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Advertising is as central to business as it ever was, and an effective advertising campaign can still be an excellent for success. Especially in the online age, a company's first and most important step is to determine the audience it wants to reach. The increasing popularity of advertising on social media is no doubt a reflection of the fact that such ads are highly targeted to customers. Data-capturing technology to a much greater understanding of consumer behaviour, and this results in more targeting. Being able to better target selected audiences partly explains the move away from traditional of advertising such as TV, newspaper, radio and billboards. Another reason is cost: online advertising is much cheaper. In today's age of start-up companies, why spend a amount of capital on expensive, traditional advertising?

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Correct answer: recipe
Explanation: The word 'recipe' fits grammatically and contextually as it suggests a method or formula for achieving success, aligning with the idea of an effective advertising campaign being a key component of business success.
Meaning: In this context, 'recipe' refers to a specific set of instructions or a formula that leads to a successful outcome, similar to how a recipe in cooking leads to a dish.
Wrong options:
recipe: N/A
ingredient: While 'ingredient' refers to a component of a mixture, it does not convey the idea of a complete method for success, making it less suitable in this context.
procedure: 'Procedure' implies a series of steps but lacks the connotation of a successful outcome that 'recipe' provides, making it less fitting here.
indicator: An 'indicator' suggests a sign or signal rather than a method for achieving success, which does not align with the intended meaning.
Correct answer: has led
Explanation: The phrase 'has led' is the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present, which is appropriate for describing the ongoing impact of data-capturing technology on understanding consumer behavior.
Meaning: 'Has led' means that data-capturing technology has resulted in a greater understanding of consumer behavior up to the present time.
Wrong options:
led: The simple past tense 'led' does not convey the ongoing relevance of the action, making it less suitable for this context.
was leading: This past continuous tense suggests an action that was happening over a period but does not indicate its current relevance, which is necessary here.
is being led: This passive construction implies that something is currently being guided, which does not fit the intended meaning of an ongoing result.
Correct answer: effective
Explanation: The word 'effective' is an adjective that describes targeting as successful in achieving its intended results, which is the desired meaning in this context.
Meaning: 'Effective' means producing a desired or intended result, indicating that the targeting is successful.
Wrong options:
affective: 'Affective' relates to emotions and feelings, which does not fit the context of targeting in advertising.
creative: While 'creative' suggests originality, it does not imply success in targeting, making it less relevant here.
addictive: 'Addictive' refers to something that causes dependence, which is not applicable to the context of advertising targeting.
Correct answer: forms
Explanation: The word 'forms' is a plural noun that encompasses various types or categories of advertising, making it suitable for describing the traditional methods being referenced.
Meaning: In this context, 'forms' refers to different types or categories of advertising methods, such as TV and print.
Wrong options:
systems: 'Systems' implies a structured method or organization, which does not accurately describe the various types of advertising being discussed.
shapes: 'Shapes' suggests physical forms or outlines, which is not relevant to the types of advertising methods.
structures: 'Structures' implies a framework or arrangement, which does not fit the context of advertising types.
Correct answer: substantial
Explanation: The word 'substantial' is an adjective that indicates a large amount, which is appropriate for discussing a significant investment of capital in advertising.
Meaning: 'Substantial' means considerable in quantity or importance, indicating a large amount of capital.
Wrong options:
widespread: 'Widespread' refers to something that is common or prevalent, which does not fit the context of describing an amount of capital.
heavy: While 'heavy' can imply a large amount, it is more commonly used to describe weight rather than financial investment, making it less precise here.
marginal: 'Marginal' suggests something minor or insignificant, which contradicts the context of discussing a significant amount of capital.

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