In Marketing, Which of the Following Statements Holds True for the Direct

In marketing, which of the following statements holds true for the direct channel of distribution?

A) It refers to the shortest channel of distribution, consisting of just the producer and the end consumer.
B) It refers to a channel of distribution that starts with the supplier and ends with the distributor.
C) It refers to a channel of distribution which contains one or more intermediaries between the consumer and the producer.
D) It refers to a channel of distribution where the customer is the first and not the last link in the distribution chain.
E) It refers to the entire channel of activities that inform and encourage consumers to buy any physical good or intangible service including advertising (whether print, radio, television, online, billboard, poster, or mobile) , coupons, rebates, and personal sales.