You Are in Charge of Advertising for a Golf Course

question 122

Multiple Choice

You are in charge of advertising for a golf course in the Southwest. The owner of the course is convinced that once-a-week advertising in the local newspaper will be the most effective method. You feel obligated to warn him that newspaper advertising:

• A)has a short lead time because people usually read it and then discard it.
• B)is one of the most expensive forms of advertising available.
• C)is likely to reach people outside the golf course's market area.
• D)is untimely and therefore unlikely to provide any benefit.
• E)has become almost worthless with all advertising moving to the Internet.

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