Assignment:
VANS—OFF THE WALL AND ON MESSAGE Even though Vans generates $500 million a year in sales, the company uses only a small team to manage the company’s advertising and public relations—Stacy and Chris. The Vans PR team (or duo) uses vertical advertising to cater to a core group of consumers. With only a small advertising budget, the team must develop partnerships with its advertisers and use tours and events to spread the Vans culture.
Q1. Who does Vans consider to be its core consumers? How does the company reach them with its marketing messages?
Q2. How does Vans choose causes for its cause-related marketing?
Q3. What does Vans do to ensure that its print ads fit the publications in which they appear?
Q4. Describe the role of the Internet in Vans’s communication strategy.
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.