Advertising that sells the consumer: how advertising becomes a service to buyers and a driver of retail success.
This book explains how advertising works with groups and markets to shape product demand. It shows how advertising is more than promotion—it's a form of salesmanship that serves the buyer and coordinates producers, retailers, and campaigns across channels. The text outlines practical ideas for building effective advertising, testing messages, and aligning store strategy with national and local efforts.
The discussion covers:
- How advertising creates buying groups, speeds production, and lowers selling costs
- The role of the retailer and the importance of planful, customer-centered merchandising
- How to evaluate media, craft clear copy, and judge ad effectiveness with practical tests
- The perception of value, prestige, and price strategies in advertising and selling
- What a modern ad program means for local stores, chain retailers, mail-order houses, and national campaigns
- How to build durable goodwill, manage costs, and coordinate sales efforts with advertising
Ideal for readers of marketing history, retail advertising, and practitioners seeking a practical framework for advertising that supports both customers and businesses.