Marketing Mix Concepts

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What is the primary goal of persuasive promotion?

To remind customers about an established product

To encourage purchases and build brand loyalty (correct)

To provide detailed product information

To generate brand awareness through mass media

Which of the following is a characteristic of reminder promotional techniques?

They maintain customer awareness of established products (correct)

They are typically used for new product launches

They rely on social media for promotion

They are suitable for products in the growth stage

Which of these marketing strategies is most cost-effective?

Television advertising

Above the line (ATL) promotion

Sponsorships

Below the line (BTL) promotion (correct)

What is a key advantage of above the line (ATL) promotion?

It has the potential to reach a large number of customers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common factor that makes slogans effective?

They are memorable due to simplicity and catchy tunes Signup and view all the answers

What role do logos play for a firm?

They symbolize the company’s products and enhance recognition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'word-of-mouth promotion' primarily rely on?

Oral communication between individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which promotional strategy might firms use when facing liquidity problems?

Implementing extension strategies for declining products Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using sales promotion as a marketing strategy?

It may increase marketing costs and reduce profit margins. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of sales promotion?

Celebrity endorsements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of point of sales promotion?

To promote products while customers are buying. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process of publicity?

Media coverage that promotes a firm without direct payment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant drawback of personal selling as a promotional method?

Sales agents can be expensive to hire. Signup and view all the answers

Sponsorship primarily involves providing what in exchange for publicity?

Financial support and resources. Signup and view all the answers

What are ATL and BTL methods in the context of promotional mix?

Above the line and below the line marketing methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which promotion technique is effective in distracting customers from rival firms?

Sales promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of informative promotion?

To influence purchasing decisions by providing sufficient information Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of penetration pricing?

It may lead customers to perceive the products as inferior Signup and view all the answers

Which pricing strategy involves rounding down prices to make them seem lower?

Psychological pricing Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is price skimming typically used?

For high-tech products with recovery costs from research and development Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is often employed by supermarkets to attract a large number of customers?

Loss Leader pricing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of a promotional strategy?

To entertain Signup and view all the answers

Which of these strategies relies heavily on customer perception and may not be suitable for service providers such as taxi firms?

Psychological pricing Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk of using a cost-plus pricing strategy?

It focuses too much on the firm’s costs rather than market demand Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Marketing Mix

Marketing is the process of anticipating, identifying, and fulfilling customer needs profitably.
Market leadership is characterized by the highest market share in a given market.
Market orientation focuses on producing sellable products, rather than selling products that can be made.
Market share is the percentage a firm's sales revenue holds in an industry's total revenue.
Market size is the magnitude of an industry's value, typically measured in revenue over a specific time period.
Product orientation concentrates on production, prioritizing what can be made over what customers want.
Consumer profiles encompass demographic and psychographic traits of consumers in diverse markets.
Differentiation is the act of distinguishing a product or service from competitors in the market.
Market segmentation is the grouping of similar customer types based on shared characteristics for targeted marketing strategies.
Convenience sampling involves selecting readily available subjects, often relying on volunteers.
Focus groups comprise small discussion groups to gain insights into customer attitudes and behaviors.
Interviews are in-depth discussions between an interviewer and interviewee, used to explore perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and underlying circumstances.

Market Analysis & Research

Market analysis identifies the characteristics and trends of a specific product or industry.
Market research gathers data on customer opinions, beliefs, and preferences to understand and anticipate needs.
Observation assesses customer behaviors in real-world situations or controlled settings.
The target population comprises all potential customers in a particular market.
Primary research collects new, original data to solve a specific problem.
Qualitative research uses non-numerical data for insights into customer attitudes, beliefs, and preferences.
Quantitative research utilizes numerical data to understand market behavior.
Random sampling ensures every member of a population has an equal chance of selection.
Sample represents a portion of the broader population, chosen for research purposes.
The marketing mix is a combination of components used to successfully market a product, including product, price, place, and promotion.

Pricing Strategies

Cost-plus pricing involves adding a profit margin to the cost of production per unit.
Penetration pricing sets low initial prices to gain market share.
Price skimming sets high initial prices for new products to maximize early revenue.
Psychological pricing utilizes numbers ending in .99 to make prices seem lower.
Loss leader pricing sets prices below cost to attract customers to purchase additional products.

Distribution Channels

Distribution channels are the pathways a product takes from manufacturer to consumer.
Distributors are independent businesses that handle product distribution in the market.
Retailers directly sell goods or services to consumers.
Wholesalers purchase goods in bulk from producers to sell to retailers.

Promotion Strategies

Informative promotion provides knowledge about a product to influence customer decisions.
Persuasive promotion aims to convince customers to buy a particular product over competitors.
Informative and persuasive strategies target various stages of the customer journey.
Reminder promotion keeps the brand in consumers' minds to encourage repeat purchases, especially for mature products.
Above-the-line promotion involves mass media advertising, while below-the-line promotion uses non-mass media.
Public relations aims to build and maintain a positive image for the firm, rather than specific product promotion.
Sales promotion activities aim at boosting sales temporarily, featuring incentives such as discounts.

Key Terms

Segmentation is the process of dividing a diverse market into smaller, homogeneous groups based on common traits.
Market research, both primary and secondary, is crucial for understanding the market, informing strategic decisions, and maximizing opportunities.

Types of Research

Primary market research involves collecting original data directly through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
Secondary market research analyzes existing data from external sources like government reports, market reports, and academic studies.

Brand Development

Brand awareness is the extent to which consumers recognize and remember a brand.
Brand development involves enhancing and boosting brand image and reputation for increased consumer loyalty.
Brand value measures the worth added by a brand beyond a product's basic functional properties.
Packaging significantly impacts customer perceptions regarding a product.
Brand loyalty reflects consumers' preference for a particular brand over others.

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