Algonquin Books partnered with Barnes & Noble to offer a unique _________. If you purchase one of 12 paperback books published by Algonquin, you can choose one of 12 e-Books for $3 (a much lower price than a regular e-Book). The goal is to increase traffic in bookstores.

a. sales promotion
b. publicity stunt
c. direct marketing opportunity
d. advertisement

Sales promotion refers to a promotional mix's components. In order to boost demand from consumers, generate market demand or enhance availability, sales promotion utilizes both press and anti-media marketing messages for a fixed, limited period of time.

Sales promotions could be guided for either buyer, sales personnel or representatives of the distribution platform. Consumer-focused sales promotions are labeled as retail sales incentives. Retailer and wholesale-oriented sales promotion are termed market sales promotions.