Which of the following is true about the use of sales promotions in foreign markets? Sales promotions are generally not effective in foreign markets. In less-wealthy countries, consumers tend to be less interested in sales promotions such as price discounts, sampling, or premiums. Sales promotions can be an effective means for reaching people who live in rural locations where media support for advertising is virtually nonexistent. Sales promotions cannot be used as a strategy for bypassing restrictions on advertising placed by some foreign governments.