Now that the need has been identified, the consumer may or may not search for more information. If the consumer does not search for more information, a satisfying product must be near at hand for him to buy. This factor implies that Cookie Crisp must either establish itself as ‘the’ chocolate chip cookie inspired cereal to give it an advantage over competitors or the consumer must be presented with the information from various sources that will persuade the customer to choose the product. Most of the information that a consumer receives comes from commercial sources which are controlled by the marketer (Kotler et al, 2005). Therefore, the onus is on the marketer to utilise the avenues that would influence the consumer. This would include doing research to find out what would attract the customer and put those findings into advertising, packaging and displays. Cookie Crisp in using a mascot, a wolf who, in animated advertisements, makes attempts to steal the cereal from a group of children and also emphasises that the cereal is like a cookie. The use of animation and a fun wolf who schemes to get the cereal is targeted at attracting a younger market. While commercial sources may inform the consumer, personal sources of information such as reviews or awareness of a product from family, friends, neighbours and acquaintances evaluate products for the buyer.