Memory tip
Identify the communication objective before naming the ad type.
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Questions, answers & explanations
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Social advertising relates to the advertising of:
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B. Socially relevant ideas
The keyed response is option 2, “Socially relevant ideas”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
An opinion statement about an organisation or a product is known as:
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D. Puffery
The keyed response is option 4, “Puffery”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The percentage-of-sales’ approach to advertising budgets ties budgeting to:
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C. next year’s forecast sales
The keyed response is option 3, “next year’s forecast sales”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Surrogate advertising is a legitimate practice. Reason (R): Advertising provides information about the products.
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B. Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
The sequence of mental states through which a buyer passes in purchasing and using a product is:
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C. Awareness - Interest - Desire-Action-Reaction
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: Awareness - Interest - Desire-Action-Reaction. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Advertising aimed at consumer promotions where a specific offer is made is known as:
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D. focus advertising
The keyed response is option 4, “focus advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Impact impression is the degree of consumer reaction to:
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C. an advertisement
The keyed response is option 3, “an advertisement”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Unlike mass communication, semiology prefers a microscopic approach. Reason (R): In semiology, the emphasis is on deconstruction of texts with surgical precision.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Mass Media have wider sets of responsibilities and obligations in a developing society. Reason (R): When the public service broadcasting is supported by commercial interests.
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C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true, but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Verify the compatibility of the statements to each other: (i) Retreat by Government has made new communications cartels possible. (ii) New technology has contributed to the media freedom. (iii) The Indian Press is heavily subsidised and hence, cannot criticise the Governments.
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B. (ii) only
The keyed response is option 2, “(ii) only”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A commercial message affects viewers’ receptivity through:
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B. felt emotions
The keyed response is option 2, “felt emotions”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The best atmosphere for selling ultimately results in:
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B. adventures
The keyed response is option 2, “adventures”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Proofs of a full - colour advertisement printed in one colour at a time are called:
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C. progressive proofs
The keyed response is option 3, “progressive proofs”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Reader advertisement is set in:
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C. the feature style
The keyed response is option 3, “the feature style”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When the colours in an advertisement are out of line, they are described as:
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B. out of justification
The keyed response is option 2, “out of justification”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The dominating trend in the contemporary media is that the brand manager decides what should appear and how, instead of professional in the media. Reason (R): This reflects the global trend in media management.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): In a consumer society, happiness is defined as a pleasure through spending. Reason (R): Because TV commercials sell products of various types and brands.
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Theatre test is conducted to check the effects of a:
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C. Advertisement
The keyed response is option 3, “Advertisement”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Specific requirements of the client in an ad compaign are called
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D. Mandatories
The keyed response is option 4, “Mandatories”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
According to the author, what cannot dictate the content every minute on news channels?
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B. Marketing constraints
The keyed response is option 2, “Marketing constraints”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
According to the author, which of the following has become a winning formula for the ratings game?
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D. Cricket programming
The keyed response is option 4, “Cricket programming”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Advertising messages tell us what the advertiser wants to say to the customers. Reason (R): The ad agency wants to convey the messages to its clients.
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C. (A) is true but (R) is false
Option 3 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is true but (R) is false. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Viewer fatigue resulted in change in the content of news programing. Reason (R): Proliferation of 24/7 news channels and increasing competition for advertising share has pushed the channels into sensationalising news.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Which of the following is an important factor in Prof. Noam Chomsky’s propaganda model?
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B. Advertising codes
The keyed response is option 2, “Advertising codes”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The Gestalt theory in advertising signifies
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B. totality
The keyed response is option 2, “totality”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Subliminal advertising is rampant in Indian media and is unchecked. Reason (R): The self-regulatory mechanism in the form of code of ethics has proved ineffective.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Advertising has far reaching benefits. Reason (R): Because it reaches to the desired minds immediatly.
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A. (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is correct, (R) is incorrect.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Ear panels are
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C. Advertisements on two sides of the Masthead of a newspaper
The keyed response is option 3, “Advertisements on two sides of the Masthead of a newspaper”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match List – I (films) with List – II (directors) List – I (Films) List – II (Directors) (a) Sooraj Ka Satwaan Ghoda (i) M.S. Satyu (b) Drifters (ii) Andrei Tarkovsky (c) Solaris (iii) Shyam Benegal (d) Garam Hawa (iv) John Grierson Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
One of the controversial research about advertising on children is
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A. Advertising help manipulating them
The keyed response is option 1, “Advertising help manipulating them”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The news media’s primary responsibility to its audience is to provide truthful and accurate information in support of
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B. understanding news values that influence media decisions
The keyed response is option 2, “understanding news values that influence media decisions”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When media consumers search for knowledge as a motive, the need becomes
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D. cognitive
The keyed response is option 4, “cognitive”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
According to a survey, advertisements published by women’s magazines were _______ women.
