| Basis | Advertising | Personal Selling |
| 1. Nature | It involves non-personal or indirect communication between the buyer and the seller. | It involves face-to-face interaction between the buyer and the seller. |
| 2. Purpose | It is done to increase product image, enhance sale volumes and fight competition. | It is carried out to provide personalized attention to the customer. |
| 3. Methods | It involves several media such as radio, T.V., newspapers, magazines, outdoor, etc. | It involves oral presentation and use of gestures by the salesperson. |