As a result of this situation, the tactical marketing concept was developed as an alternative retailer marketing system that could provide the marketer a means of extending brand support at the retail level with control flexibility, while providing complete coordination and production services to the retailer. This means that a retailer could take advantage of marketing communication provided by the marketer, but also in more of a partnership. Tactical marketing also enlarges on the more traditional print orientation of co-op programs by providing the retailer access to television and radio commercials, direct marketing, sponsorships, outdoor, and other IMC options. But perhaps most importantly in terms of IMC, a specific marketing communication plan customized to particular retailers is utilized, one consistent with the overall IMC strategy.