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B. commoditizing
The keyed response is option 2, “commoditizing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
An economy dependent upon selling and purchasing goods and services besides advertising to create a climate of purchases is supposed to promote:
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C. consumer culture
The keyed response is option 3, “consumer culture”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The editors have lost out to the commercial influence within the newspapers. Reason (R): Existence of “newswhole” is the reason for that.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
The advertising medium that has the advantage of high selectivity, immediacy and low cost is
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D. Online
The keyed response is option 4, “Online”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When the frames of a TV commercial are shown to a select group of samples to get their opinion, it is called
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C. A Bruzzone test
The keyed response is option 3, “A Bruzzone test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A broadcast commercial produced for the purpose of demonstration is identified as
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D. speculation spot
The keyed response is option 4, “speculation spot”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Every year a large number of new brands fail and thus die. Reason (R): Brands survive only when they have functional value.
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
A rate of decline in response to advertisements is called
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A. Response decay
The keyed response is option 1, “Response decay”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Publishing or telecasting controversial advertisements is a
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A. PR tactic
The keyed response is option 1, “PR tactic”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Scheme advertising aims at _________ promotion.
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D. Consumer
The keyed response is option 4, “Consumer”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Theme advertisements normally contain
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B. Emotional appeal
The keyed response is option 2, “Emotional appeal”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The principal feature of marketing communication
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D. Two-way communication
The keyed response is option 4, “Two-way communication”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The number of agate lines of advertising printed in a specific period is known as
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A. Linage
The keyed response is option 1, “Linage”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Vox props in telecasts are mostly
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B. Field based
The keyed response is option 2, “Field based”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956 emphasise
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A. prevention of dissemination of publications harmful to young people.
The keyed response is option 1, “prevention of dissemination of publications harmful to young people.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Puffery normally contains a statement of
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B. Opinion
The keyed response is option 2, “Opinion”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A media Moghul, Ted Turner, started his career from
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D. outdoor advertising
The keyed response is option 4, “outdoor advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When products are sold using designs drawn from media products, it is called
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C. character merchandising
The keyed response is option 3, “character merchandising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Product advertising over a small area without damaging national investment is known as
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D. test marketing
The keyed response is option 4, “test marketing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Responses of readers to a published advertisement result in
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C. pulling power
The keyed response is option 3, “pulling power”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Direct mail advertising is often referred to as
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C. junk mail
The keyed response is option 3, “junk mail”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Which newspaper carried an advertisement in 1875 announcing presentation of a farce named “Lamentations of Bhart Mata with her children”.
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C. Amrit Bazar Patrika
The keyed response is option 3, “Amrit Bazar Patrika”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Placing two versions of an advertisement in the same issue of a newspapers or magazine is known as
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D. split-run test
The keyed response is option 4, “split-run test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Who is the author of the book, ‘Define Advertising Goals for Measured Advertising Results’?
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D. R.H. Colley
The keyed response is option 4, “R.H. Colley”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Which Committee was constituted in 1991 to examine and recommend ways and means to win over advertisers to Doordarshan?
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D. Mahalik Committee
The keyed response is option 4, “Mahalik Committee”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Using existing structure in public spaces in advertising is known as
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D. Ambient Advertising
The keyed response is option 4, “Ambient Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Advertising that “ambushes” the viewer is called
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D. Unconventional Advertising
The keyed response is option 4, “Unconventional Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): Advertisements do not yield the desired effect for many brands/products. Reason (R): The pre-tests and pilot tests for advertisements are done in artificial surrounding, hence, the effectiveness cannot be determined. Codes:
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
The commercial business house, Procter and Gamble, funded the first audio-visual
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C. Soap operas
The keyed response is option 3, “Soap operas”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The advertising industry in India has of late acquired international character. Reason (R): The collaborative arrangements with big multinational advertising agencies have brought them a global competitive edge. Codes:
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B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
The cultural and creative media products are referred to as __________.
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D. soft power
The keyed response is option 4, “soft power”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Advertising reflects the ideology of __________.
