Developing an effective marketing communication plan may consist of focusing on its target audience in which the company wants to reach and influence to purchase its product. According to Kolter and Keller (2007), “Modern marketing calls for more than developing a good product, pricing it attractively, and making it accessible. Companies must communicate with present and potential stakeholders and the general public” (Kolter & Keller, 2007, p. 279).
In marketing, communication is the main tool by which a firm conveys information to the public. An effective marketing plan organizes its goals by asking who are we advertising to and what and how do we want to communicate the message effectively, that it will convince consumers to purchase our product. A marketing campaign can use several methods of communicating its
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