The Use of Sales as an Advertising Objective Can Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

The use of sales as an advertising objective can be difficult due to:

• A)how difficult it is to isolate the effects of advertising on sales
• B)the fact there is often a lagged effect whereby the effect of advertising on sales is not immediate
• C)the fact advertising objectives emphasizing sales are generally not good operational guides to decision making
• D)the fact they offer little guidance for those responsible for planning and developing promotional programs
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Regularly occurring costs that remain the same each month, such as rent or salaries.

Contribution Format Income Statement

An income statement format that separates fixed costs from variable costs and is used to calculate the contribution margin.

Unit Sales

The quantity of products sold by a company, not accounting for any bulk, wholesale, or grouping discounts.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount by which sales can drop before a business incurs a loss.