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D. market-place
The keyed response is option 4, “market-place”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A document that outlines the message strategy decisions behind an individual advertisement is known as __________.
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B. creative platform
The keyed response is option 2, “creative platform”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A single frame of a commercial that summarises the core message is labelled as __________.
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D. key frame
The keyed response is option 4, “key frame”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
An advertising scheduling pattern that has a period of intensified activity is popularly called
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B. flight
The keyed response is option 2, “flight”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): FM radio in India is an urban phenomenon. Reason (R): Lack of advertising revenue is one of the major reasons for the present flux in FM broadcasting in India. Codes:
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A. Both (A) and (R) are true.
Option 1 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both (A) and (R) are true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
In the organic model of development, the beneficiaries become:
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C. communicators
The keyed response is option 3, “communicators”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
In the case of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Vs. Cricket Association of Bengal, the Supreme Court judgement led to:
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B. freeing electronic media from government monopoly
The keyed response is option 2, “freeing electronic media from government monopoly”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The test that involves placing two versions of an advertisements in the same issue of newspaper is called:
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A. Split-run test
The keyed response is option 1, “Split-run test”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
When a set of commercials or announcements is to be written and if it generates a lengthy copy, it is called:
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A. donut copy
The keyed response is option 1, “donut copy”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Aerial advertising is a form of:
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D. out-door advertising
The keyed response is option 4, “out-door advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
What is the purpose of car advertisements?
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A. Persuasion
The keyed response is option 1, “Persuasion”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
What is the use of ritual perspective?
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B. Sharing beliefs
The keyed response is option 2, “Sharing beliefs”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Gatekeeping in newspapers is usually associated with
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B. news
The keyed response is option 2, “news”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): The union government can curtail the space available in a newspaper for advertisement. Reason (R): Though the intention is to ‘prevent unfair competition, it cannot be done by reducing the circulation of a group of newspapers’. Codes:
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Match the following: List – I (Common Organisational Codes) List – II (Organisation / Entities) a. dotcom i. Organisation established by international treaties b. dotnet ii. reserved for accredited, professionals and related entities c. dotPro iii. refers to a network (most of these belong to ISPs) d. dotint iv. indicates commercial site Codes: a b c d
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B. iv iii ii i
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: iv iii ii i. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
The organic model of policy making for development prefers
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D. Integrated media
The keyed response is option 4, “Integrated media”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Fleishman Hillard is an agency for
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B. Public Relations
The keyed response is option 2, “Public Relations”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Match the following: List – I List – II (Author) (Concept) (a) McLuhan (i) advertising can help create a relationship between a person and a product. (b) Doyle Dane Bernbach (ii) is the way it is. (c) Barry Day (iii) the rear view mirror mentality. (d) Walter Cronkite (iv) attitude an advertiser took towards its product. Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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B. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iii) (iv) (i) (ii). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Match the following: List – I List – II (Brand) (Tag Line) (a) Nivea Men (i) Innovation for a better life (b) GON (ii) Go solo (c) Hotstar (iii) Lets live limitless (d) LG (iv) It starts with you Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Which societies do not support truth-seeking journalism?
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B. Authoritarian
The keyed response is option 2, “Authoritarian”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Which of the following are online advertisement methods through which advertisers attempt to drive traffic to Internet sites?
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C. SEO
The keyed response is option 3, “SEO”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A good brand advertisement concentrates on
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C. One selling idea
The keyed response is option 3, “One selling idea”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
A special offer to the consumer contained in the body copy of an advertisement is identified as
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C. Buried offer
The keyed response is option 3, “Buried offer”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Advertising is an activity that stands for the ideology of
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D. market place
The keyed response is option 4, “market place”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The amount of money allocated for the promotion of a brand is called
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B. Advertising appropriation
The keyed response is option 2, “Advertising appropriation”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Find out the correct sequence of following newspapers:
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A. India Gazette, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: India Gazette, Calcutta Gazette and Oriental Advertiser, Bengal Journal, Bombay Herald. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Match the following: List – I (Brand) List – II (Tag line) (a) Phillips LED lights (i) Your journey our passion (b) Skoda (ii) Go further (c) Ford (iii) Its simply clever (d) Bridgestone Tyres (iv) Innovation and You Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
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A. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Option 1 gives the keyed pairing or order: (iv) (iii) (ii) (i). Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
The media that has been facing decline in advertising revenue in the Western world is:
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A. Newspaper industry
The keyed response is option 1, “Newspaper industry”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
In the commercial world, Public Relations and Advertising are associated with:
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B. Marketing
The keyed response is option 2, “Marketing”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Banner advertisement is a type of:
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B. Interactive Advertising
The keyed response is option 2, “Interactive Advertising”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Social marketing theory is essentially ________.
