Setting the promotion budget to match competitors' outlays.
a. Percentage-of-sales method
b. Objective-and-task method
c. Competitive-parity method
d. Affordable Method
Answer: C
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- Public Relations Function: Working with donors or members of nonprofit organizations to gain financial or volunteer support.
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