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Which of the following best describes the main functions of channel intermediaries?
Which of the following best describes the main functions of channel intermediaries?
What defines forward integration in channel structures?
What defines forward integration in channel structures?
What type of channel choice involves independent retailers coordinating their efforts?
What type of channel choice involves independent retailers coordinating their efforts?
Which behavior forms must a channel captain influence?
Which behavior forms must a channel captain influence?
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What is the key focus of reverse logistics?
What is the key focus of reverse logistics?
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Which element is NOT part of the six elements of communication?
Which element is NOT part of the six elements of communication?
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What is the main purpose of personal selling?
What is the main purpose of personal selling?
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In the hierarchy of effects, which stage comes immediately after 'interest'?
In the hierarchy of effects, which stage comes immediately after 'interest'?
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Which type of advertising is primarily used to inform potential customers about a new product?
Which type of advertising is primarily used to inform potential customers about a new product?
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Which of the following is an advantage of mobile marketing?
Which of the following is an advantage of mobile marketing?
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What is the main focus of public relations?
What is the main focus of public relations?
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What factor does NOT influence the scheduling of advertisements?
What factor does NOT influence the scheduling of advertisements?
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Which strategy is aimed at consumers rather than channel members?
Which strategy is aimed at consumers rather than channel members?
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What is one benefit of reverse logistics?
What is one benefit of reverse logistics?
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Which of the following best describes 'scrambled merchandising'?
Which of the following best describes 'scrambled merchandising'?
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What does the 'eight-second rule' refer to in online marketing?
What does the 'eight-second rule' refer to in online marketing?
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Which of the following elements contributes to a website's 'community' aspect?
Which of the following elements contributes to a website's 'community' aspect?
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What is the primary focus of a specialty outlet store?
What is the primary focus of a specialty outlet store?
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What is one reason why consumers might prefer shopping online?
What is one reason why consumers might prefer shopping online?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the 7 C's of website design?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 7 C's of website design?
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What does 'webrooming' indicate about consumer behavior?
What does 'webrooming' indicate about consumer behavior?
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What distinguishes micro-influencers from macro influencers?
What distinguishes micro-influencers from macro influencers?
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Which statement best describes LinkedIn's primary purpose?
Which statement best describes LinkedIn's primary purpose?
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What is the formula for calculating Customer Engagement Rate (CER) on Twitter?
What is the formula for calculating Customer Engagement Rate (CER) on Twitter?
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Which stage of the sales process involves identifying and qualifying prospects?
Which stage of the sales process involves identifying and qualifying prospects?
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What role do missionary salespeople primarily play in a sales team?
What role do missionary salespeople primarily play in a sales team?
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What type of content does NOT typically engage social media audiences?
What type of content does NOT typically engage social media audiences?
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Which of the following is an essential element for college students when creating a LinkedIn profile?
Which of the following is an essential element for college students when creating a LinkedIn profile?
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In terms of social media influence, which type of influencer typically has the largest following?
In terms of social media influence, which type of influencer typically has the largest following?
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What is a key aspect of the preapproach stage in sales?
What is a key aspect of the preapproach stage in sales?
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Which technique is NOT commonly used in the closing stage of a sale?
Which technique is NOT commonly used in the closing stage of a sale?
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What does the formula selling presentation emphasize?
What does the formula selling presentation emphasize?
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Which type of objection handling involves agreeing with the customer to neutralize their concerns?
Which type of objection handling involves agreeing with the customer to neutralize their concerns?
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What is the primary goal during the follow-up stage of sales?
What is the primary goal during the follow-up stage of sales?
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In sales force organisation by geography, which of the following is most likely to be a consideration?
In sales force organisation by geography, which of the following is most likely to be a consideration?
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What is a primary function of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
What is a primary function of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
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What aspect does emotional intelligence NOT encompass in sales force recruitment?
What aspect does emotional intelligence NOT encompass in sales force recruitment?
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Flashcards
Channel Intermediary Functions
Channel Intermediary Functions
Transactional, logistical, and facilitating functions performed by channel intermediaries to facilitate the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer.
Channel Structures
Channel Structures
Different ways of organizing intermediaries (e.g., retailers, wholesalers) to reach consumers or business customers; influencing time, place, form, or possession utilities.
Forward Integration
Forward Integration
A strategy where a producer owns the intermediary at the next level down.
