Which of the Following Principles Regarding the Relationship of IMC

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following principles regarding the relationship of IMC to sales and profits is true?

• A) In consumer goods marketing, increases in market share are closely related to decreases in the marketing budget.
• B) Sales normally decrease with additional advertising because consumers are turned off by the information overload.
• C) Sales response to advertising may build over time, but the durability of advertising is brief, so a consistent investment is important.
• D) Sales will not occur if there is no advertising.
• E) Advertising expenditures above certain minimum levels have no effect on sales.

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