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B. Source - dominated
The keyed response is option 2, “Source - dominated”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
refers to the number of billboards used for an advertisement.
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C. Facings
The keyed response is option 3, “Facings”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Who commands higher advertising prices globally for now?
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A. Digital music
The keyed response is option 1, “Digital music”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Transition from one scene to another in a TV commercial is referred to as:
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C. Bridge
The keyed response is option 3, “Bridge”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Assertion (A): In the present day democracy, the rights and duties of publics to communicate has become less acceptable. Reason (R): Because of commercialisation and professionalisation, media viewpoints of others are of little consequence in media content selection. Code:
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
Assertion (A): Print media is less socially responsible than the electronic media. Reason (R): Because the electronic media depend heavily on commercial revenue and as such they have to protect their commercial interests. Code:
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D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Option 4 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: (A) is false, but (R) is true.. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
During the period of internal emergency 1975-77, the union government’s control of advertisement distribution was challenged at the Calcutta High Court by:
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A. The Statesman
The keyed response is option 1, “The Statesman”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
The main objective of national advertising is to establish __________ of the product in the consumer mind.
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C. the value
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After the introductory stage, the advertising spiral moves towards:
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C. the competitive stage
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The main aim of narrowcasting is to:
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B. Serve niche’s audience
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Media freedom should reconcile with:
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D. Society’s collective interests
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Find out the correct chronological order of the following media organizations.
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D. Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Public Relations Society of India - Advertising Council of India.
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Audit Bureau of Circulation - Indian Society of Advertisers - Public Relations Society of India - Advertising Council of India.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Identify the correct chronological order of establishment of advertising agencies of the following:
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D. Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications.
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: Trikaya Grey Advertising India Ltd. Chaitra Leo Burnetta Inc, FCB-Ulka Advertising, Mudra Communications.. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Which one of the following is beyond the functions of advertising from the advertiser's perspective?
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C. Selling the product
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In advertising strategy, which one of the following has a direct bearing on the creative strategy and the media strategy?
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B. The target audience
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Traditionally, what is the major objective of most marketing programmes?
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B. To sell a product, service or idea
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The commercial content in‘mass media is often referred to as
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C. Noise
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The performance based advertising is specific to
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B. Online
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Advertising sensitive issues like AIDS and environmental awareness fall under
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D. Corporate social responsibility
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Creating a perceived differénce in the minds of consumers betweenian organization's brand vis-a-vis competition is called
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C. Product differentiation
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From the sales angle, a good and effective advertisement should A. Disregard correctness B. Produce disaffection C. Create prejudice against competitors D. Attract attention E. Arouse curiosity F. Transmit a congenial message Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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D. D, E and F only
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In advertising, the credibility of the source is judged on two dimensions. They are: A. Parallel dimension B. Cognitive dimension C. Access dimension D. Affective dimension Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. B and D only
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Development of underdevelopment is described as a A. Capitalist expansion B. Zero-sum proposition C. Core-periphery relations D. Political compulsion E. Ideological divide F. By product of media dependency Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. A, B and C only
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Match List I with List Il List | List Il Element Description A. Puffery |, Public Relations B. Pseudo-Event ll. Advertising C. Name-calling Ill. Informal communication D. Grapevine IV. Propaganda Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. A-1I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-1I,B-1,C-IV, D-Ill. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Which type of advertising is "Point of Sale"?
