Which strategy involves advertising directed at the end user of a product?

The pull strategy is focused on advertising and promotional efforts aimed directly at the end user or consumer of a product. This strategy is designed to create demand at the consumer level, encouraging them to seek out the product in stores or online. As consumers become more aware and interested in the product due to advertising, they essentially "pull" the product through the distribution channel.

In contrast, other strategies such as the push strategy aim more at wholesale or retail levels to drive the product through the distribution chain, relying on sales force or trade promotions to increase demand from distributors or retailers rather than the end user. The direct sales strategy typically involves a direct relationship between the seller and the consumer without necessarily focusing on broad advertising efforts, while the dealer-distribution strategy emphasizes the relationships and functions of intermediaries rather than direct consumer engagement. Each of these strategies serves a different purpose in the marketing mix, but the pull strategy distinctly emphasizes the consumer's role in initiating demand.