This document discusses advertising and marketing concepts. It begins by outlining the objectives of studying advertising such as understanding its role in marketing communications and examining theories of consumer behavior. It then discusses definitions of key terms like brands, the marketing mix, and advertising. The document examines the components and costs of the marketing mix. It also explores the roles and relationships between advertisers, agencies, media, suppliers and audiences. Finally, it discusses different types of advertising and criteria for determining if an ad is effective.