SELECTING CONSUMER PROMOTION TOOLS The promotion planner should take
into account the type of market, sales promotion objectives, competitive conditions, and each tool’s
cost-effectiveness. The main consumer promotion tools are summarized in Table 18.3.
Manufacturer promotions are, for instance in the auto industry, rebates, gifts to motivate test-drives
and purchases, and high-value trade-in credit. Retailer promotions include price cuts, feature
advertising, retailer coupons, and retailer contests or premiums