PromotionAbove the line promotion

Businesses use promotion methods to make customers aware of their products and services. Promotion methods are highly competitive and usually expensive.

Part ofBusiness managementManagement of marketing

Above the line promotion

Above the line promotion (also known as advertising) is a paid communication that informs potential customers of a product or service.

Adverts can be different in terms of:

  • effectiveness
  • cost
  • medium

Above the line promotion is usually divided into two types:

  • broadcast media (tv, radio and cinema) and print media (newspapers and magazines)
  • apps, SMS and social media advertising