Scenario 2-5 Thomas Motors Is an Independent Auto Dealer in a Metropolitan

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Scenario 2-5
Thomas Motors is an independent auto dealer in a metropolitan market dominated by a number of national franchise dealerships including General Motors, Ford, Daimler/Chrysler, and foreign imports Honda, Toyota and more. In order to maintain their share of market, Thomas must do significant advertising in a number of different media. They carry several different popular makes of automobiles, both foreign and domestic, and maintain a high level of inventory on their lot at all times.
-(Scenario 2-5) To stimulate more consumer traffic at the dealership, Thomas Motors has decided to offer a chance to win a free automobile for anyone who comes in and test drives any vehicle on their lot. Which of the following types of organizations are they most likely to employ to design and operate this contest?

• A) a public relations firm
• B) a full-service advertising agency
• C) a direct marketing firm
• D) a sales promotion specialist

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