Meaning
Advertising is a form of marketing communication that promotes products, services, or
ideas through various channels.
Objectives of advertising:
✓ Building Awareness: Creating awareness about a product, service, or brand.
✓ Generating Interest: Stimulating interest and curiosity among potential customers.
✓ Driving Sales: Encouraging purchases and driving revenue.
✓ Building Brand Image: Establishing and maintaining a positive brand reputation.
✓ Differentiating Products: Highlighting unique features and benefits.
✓ Educating Customers: Informing customers about product features, benefits, and
usage.
✓ Creating Loyalty: Fostering customer loyalty and retention.
✓ Supporting Other Marketing Efforts: Complementing other marketing strategies, such
as promotions and public relations.
✓ Increasing Market Share: Expanding market share and competitiveness.
✓ Achieving Specific Goals: Achieving specific business objectives, such as launching
new products or entering new markets.
Types of advertising :
1. Print Advertising: Newspapers, magazines, brochures, flyers.
2. Digital Advertising: Online ads, social media ads, email marketing.
3. Broadcast Advertising: TV commercials, radio ads.
4. Outdoor Advertising: Billboards, posters, signage.
5. Social Media Advertising: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn ads.