Which of the Following Is a Strong Argument Against the Charge

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a strong argument against the charge that advertisers control the media?

• A)All media can obtain advertisements from a variety of sources and hence cannot be influenced.
• B)Advertisers have very little influence in determining the earnings of most media companies.
• C)Most advertisers have a diverse array of media to choose from and hence do not have to influence a particular medium.
• D)To retain public confidence, media must report the news fairly and accurately without showing bias.
• E)News and business departments work together as a unit to minimize the effects of biased influences.

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Definitions:

Assumptive Close

A sales technique where the salesperson assumes that the customer has already decided to purchase and closes the sale under that assumption.

Urgency Close

A sales technique that creates a sense of urgency to encourage immediate buying decisions, often through limited-time offers or scarcity.

Decision Confirmation

The process by which individuals seek to validate their choices through additional information or feedback from others.

Trial Close

A sales technique where the seller proposes a closing question or statement to gauge the buyer's readiness to complete the purchase.