The Importance Of Advertisement

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Advertisement is the paid form of communication to influence the targeted consumers in effective and efficient manner towards specific products and services (Haron,Queshi and Nisar 2010) It should be observed that for any promotional activity to be called advertisement, it must be paid for. In the real sense, it is the method used by companies to create awareness of their products, as well as making new products known to the new and potential consumers (Sivanesan, 2014). More so, advertising as a promotional tool also tends to remind, reassure and influence the decisions of the consumers because an advertisement itself enlightens, educates, and persuades consumers on their acceptability of the product offering (Sivanesan, 2014). Advertisement…show more content…
An advertiser’s primary mission is to reach potential consumers and influence their awareness, attitudes and buying behavior (Ayanwale, Alimi, and Ayanbimipe, 2005 and Ayanwale, Alimi, and Ayanbimipe, 2003). Ayanwale et al (2005) conducted research on advertisement of Bournvita, he found out that advertising has a major influence on consumers’ likeness for Bournvita food drink. Similar researches have already been conducted for the quality of Bournvita. Adelaar et al. (2003) conducted study on online compact discs (CDs) shopping behavior of consumer through emotional advertising. Advertisements are meant for the masses and people relate themselves with this medium (television). In simple terms, advertising is an announcement regarding the launch of a product, service or idea through the usage of basically the most popular mass media. Best medium is selected based on its popularity and the one which has maximum reach. Television remains the most effective medium for reaching today’s customers and it also is most efficient for introducing people to brands (Rani and Sharma, 2014) Advertising through television allows marketers to show and tell a wide audience about business, product, or service. Television appeals to the literate as well as the illiterate and this is one feature of TV that makes it unique and…show more content…
Challenges of Advertising in Nigeria the product oral B: Consumer Protection: Because advertisers do not have to be accountable when it comes to advertising in Nigeria, the consumer is left wide open to false claims and in some instances dangerous practice. This is not something that applies simply to Nigerian advertisers but in fact to any advertiser who wishes to advertise in the country. Authorities in Nigeria: There is a growing awareness in Nigeria of these problems and authorities have started to make a move in addressing them.They are aware of the damage that is being done as things stand, both to the consumer and to the advertising industry itself. Factors that affect Consumers buying
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