An Introduction to
Integrated Marketing
Communications
An Introduction to
Integrated Marketing
Communications
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The Growth of Advertising and Promotion
Expenditure in Billions of Dollars
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300
Advertising
Outside U.S.
U.S. Sales
Promotion
U.S. Advertising
2002
1980
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IMC–Audience Contact Points
Marketing
Communications
Audience
Marketing
Communications
Audience
Point of
Purchase
Point of
Purchase
Publicity
Publicity

Media
Internet/
Interactive
Media
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IMC Principles Extend Worldwide
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Point of
Purchase
Publicity
Public
Relations
Direct
Marketing
Interactive
Marketing
Special
Events
Packaging
Sales
Promotion
Direct
Response
Traditional Approach to Marketing
Communications
Media
Adver-
tising
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Traditional Compensation
Performance Based Compensation
Performance Based Compensation
Media Advertising
Media Advertising
Multiple Forms of Communication
Multiple Forms of Communication
Mass Media
Mass Media
Specialized Media
Specialized Media
Manufacturer Dominance
Manufacturer Dominance
Retailer Dominance
Retailer Dominance
General Focus
General Focus
Data Based Marketing
Data Based Marketing
Low Agency Accountability
Low Agency Accountability
Greater Agency Accountability
Greater Agency Accountability
Limited Internet Availability
Limited Internet Availability
Widespread Internet Availability
Widespread Internet Availability
Media Advertising
Media Advertising
Multiple Forms of Communication

performance, and image
or associations in the
consumer’s mind.
Brand Identity is a
combination of factors:
Name, logo, symbols,
design, packaging,
product or service
performance, and image
or associations in the
consumer’s mind.
2003 Brand Value
(Billions of Dollars)
1. Coca-Cola $70.5
2. Microsoft $65.1
3. IBM $51.8
4. GE $42.3
5. Intel $31.1
6. Nokia $29.4
7. Disney $28.0
8. McDonald’s $24.7
9. Marlboro $22.2
10. Mercedes $21.4
IMC plays a major role
in the process of
developing and
sustaining brand
identity and equity.
IMC plays a major role
in the process of