David Ogilvy, once said, "I do not regard advertising as entertainment or an art form, but as a medium of information." And the Internet is a powerful medium for information dissemination. The growth of the Internet over the last decade or so has been tremendous. By the end of 1999 there were 259 million Internet users and this is expected [...]
This article throws light upon the ten main types of advertising media. The types are: 1. Newspaper Advertising 2. Television Advertising 3. Radio Advertising 4. Magazine Advertising 5. Direct Mail Advertising 6. Transportation Advertising 7. Outdoor Advertising 8. Speciality Advertising 9. Personal Selling 10. Sales Promotion. Type # 1. Newspaper Advertising: The major advantage in advertising in Newspapers is that it [...]
Marketing Managers should consider a number of factors while selecting an advertising media: 1. Purpose of Advertisement 2. Cost of Advertising Media 3. Circulation of Media. Factor # 1. Purpose of Advertisement: The objective of specific as well as total advertising programme influences the choice of media. In planning the advertising strategy of the concern, Marketing Managers set goal for [...]