Which of the following is an example of direct-to-consumer advertising?

• A. A sale at a sports store
• B. A television commercial selling exercise equipment
• C. A team store selling New Era hats
• D. All of these are correct.

Answer: (B)

Direct-to-consumer advertising means promoting a product directly to the public, rather than through intermediaries. A television commercial selling exercise equipment is a clear example because it broadcasts a message about the product straight to consumers, explaining benefits and encouraging them to buy, using mass media to reach a broad audience. A sale at a sports store focuses on a specific retailer and a price promotion, not on communicating product benefits to consumers through an advertising channel. A team store selling New Era hats describes a retail location rather than an advertising message aimed at broad consumer audiences. Since the TV commercial directly communicates with consumers about a product, it best fits direct-to-consumer advertising.