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Explain the differences between product advertising and institutional advertising.
Explain the differences between product advertising and institutional advertising.
Product advertisements focus on selling a product or service, while institutional advertisements are used to build goodwill for an organization.
Describe the steps used to develop an advertising program.
Describe the steps used to develop an advertising program.
Identify the target audience, specify advertising objectives, set the advertising budget, design the advertisement, create the message, select the media, and schedule the advertising.
What is direct mail advertising?
What is direct mail advertising?
Direct mail can be targeted at very selective audiences but has a high cost per contact.
What are the characteristics of outdoor advertising?
What are the characteristics of outdoor advertising?
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What is internet advertising?
What is internet advertising?
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What are the advantages of Yellow Pages advertising?
What are the advantages of Yellow Pages advertising?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of newspapers as a medium?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of newspapers as a medium?
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What does magazine advertising allow?
What does magazine advertising allow?
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What are the characteristics of radio advertising?
What are the characteristics of radio advertising?
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What are the key features of television advertising?
What are the key features of television advertising?
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of consumer-oriented sales promotions?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of consumer-oriented sales promotions?
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What is public relations in advertising?
What is public relations in advertising?
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What is the difference between pioneering and competitive ads?
What is the difference between pioneering and competitive ads?
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What is the purpose of an institutional advertisement?
What is the purpose of an institutional advertisement?
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How can advertising objectives influence other decisions?
How can advertising objectives influence other decisions?
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What is a potential shortcoming of using a celebrity spokesperson?
What is a potential shortcoming of using a celebrity spokesperson?
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Is seeing the same ad in different media an example of reach or frequency?
Is seeing the same ad in different media an example of reach or frequency?
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Why has the internet become a popular advertising medium?
Why has the internet become a popular advertising medium?
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What factors must be considered when choosing alternative media?
What factors must be considered when choosing alternative media?
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What is the difference between pretesting and post-testing advertising copy?
What is the difference between pretesting and post-testing advertising copy?
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What is the difference between aided and unaided recall posttests?
What is the difference between aided and unaided recall posttests?
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What is the difference between a coupon and a deal?
What is the difference between a coupon and a deal?
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Which sales promotional tool is most common for new products?
Which sales promotional tool is most common for new products?
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Which trade promotion is used on an ongoing basis?
Which trade promotion is used on an ongoing basis?
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What is a news release?
What is a news release?
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What is the difference between government regulation and self-regulation?
What is the difference between government regulation and self-regulation?
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What is unique about 3-D advertising compared to traditional advertising?
What is unique about 3-D advertising compared to traditional advertising?
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Another name for competitive advertising is __________.
Another name for competitive advertising is __________.
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What type of advertisement does General Motors use in their community-oriented ads?
What type of advertisement does General Motors use in their community-oriented ads?
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In advertising, __________ suggest to the audience that the product will increase the attractiveness of the user.
In advertising, __________ suggest to the audience that the product will increase the attractiveness of the user.
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How is reach defined in advertising?
How is reach defined in advertising?
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What is a disadvantage of television as an advertising medium?
What is a disadvantage of television as an advertising medium?
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Which statement regarding newspapers as an advertising medium is most accurate?
Which statement regarding newspapers as an advertising medium is most accurate?
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What is click fraud?
What is click fraud?
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What does a Starch test do?
What does a Starch test do?
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Three commonly used trade promotions are __________.
Three commonly used trade promotions are __________.
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What is advertising?
What is advertising?
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What are consumer-oriented sales promotions?
What are consumer-oriented sales promotions?
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What is cooperative advertising?
What is cooperative advertising?
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What does 'cost per thousand' (cpm) refer to?
What does 'cost per thousand' (cpm) refer to?
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What is frequency in advertising?
What is frequency in advertising?
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What is a full-service agency?
What is a full-service agency?
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What are gross rating points (GRPs)?
What are gross rating points (GRPs)?
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What are infomercials?
What are infomercials?
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What are in-house agencies?
What are in-house agencies?
