Book excerpt: 1. Introduction to Advertising, 2. Scope and Forms of Advertising, 3. The Social and Economic Aspects of Advertising, 4. Ethics and Truths in Indian Advertising, 5. Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), 6. Communication—An Introduction, 7. Communication Process in Advertising, 8. Branding and Advertising, 9. Setting Advertising Objectives (Promotional Objectives), 10. Advertising Budget, 11. Advertising Agency, Organisation and Department, 12. Advertising Appeals, 13. Advertising Copy (Meaning, Components and Types), 14. Creativity in Advertising, 15. Planning an Advertising Campaign and Advertising Scheduling, 16. Media Planning and Strategy, 17. Advertising Research, 18. Testing or Evaluation of Advertising Effectiveness, 19. International Advertising.