COMPONENTS OF IMC As the elements in an organisations marketing mix that is used to inform ,persuade and remind the market regarding the organisation and / or its products
There are various elements of IMC. The elements are
to be coordinated in such a way to get the maximum Impact. For instance, if a firm needs to create brand awareness of a newly introduced brand, it has to undertake publicity, advertising, sponsorship, trade fairs participation, etc. The number of elements to be integrated and each elements depends on several factors such as nature of the product, customers, area coverage, competition, availability of funds, etc.
THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF IMC ARE:
1. PUBLICITY: It create good brand image, provide details information about firm & product's. 2. ADVERTISING: it develop top mind awareness, it enables counter the claims of competitors. 3. SALES PROMOTION: Persuades the buyers to buy brand, develop brand loyalty. 4. SPONSERSHIP: A firms may sponsor sports, cultural and social events, in order to create a distinct image both for the organisation and for its brands. 5. SALESMANSHIP/ PERSONAL SELLING: Provides information to prospective customers. 6. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Build corporate image, communicates the firms goals and interests. 7. PACKAGING: Providing information of the product, protection of goods, promotion of the product. 8. TRADE FAIRS AND EXIBITIONS : Demonstration of the product features, detailed information orally, education of the prospective customers. 9. DIRECT MARKETING: It communicates latest information of the product, it helps maintain customers relationship.