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What characteristic best defines 'product layers'?
What characteristic best defines 'product layers'?
Which of the following is considered a key element of product planning?
Which of the following is considered a key element of product planning?
What is the main purpose of the product life cycle model?
What is the main purpose of the product life cycle model?
Which promotional tool is classified as a traditional method?
Which promotional tool is classified as a traditional method?
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What aspect of integrated marketing communication emphasizes the need for consistency?
What aspect of integrated marketing communication emphasizes the need for consistency?
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What does the core benefit of a product represent?
What does the core benefit of a product represent?
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Which type of consumer product is characterized by frequent purchases and low costs?
Which type of consumer product is characterized by frequent purchases and low costs?
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What is product differentiation primarily focused on?
What is product differentiation primarily focused on?
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What is the main purpose of packaging a product?
What is the main purpose of packaging a product?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic that affects the rate of product diffusion?
Which of the following is not a characteristic that affects the rate of product diffusion?
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What is the difference between line extensions and brand extensions?
What is the difference between line extensions and brand extensions?
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Which type of innovation introduces radical changes that alter consumer behavior significantly?
Which type of innovation introduces radical changes that alter consumer behavior significantly?
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What distinguishes national brands from store brands?
What distinguishes national brands from store brands?
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What does brand equity refer to?
What does brand equity refer to?
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What risk is associated with adding new product lines to a firm’s offerings?
What risk is associated with adding new product lines to a firm’s offerings?
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What is integrated marketing communication primarily concerned with?
What is integrated marketing communication primarily concerned with?
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What is a positioning statement meant to articulate?
What is a positioning statement meant to articulate?
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Which of the following is NOT a traditional promotional tool?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional promotional tool?
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What is a key factor in developing the right promotional mix?
What is a key factor in developing the right promotional mix?
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Sales promotion aimed specifically at consumers is referred to as what?
Sales promotion aimed specifically at consumers is referred to as what?
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Why is digital technology significant in marketing communications?
Why is digital technology significant in marketing communications?
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How does public relations differ from advertising?
How does public relations differ from advertising?
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What distinguishes personal selling from other promotional tools?
What distinguishes personal selling from other promotional tools?
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Which of the following describes the concept of push strategies in marketing?
Which of the following describes the concept of push strategies in marketing?
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What is advergaming?
What is advergaming?
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Study Notes
Products and Services
- A product is anything an organization offers to meet consumer needs, including goods and services.
- Services are intangible products with distinct qualities, such as variability, inseparability, and perishability.
Layers of a Product
- Core Benefit: The fundamental need satisfied by the product.
- Actual Product: The tangible item that delivers the core benefit.
- Augmented Product: Additional features or services that provide a competitive advantage.
Product Classifications
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Consumer Products:
- Convenience Products: Low-cost items purchased frequently.
- Shopping Products: Higher-cost items bought less often.
- Specialty Products: Expensive items rarely purchased.
- Unsought Products: Goods with low consumer interest.
- Business Products: Used in production or operations, including installations, accessory equipment, and raw materials.
Product Differentiation and Quality
- Product Differentiation: Unique attributes that distinguish a product from competitors.
- Product Quality: Assessed through quality level (performance) and consistency (reliability).
Product Features and Benefits
- Product Features: Specific characteristics defining a product.
- Customer Benefits: Advantages gained from product features.
Product Lines and Mix
- Product Line: Group of related products.
- Product Mix: Total assortment of product lines and items offered by a firm.
- Cannibalization: Risk of new products reducing sales of existing products.
Branding
- Brand: Identity of a product that differentiates it from competitors, includes name, symbol, and design.
- Brand Equity: The overall value of a brand to the organization.
- Brand Extensions: New products in different categories using an existing brand name.
- Licensing: Acquiring rights to use another company’s branding.
Packaging
- Protects the product and provides essential information.
- Facilitates storage and suggests product uses.
- Plays a crucial role in attracting and promoting the brand.
Types of Innovation
- Discontinuous Innovation: Radically new ideas altering consumer lifestyles.
- Dynamically Continuous Innovation: Significant changes to existing products.
- Continuous Innovation: Minor modifications to existing products.
New Product Development Process
- The process includes stages from idea generation to market introduction, requiring careful research and planning.
Product Adoption and Diffusion
- Adoption rate varies by consumer type; first adopters are risk-takers, while laggards adopt late.
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Diffusion Rate Determinants:
- Observability: Visibility to other consumers.
- Trialability: Ease of sampling the product.
- Complexity: Understandability of the product.
- Compatibility: Fit with prior experiences.
- Relative Advantage: Benefits compared to existing products.
Promotion and Integrated Marketing Communication
- Promotion: Marketing communication aimed at influencing consumer purchase decisions through information and persuasion.
- The goal is to create a consistent and unified message across various channels.
Promotional Mix
- Promotional Channels: Include traditional tools like advertising and sales promotions, as well as emerging tools like product placements.
- Emerging Tools: Digital technology reshapes promotional strategies; consumers expect personalized communication.
Traditional Promotional Tools
- Advertising: Paid non-personal communication to influence target audiences.
- Sales Promotion: Activities to stimulate short-term sales, targeting consumers and distributors.
- Public Relations: Building positive relationships with various stakeholders, including managing publicity.
Personal Selling
- Direct, personal interaction with potential buyers to sell products, characterized by a tailored approach.
Factors for Developing the Right Promotional Mix
- Considerations include product characteristics, life cycle, target audience, budget, and competitive environment.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 12 of product and promotion strategies, elaborating on product characteristics, classifications, and differentiation. It also covers essential elements of product planning, innovation, and the life cycle of products. Alongside these, the quiz addresses integrated marketing communications and the development of promotional messages.
