A stochastic (diffusion) sales response model to advertising is postulated. Optimum advertising policies are then found by solving a stochastic control problem with reflecting boundaries. Analytical results are obtained and interpreted to yield insights regarding a firm's risk behaviour and its optimal advertising policy.
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