The document discusses integrating marketing communications to build a brand. It describes several components of an integrated marketing communications strategy, including advertising, public relations, direct marketing, sales promotions, and internal communications. It presents the AUTHOR model, which outlines six stages for communications to impact target customers: Awareness, Understanding, Trial, Happiness, Only One, and Referral. It also provides five principles for a successful brand-based communications strategy and eight steps for developing effective communications, including identifying the target audience and determining communication objectives.