The case states that there is a “substantial gap between the creativity and excitement of Target’s advertising and the store shopping experience” and “attempts to court the youth market have not been particularly successful.” Given your understanding of promotional tools, promotion mix, and integrated marketing communications, can you suggest any solutions to Target to overcome each of these issues?  Mention and provide support for at least two ideas. Each idea may be directed at overcoming one or both of the issues mentioned in the question. In describing your ideas, try to provide adequate detail regarding the specific promotional tool or combination of promotional tools you suggest, how you plan to use them, why you suggest using them, and how you expect them to address/overcome each of the above issues.

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  1. The case states that there is a “substantial gap between the creativity and excitement of Target’s advertising and the store shopping experience” and “attempts to court the youth market have not been particularly successful.” Given your understanding of promotional tools, promotion mix, and integrated marketing communications, can you suggest any solutions to Target to overcome each of these issues? 

Mention and provide support for at least two ideas. Each idea may be directed at overcoming one or both of the issues mentioned in the question. In describing your ideas, try to provide adequate detail regarding the specific promotional tool or combination of promotional tools you suggest, how you plan to use them, why you suggest using them, and how you expect them to address/overcome each of the above issues.

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