Question

Lyla faces the challenge of developing the promotion mix for a new business. Given the uniqueness of the new products and a very limited budget, Lyla confronts a creditability problem. She realizes that the promotional messages of an unknown firm may be met with skepticism.
What should Lyla consider?

A. changing jobs because this situation is hopeless
B. extensive use of persuasive advertising
C. emphasizing personal selling rather than public relations
D. publicity to help create a positive image for her firm and its products

Answer 1

Answer:

D) publicity to help create a positive image for her firm and its products

Explanation:

Lyla's marketing budget is not very large, so she must find ways to optimize her resources. One way to do this is by getting publicity which generally is free. Publicity refers to getting public attention towards your company or your company's products or services. It creates awareness about your products and it can really influence the opinions of your potential customers. Maybe Lyla can sponsor some public event or competition which is actually much cheaper than mass media advertising and can also be much more effective.