Sales Promotion
Sales Promotion
to increase sales. According to the American Marketing Association, sales promotion includes "those marketing activities other than personal selling, advertising and publicity, that stimulate consumer purchasing and dealer effectiveness, such as point of purchase displays, shows and exhibitions, demonstrations and various non-recurring selling efforts not in the ordinary routine."
Objectives of sales promotion Sales promotion activities are designed to achieve the following objectives: (a) To introduce new products (b) To attract new customers and stimulate demand (c) To increase sales during slack periods (d) To encourage dealers to carry large stocks (e) To improve the public image of the firm (f) To face competitors.
Building Product Awareness Creating Interest Providing Information