to Work

question 66

Multiple Choice

The first thing Christopher was asked when he went to work for an advertising firm is how to promote to African Americans. After careful consideration, which of the following is the best advice Christopher could give his new employers?

• A) Separate advertisements to this ethnic subculture are never done and should not be considered.
• B) All promotions to this ethnic subculture should be distinct from promotions to other ethnic groups.
• C) African American children tend to gravitate toward toys and characters that look like them.
• D) All promotions to African Americans have to take into account the market's income, which has been declining drastically over the last two decades.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Communication Model

A theoretical framework that describes the process of transferring information from a sender to a receiver, highlighting the components and barriers involved.

Sender

The person or entity who initiates a message or communication, aiming to convey information or an idea to one or more recipients.

Message

A piece of communicated information, whether verbal, written, or digital.

Encoding

The process of converting information or data into a particular form, often for storage, transmission, or encryption purposes.