The document discusses advertising budgets, which estimate the financial requirements to achieve advertising objectives within a given time period. The budget is a guideline for allocating funds to advertising functions and activities. Key factors that influence the budget include available finances, sales percentages, competitors' spending, and return on investment. The budget specifies income, expenses, and how funds will be allocated. It must be constructed within the company's financial capabilities. The budget process involves estimating total advertising costs based on market information, then appropriating funds and specifying expenditures for each advertising function. The budget is presented to management for review and modification before execution and control to ensure actual spending matches estimates. Various methods can be used to allocate the budget, such as percentages of sales or objectives