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Advertising and Promotion

Abstract:: The purpose of this course is to lead students in an exploration of fundamental advertising principles and the role advertising plays in the promotional mix. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: distinguish advertising from other types of marketing communication; identify different forms of advertising messages that businesses use to reach their target markets; describe the pros and cons of a variety of data types for market researchers; identify the critical elements of a market analysis; discuss the process of using STP marketing to accurately and effectively focus a firmŐs advertising efforts; create an advertising strategy that employs an appropriate mix of message objectives and methods; construct a media plan; describe the elements of an advertising campaign proposal. (Business Administration 306)

Marketing Management, Fall 2002

Abstract:: Provides an overview of the major areas in marketing. Introduces the concept of marketing as a means of creating value for consumers. Emphasis placed on understanding consumer needs and behavior. Coverage includes the major tools of the marketing mix: segmentation and positioning, product development and branding, channels of distribution, pricing, advertising, and communication strategies. Lectures, cases, guest speakers, and a computer simulation. Not open to Sloan graduate students. This course is an introduction to marketing: the study or practice of providing goods or services that satisfy human desires. To illustrate and discuss marketing concepts, we will read articles from scientific journals, chapters from marketing textbooks, newspaper clippings, and selections from popular literature. We will also use case studies to illustrate marketing principles and to apply marketing concepts to the real world. These case studies will involve a wide variety of products, including flowers, computer software, power tools, watches, and even contact lenses for chickens (seriously).