This document provides an overview of establishing objectives and budgeting for promotional programs. It discusses determining marketing and communication objectives, with communication objectives focusing on tasks like awareness, comprehension, and conviction. Budgeting approaches include top-down methods where amounts are set by executives and bottom-up methods where objectives guide budget needs. Objectives should be specific, measurable, time-bound, and track audience responses. Budgets may be set as a percentage of sales, to match competitors, or based on return on investment models.