This document discusses integrated marketing communications and promotion mix strategies for building brand equity. It outlines the information processing model of communications, which involves gaining exposure, attention, comprehension, acceptance, intention, and behavior from target audiences. The promotion mix can include advertising, public relations, direct marketing, digital media, events, and trade promotions. An effective media plan matches different communication options based on their coverage, contribution, commonality, complementarity, and cost to help move consumers' brand knowledge from current to desired levels.