Which of the Following Statements Regarding Integrated Marketing Communications Is

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding integrated marketing communications is most accurate?

• A)Funding for promotions should be equally divided amongst the five elements of the promotional mix.
• B)The promotional mix can be influenced by the product's life cycle, characteristics of the product, decision stage of the buyer and even the channel of distribution.
• C)Regardless of which other elements are selected, advertising must be included in every promotional mix in order for a campaign to be successful.
• D)Decisions regarding the promotional mix should be left to each individual department since each manager knows the best direction for his or her own specialty.
• E)It is not necessary to have a coordinated goal or theme for a promotional mix provided each department has a goal or theme of its own.

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