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C. Direct Advertising
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In the constitutional assembly, the Anglo Indian and Parsis were represented by: A. Rajendra Prasad B. Sarojini Naidu C. Frank Anthony D. H.P. Modi E. Abdul Kalam Azad Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. Cand D only
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Good Advertisement is expected to build relationship with whom? A. The Buyer B. The Brand C. The Advertiser D. The Loyal Customer E. The Retailor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. A, B and D only
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According to Needs theory in Advertising, most commonly identified needs are A. Popularity B. Anger C. Achievement D. Laugh E. Novelty Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. A, C, E only
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Write the correct sequence of Television events. A. SITE programme started. B. Regular service started in Delhi. C. Commercial TV commenced D. INSAT 1A became operational E. Terrestrial Transmission started Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. B, A, C, E, D
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: B, A, C, E, D. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Given below are two statements: StatementI: Kuleshov effect theory proposed by Russian film theorist Lev Kuleshov says that a single shot can be given a different interpretation when shown next to another one. Statement II: Those who already are knowledgeable receive more benefit from the media and new information technologies than those who are not. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
The keyed response is option 1, “Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
Avoiding Commercials while videotaping by using the pause button, known
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B. Zapping
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Total coverage by television and radio of a given geographic area is
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D. Blanket Coverage
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Match List | with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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C. A-II,B-1, C-IV, D-Ill
Option 3 gives the keyed pairing or order: A-II,B-1, C-IV, D-Ill. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Arrange the following feature in Pinterest in chronologically ascending order A. Beginning of ‘Visual Search' function B. Beginning of advertisement in the form of ‘Pracharit Pin' C. Beginning of ‘Idea Pins' feature D. Permission for search with images in place of words E. Beginning of ‘Today' Tab on Home feed Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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B. B,D, A, E, C
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: B,D, A, E, C. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Identify the chronological sequence of following periods of advertising history A. pre-print and initial printing period B. Expansion period of advertising C. Scientific development of advertising D. Modern period of advertising E. Fully commercial and Ultra Modern Period of advertising Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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D. A,B,C,D,E
Option 4 gives the keyed pairing or order: A,B,C,D,E. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Digital Media technologies can be seen as being socially shaped prior to use Reason R: The popularization of a technology in commercial societies implies design motivated by profit In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
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B. Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A
Option 2 states the keyed relationship between the assertion and reason: Both A and R are correct and R is NOT the correct explanation A. Check each statement first, then test whether the reason actually explains the assertion.
‘News is something somebody somewhere doesn't want printed. All the rest is Advertising'. This statement is attributed to:
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A. Lord North cliffe
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Identify the correct order of an Advertising campaign. (A) Developing a creactive strategy (B) Establishing short term and long term objectives (C) Selecting appropriate media (D) Creating message (E) Outlining a plan to measure the outcome Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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D. (B), (A), (D), (©), (B)
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Bait-and-switch advertising occurs when the advertised goods and service are: (A) Not reached to the market (B) withdrawn from the market (C) and duplicates are supplied (D) and substitutes are put in place (E) Over supplied in the market Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A. (B) and (D) only
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a s ee Arrange the following in correct sequence beginning from the first: A. The Internet Advertising Agency Double click founded B. Benjamin Franklin sells ad space in the Pennsylvania gazette C. Establishment of the American Advertising Agencies D. Tobacco Ads banned from TV in United States E. Federal Trade Commission is established to monitor advertising practices Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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B. -B, E,' CDA
Option 2 gives the keyed pairing or order: -B, E,' CDA. Reconstruct the dates or associations in advertising concepts and types before comparing the four sequences.
g ss 2 ‘ Which was the first modern advertising agency established for advertisers?
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C. N.W. Ayer & Son
The keyed response is option 3, “N.W. Ayer & Son”. It directly fits the factual or conceptual cue in this advertising concepts and types question; use the other choices as contrast points during revision.
References
- Question papers and answer keys: UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism — December 2006 Paper II; June 2006 Paper II; December 2007 Paper II; June 2007 Paper II; June 2008 Paper II; December 2009 Paper II; June 2009 Paper II; December 2010 Paper II; June 2010 Paper II; December 2011 Paper II; June 2011 Paper II; December 2012 Paper III; June 2012 Paper III; December 2013 Paper III; June 2013 Paper III; September 2013 Paper II; December 2014 Paper III; June 2014 Paper III; December 2015 Paper III; June 2015 Paper III; July 2016 Paper III; September 2016 Paper III; January 2017 Paper III; November 2017 Paper III; July 2018 Paper II; June 2020 cycle - 24 September 2020, Shift II; December 2022 cycle - 3 March 2023, Shift I; December 2023 - 13 December 2023, Shift II; June 2024 - 3 September 2024, Shift II; June 2025 - 25 June 2025, 3-6 p.m..
- Ogilvy, David. Ogilvy on Advertising.
- Geskey, Ronald D., Sr. Media Planning & Buying in the 21st Century: Integrating Traditional & Digital Media.
- University Grants Commission. UGC NET syllabus listing, Subject Code 63: Mass Communication and Journalism.