In a marketing context, a source refers to:

Select one

A$.$ Any paid form of advertising.

B$.$ Consumers who read, hear, or see the message during the communications process.

C$.$ A company or person who has information to convey during the communications process.

D$.$ People with similar understanding and knowledge who are willing to share that knowledge with others.

E$.$ A group of individuals who are willing to receive information from others.