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What is the primary goal of inbound marketing?
What is the primary goal of inbound marketing?
- To maintain existing customer relationships
- To send messages to a large audience
- To attract consumers through valuable content (correct)
- To generate immediate sales
Which of the following is an example of an outbound marketing tool?
Which of the following is an example of an outbound marketing tool?
- Social media advertising
- Email newsletters
- Cold calls (correct)
- SEO content
What is a key characteristic of advertising as a promotional mix tool?
What is a key characteristic of advertising as a promotional mix tool?
- It is personalized communication
- It relies heavily on media coverage
- It targets mass audiences through paid channels (correct)
- It provides immediate feedback on effectiveness
Which statement best describes Public Relations (PR)?
Which statement best describes Public Relations (PR)?
What is one disadvantage of using PR as a promotional tool?
What is one disadvantage of using PR as a promotional tool?
What is one key advantage of PR compared to traditional advertising?
What is one key advantage of PR compared to traditional advertising?
Which promotional tool includes activities such as sponsoring events and Corporate Social Responsibility?
Which promotional tool includes activities such as sponsoring events and Corporate Social Responsibility?
What is a common objective of the advertising method?
What is a common objective of the advertising method?
What is the first step in the review of a marketing plan?
What is the first step in the review of a marketing plan?
Which element comes directly after budgeting in the marketing planning process?
Which element comes directly after budgeting in the marketing planning process?
What component directly supports the advertising objectives in the IMC program?
What component directly supports the advertising objectives in the IMC program?
What is the final step in the IMC process as outlined?
What is the final step in the IMC process as outlined?
Which of the following is NOT part of the IMC program strategies mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT part of the IMC program strategies mentioned?
What is a primary characteristic of Direct Response Advertising?
What is a primary characteristic of Direct Response Advertising?
What is the main objective of consumer-oriented sales promotions?
What is the main objective of consumer-oriented sales promotions?
Which of the following is NOT a form of Direct Marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a form of Direct Marketing?
What is a key component of effective Direct Mail?
What is a key component of effective Direct Mail?
Which of the following best describes Personal Selling?
Which of the following best describes Personal Selling?
Why is Content Marketing used?
Why is Content Marketing used?
Which format is NOT typically associated with Content Marketing?
Which format is NOT typically associated with Content Marketing?
What role does Digital Marketing play in modern advertising?
What role does Digital Marketing play in modern advertising?
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Study Notes
Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing
- Inbound marketing attracts consumers through valuable, tailored content (e.g., Netflix). It's a "full funnel" approach encompassing attracting, engaging, and delighting customers.
- Outbound marketing sends mass marketing messages regardless of relevance or welcome (e.g., real estate cold calls).
Promotional Mix
- Advertising: Paid, non-personal communication about an organization, product, service, or idea by an identified sponsor. Examples include Out-of-Home (billboards), broadcast (TV & radio), and print (magazines & newspapers). It aims to increase awareness, sales, change brand attitudes, and build brand image. Lacks immediate feedback and sales traceability.
- Public Relations (PR): Strategic communication building relationships between an organization and its publics (employees, investors, customers, etc.). It aims for positive brand image through media coverage, not directly paid advertising. Credibility is high but control is limited, with outcomes potentially positive or negative. Tools include sponsoring events and CSR initiatives.
- Direct Marketing: Direct communication and exchange between a company and its consumers. Includes direct response advertising (traceable and measurable, with clear calls to action), direct mail (traditional or digital), catalogs.
- Sales Promotions: Activities aimed at increasing short-term sales. Consumer-oriented examples include coupons, discounts, contests, and point-of-purchase (POP) materials. Trade-oriented examples include trade allowances and cooperative advertising.
- Personal Selling: Person-to-person communication persuading prospective buyers to purchase; offers flexibility, tailored messages, and immediate feedback.
- Digital Marketing: Uses the internet to implement all promotional mix elements. Includes user-generated content (UGC), social media (influencer marketing), and interactivity. Content marketing, a subset of digital marketing, entertains, inspires, educates, and convinces using various formats like blog posts, videos, and infographics.
IMC Planning Model
- This model is a sequential process:
- Review marketing plan
- Promotional program situation analysis
- Analysis of the communication process
- Budget determination
- Develop IMC programs (advertising, PR, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, and digital marketing objectives and strategies)
- Integrate and implement IMC strategies
- Monitor, evaluate, and control IMC program
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