Investment Management Certificate (IMC) Practice Exam

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Which agency compensation method is closely aligned with the advertiser's sales?

Labor-based fee system
Equity-based programs
Outcome-based programs
Media-commission system

The correct answer is: Outcome-based programs

The outcome-based programs are designed to align the compensation of agencies with the actual performance outcomes achieved for the advertiser. This typically includes metrics such as sales conversions, lead generation, or other specific targets directly related to the advertiser's business objectives. By linking compensation to the effectiveness of marketing efforts, advertisers can ensure that the agency’s financial incentives are directly tied to their success, motivating the agency to perform at its best and achieve measurable results. In contrast, labor-based fee systems focus on hourly rates or project costs, which do not necessarily correlate with sales performance. Equity-based programs may involve sharing ownership but are more about the long-term alignment of interests rather than immediate sales outcomes. Lastly, the media-commission system compensates agencies based on ad spend rather than performance, which does not ensure a direct link between the agency's compensation and the advertiser's sales results.