Channel Captain
Channel Captain
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Reverse Logistics
Reverse Logistics
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IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications)
IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications)
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Advertising
Advertising
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Personal Selling
Personal Selling
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Pioneering Advertising
Pioneering Advertising
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Reach (in advertising)
Reach (in advertising)
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Frequency (in advertising)
Frequency (in advertising)
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Push Strategy
Push Strategy
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Pull Strategy
Pull Strategy
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Breadth of Product Line
Breadth of Product Line
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Depth of Product Line
Depth of Product Line
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Scrambled Merchandising
Scrambled Merchandising
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Category Killer
Category Killer
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Wheel of Retailing
Wheel of Retailing
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Website Design Elements (7Cs)
Website Design Elements (7Cs)
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Consumer Motivations for Online Shopping (6Cs)
Consumer Motivations for Online Shopping (6Cs)
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Micro-influencer
Micro-influencer
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Macro-influencer
Macro-influencer
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Mega-influencer
Mega-influencer
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LinkedIn for B2B
LinkedIn for B2B
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Customer Engagement Rate (CER)
Customer Engagement Rate (CER)
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Missionary Salesperson
Missionary Salesperson
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Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
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Prospecting Stage
Prospecting Stage
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Preapproach Stage
Preapproach Stage
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Approach Stage
Approach Stage
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Presentation Stage
Presentation Stage
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Closing Stage
Closing Stage
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Follow-up Stage
Follow-up Stage
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Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
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CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
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Salesforce Automation
Salesforce Automation
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Study Notes
Channel Intermediaries
- Intermediaries perform transactional, logistical, and facilitating functions.
- Transactional functions include buying, selling, risk-taking, and assorting.
- Logistical functions include sorting, transporting, and financing.
- Facilitating functions include grading, marketing information, and research.
Different Channel Structures
- Middlemen are intermediaries between manufacturers and end-users.
- Agents/brokers act on behalf of manufacturers.
- Wholesalers sell to other intermediaries (usually retailers), commonly in consumer markets.
- Retailers sell to consumers.
- Distributors perform various distribution tasks, and the term is common in business markets.
- Dealers are a more general term often interchangeable with distributor, retailer, or wholesaler.
Marketing Utilities
- Time, place, form, and possession utilities are provided by intermediaries.
Integration
- Forward integration occurs when a producer owns the intermediary at the next level (e.g., a retailer owning a manufacturing operation).
- Backward integration occurs when a retailer owns a manufacturing operation.
- Contractual arrangements between independent product and distribution firms can also integrate efforts.
Channel Captain
- Coordinates and influences channel members.
- Influence is exerted through economic incentives, expertise, shared identity, and legal rights (contractual agreements).
Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management
- Logistics management focuses on satisfying customer requirements, efficient organization and flow, and cost-effective decisions.
- Supply chain management integrates information and logistics across companies, creating value for consumers, managing recyclable materials, and reducing waste.
Website Design Elements (7Cs)
- Context: Site's design and visual appeal.
- Content: Site's information (sounds, images, text, and videos).
- Customization: Modifying site for particular users.
- Connection: Site's links to other sites.
- Commerce: Site's commercial transactions (sales).
- Communication: Site's interaction with users (site to consumer, consumer to site, or two-way).
- Community: Site's support for user interaction.
Consumer Utilities
- Time utility, place utility, form utility, and possession utility are provided by retailers.
Breadth and Depth of Product Line
- Breadth refers to the number of different product lines a seller carries.
- Depth refers to the number of items within each product line.
Wheel of Retailing
- The wheel describes a typical pattern retailers follow in terms of price, assortment, service, and profit margins.
Advertising Media
- Media types vary in their reach, cost, and target demographics.
- Consider target audience habits, product attributes, and message complexity when selecting media.
Promotional Budgeting
- Continuous, flighting, and pulse schedules are used to budget promotion.
Push vs Pull Strategies
- Push marketing targets intermediaries for promotion and distribution.
- Pull marketing targets consumers with promotions generating demand for the product.
Hierarchy of Effects
- Awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption are stages in a consumer's decision process.
Advertising Forms
- Pioneering/informational ads introduce a new product.
- Competitive/persuasive ads persuade consumers to buy the product from that company over competitors.
- Reminder ads increase the awareness and recognition of an existing product.
Influencer Marketing
- Influencers (micro, macro, and mega) reach target audiences through online platforms.
Customer Relationship Management
- CRM systems converge technology (computer, information, and internet) to improve business relationships, and to build customer value.
Forms of Salespeople, Team Selling, and Sales Process
- Forms of salespeople: identifying creative solutions, easing customers' buying processes, making after-sale follow-ups.
- Team selling: Conference and seminar selling combine efforts to handle sales.
- Sales process involves prospecting, pre-approach, approach, presentation, close, and follow-up.
Sales Management Principles
- Include aspects of: lead identification and qualification, sales force organization, sales plan implementation, sales force evaluation.
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Test your understanding of channel intermediaries with this quiz. Explore the functions they perform, different channel structures, and the marketing utilities provided. Identify key roles such as agents, wholesalers, and retailers within the distribution process.