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What are institutional advertisements?
What are institutional advertisements?
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What are limited-service agencies?
What are limited-service agencies?
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What are posttests?
What are posttests?
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What are pretests?
What are pretests?
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What are product advertisements?
What are product advertisements?
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What is product placement?
What is product placement?
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What is rating in advertising?
What is rating in advertising?
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What does reach refer to in advertising?
What does reach refer to in advertising?
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What are trade-oriented sales promotions?
What are trade-oriented sales promotions?
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Study Notes
Advertising Types
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Product Advertising: Aims to sell a specific product or service, with three forms:
- Pioneering Ads: Introduce a product, informing people about its purpose and availability.
- Competitive Ads: Persuade consumers to choose a brand over competitors by highlighting unique features.
- Reminder Ads: Reinforce brand knowledge among existing customers.
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Institutional Advertising: Focuses on building goodwill or a company’s image, including:
- Advocacy Ads: Express the company's stance on social issues.
Advertising Program Development
- Key steps include:
- Identifying the target audience
- Specifying advertising objectives
- Setting the advertising budget
- Designing the advertisement
- Creating the message
- Selecting media platforms
- Scheduling advertising timings
Advertising Mediums
- Direct Mail: Targets specific audiences with high per-contact costs.
- Outdoor Advertising: Offers repeated exposure; messages must be brief and straightforward.
- Internet Advertising: Interactive format; effectiveness can be difficult to measure.
- Yellow Pages: Available 24/7; challenges include multiple directories and infrequent updates.
- Newspapers: Great for local coverage; has a short lifespan and limited color quality.
- Magazine Advertising: Can target specific audiences; more time-consuming and pricey.
- Radio Advertising: Cost-effective with rapid placement; lacks visual component and is ephemeral.
- Television Advertising: Reaches vast audiences using various media but is costly and transient.
Sales Promotions
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Consumer-Oriented: Promote products directly to consumers to stimulate demand.
- Coupons: Discount price for redemption; may delay purchases.
- Deals: Temporary price reductions; can reduce perceived value.
- Samples: Encourage product trials, though expensive.
- Loyalty Programs: Aim to foster long-term customer loyalty but are costly.
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Trade-Oriented: Support advertising targeted at wholesalers and distributors.
- Allowances and Discounts: Encourage higher volumes but may alter ordering patterns.
- Cooperative Advertising: Manufacturer subsidizes retailer advertising costs.
- Salesforce Training: Enhances retailer knowledge and selling skills.
Testing and Evaluation
- Pretesting: Checks communication effectiveness before ad launch; selects among ad variants.
- Post-Testing: Assesses whether the advertisement achieved its goals after the campaign.
- Recall Tests: Measure recognition (aided vs. unaided) to evaluate advertisement memory.
Advertising Objectives and Effects
- Advertising objectives influence media selection and campaign evaluation processes.
- Reach: Number of unique people or households exposed to an advertisement.
- Frequency: Average times individuals encounter the advertisement.
Regulations in Advertising
- Government Regulation: Enforced laws from government entities.
- Self-Regulation: Ethical guidelines developed by trade associations and advertising agencies.
Innovative Advertising
- 3-D Advertising: Immersive experiences for consumers, engaging them actively rather than passively.
Key Terminology
- Gross Rating Points (GRPs): Measure combining reach and frequency for advertisement efficiency.
- Infomercials: Extended advertisements providing educational content to audiences.
- Click Fraud: Deceptive practices increasing ad costs through false engagements.
General Insights
- Sales promotions are critical for both consumer engagement and trade relationships.
- Media selection should consider target audience behavior, product attributes, and cost efficiency (CPM).
- The effectiveness of advertisements can be enhanced through proper testing, targeting, and follow-up evaluation.
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This quiz covers various types of advertising, such as product and institutional advertising, along with their key forms. It also discusses the essential steps in developing an advertising program, including identifying target audiences and setting advertising objectives. Test your knowledge on advertising concepts and strategies!