Discussion and Assignment – Marketing and Public Relations
Discussion
- Trade Promotions
What are the biggest advantages of trade promotions? What do you think is one of the biggest mistakes companies make in doing trade promotions and why (see especially Chapter 12)? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Assignment
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Assignment link in the left navigation.
Consumer Promotions
In a
2-3 page paper, describe the seven different types of consumer promotions, and use one product to illustrate all of them. Which one do you believe is most effective for the product you selected and why. Present in APA style with references.

