ABSTRACT
The study analyzed the effect of promotion mix strategy on the performance of Mobile telecommunication network Umuahia Abia State. The specific objectives were as follows: to determine the effect of advertising on the performance of Mobile telecommunication network , ascertain the effect of sales promotion on the performance of Mobile telecommunication network, determine the effect of personal selling on the performance of Mobile telecommunication network, Investigate the effect of public relation on the performance of Mobile telecommunication network. Primary data obtained from administration of questionnaire was analyzed using descriptive statistic such as frequency/percentages, Multiple regression model was specified. Five variables were considered namely, advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relation and publicity. The multiple regression analysis results revealed that publicity and public relations have little or no effects and are insignificant on the performance of mobile telecommunication network, while advertising, personal selling and sales promotion have a positive and significant effect on the performance of mobile telecommunication network. It was based on this premise that the study recommends that Mobile telecommunication network should work hard to achieve promotional activities integration in the practice, because such integration will lead to increased demand for their products, which will contribute to increase in their sales, market share, and eventually, their profitability.
Keywords: Promotion mix strategy and performance of mobile telecommunication network (MTN).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Dedication ii
Acknowledgement iii
Declaration iv
Certification v
Table of Content vi
Abstract vii
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of problem 2
1.3 Objectives of the Study 3
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6. Significance of the study 5
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Operational definition of terms 6
CHAPTER TWO
Review of Related Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework 9
2.1.2 Advertising 12
2.1.3 Personal Selling 13
2.1.4 Sales Promotion 14
2.1.5 Public Relation 15
2.1.6 Direct marketing 16
2.1.7 Importance of promotional activity 18
2.1.8 Promotion and the hierarchy of effects model 19
2.2 Factors to consider when choosing promotion mix strategy 19
2.2.1 Channel strategies 22
2.3 Empirical review 23
2.4 History of Mobile telecommunication network in Nigeria 27
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design 28
3.2. Study Area 28
3.3 Population of the Study 29
3.4 Sample Size Determination 29
3.5. Method of data collection 30
3.6 Sampling techniques 30
3.7 Scoring of Instruments 31
3.8 Validity of Instrument 31
3.9 Reliability of Instrument 31
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 32
3.11. Model Specification 32
CHAPTER FOUR
Result and Discussion
4.1 Data presentation, interpretation and analysis 33
4.1.3 Do your organization adopt advertisement as a communication tool 36
4.1.4 Rating the effect of television on the performance of your organization 36
4.1.5 Rate the effect of billboards on organizations performance 37
4.1.6 Rating the effect of coupon on organizations performance 37
4.1.7 Rating the effect of rebate on organizations performance 38
4.1.8 Identify the area of sales promotion the organization venture in 38
4.1. 9Rating the extent free sample influence organization performance 39
4.1.10 Rating the extent bonus packs affects organization performance 40
4.1.11 Rating the extent personal selling affects the market share
of the organization 40
4.1.12 Rating the extent salesperson triggered consumer patronage 41
4.1.13 Rating the organization adopt personal selling as promotional strategy 41
4.1.14Rating the extent your organization adopt public relation as a communication tool 42
4.1.15: Rating the contribution of public relation officers on organizational performance 43
4.1.16Rating organizations use of public relation officer 43
4.1.16Rating the extent your organization engage in direct marketing as promotional strategy
4.1.17: Rating the effect of telemarketing on organizations performance 44
4.2.1 Test of Hypotheses 45
4.2.1 Test of hypothesis 1 47
4.2.2 Test of Hypothesis 2 48
4.2.3 Test of Hypothesis 3 48
4.2.4 Test of Hypothesis4 49
4.2.4 Test of Hypothesis 5 50
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendations 52
5.4 Recommended areas for further study 53
References
ANIEMENE, M (2020). EFFECT OF PROMOTION MIX STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK UMUAHIA ABIA STATE. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-promotion-mix-strategy-on-the-performance-of-mobile-telecommunication-network-umuahia-abia-state
MOUAU/MKT/09/14134, ANIEMENE. "EFFECT OF PROMOTION MIX STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK UMUAHIA ABIA STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 11 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-promotion-mix-strategy-on-the-performance-of-mobile-telecommunication-network-umuahia-abia-state. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/MKT/09/14134, ANIEMENE. "EFFECT OF PROMOTION MIX STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK UMUAHIA ABIA STATE". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 11 Apr. 2020. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-promotion-mix-strategy-on-the-performance-of-mobile-telecommunication-network-umuahia-abia-state >.
MOUAU/MKT/09/14134, ANIEMENE. "EFFECT OF PROMOTION MIX STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK UMUAHIA ABIA STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-promotion-mix-strategy-on-the-performance-of-mobile-telecommunication-network-umuahia-abia-state