Questions and Answers
Which components are part of the Integrated Marketing Communication mix? (Select all that apply)
What is the purpose of advertising?
To present ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor.
Sales promotions aim to permanently increase the sales of a product.
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The spaghetti brand is called ______.
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What are some of the methods of sales promotion mentioned?
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Public relations aims at creating goodwill between an organization and the public.
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What is the goal of direct marketing?
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Which of the following is a digital marketing method?
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What aspect is emphasized in personal selling?
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Study Notes
Integrated Marketing Communication Mix
- Combines various communication methods to persuade customers of a product's value and create long-term relationships
Components of Integrated Marketing Communication Mix
- Advertising
- Sales Promotion
- Public Relations
- Direct Marketing
- Personal Selling
- Digital Marketing
Story: Pasta Perfection
- A new spaghetti brand launching in May 2024, priding themselves on traditional Italian methods and high-quality ingredients
Advertising
- Paid form of presenting ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor
- Forms: Print Ads (food magazines, newspapers) and Digital Ads (Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads)
Sales Promotion
- Marketing activities to temporarily boost sales or add value to a product/service
- Examples: Free Samples (grocery stores, food expo) and Coupons (local newspapers, digital channels)
Public Relations
- Creates goodwill between an organization and its target audience
- Examples: Sponsorship and Events
Direct Marketing
- Sells products/services directly to consumers, bypassing retailers
- Examples: Email Campaigns (exclusive deals and promotions)
Personal Selling
- Develops relationships with target audiences for selling products/services
- Emphasizes face-to-face interaction, understanding customer needs, and demonstrating product value
- Examples: In-Store Demonstrations and Trade Shows
Digital Marketing
- Covers web sites, search-engine, content, and social media marketing
- Evolves rapidly with technological advances
- Examples: Social Media Engagement (behind-the-scenes, customer testimonials, recipe ideas) and Content Marketing (blog on Italian cuisine, pasta recipes, cooking tips)
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Description
Learn how Pasta Perfection, a new spaghetti brand, uses various communication methods to persuade customers and create long-term relationships. Quiz covers advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and more.
