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A manufacturer offers a retailer a financial incentive to prominently display their product in-store. This is an example of which pricing strategy?

  • Psychological pricing
  • Discount
  • Allowance (correct)
  • Segmented pricing

A company sells the same product at different prices depending on the location of the customer, with higher prices for customers further away. This is an example of which pricing strategy?

  • Promotional pricing
  • Personalized pricing
  • Dynamic pricing
  • Geographical pricing (correct)

A retailer sells a product at a price slightly above its perceived value to create an impression of high quality. This is an example of which pricing strategy?

  • Segmented pricing
  • Reference pricing
  • Promotional pricing
  • Psychological pricing (correct)

A company charges all customers the same price for delivered goods, regardless of their location. This is an example of which pricing strategy?

<p>Uniform-delivered pricing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An online retailer dynamically adjusts the price of their products based on individual customer behavior and purchase history. This is an example of which pricing strategy?

<p>Personalized pricing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company focuses on the specific needs of a large group of customers sharing similar interests. This strategy involves dividing a market based on consumer knowledge, attitudes, uses, or responses to a product. What type of segmentation is being utilized?

<p>Behavioral Segmentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company launches a new product specifically tailored for a particular geographic location, catering to the unique requirements of that region. Which marketing strategy does this reflect?

<p>Local Marketing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company offers a single product with uniform marketing efforts to all consumers, regardless of their individual needs or preferences. Which marketing strategy does this company utilize?

<p>Undifferentiated Marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company develops a distinct and favorable image of its product in the minds of consumers, emphasizing its unique features and benefits. This is a strategy that focuses on creating a clear and memorable understanding of a product's place in the market. What is this strategy called?

<p>Product Positioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company realizes it can serve a specific group of customers who have particular needs related to fitness and health. They design a unique line of products and marketing campaigns targeting this group. What type of market coverage strategy are they employing?

<p>Concentrated Marketing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company identifies customers who have a strong preference for organic and sustainable products, regardless of their geographic location. They develop a marketing strategy that reaches out to these customers globally. Which segmentation approach is being used in this scenario?

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A company focuses on the various reasons why customers buy their product. They categorize their customers based on the primary benefits they seek from the product. What type of segmentation is being used here?

<p>Benefit Segmentation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By providing superior customer service and unique product features, a company aims to stand out from its competition. What is this strategy called?

<p>Competitive Advantage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company is developing a new, innovative product and aims to maximize profits from early adopters. Which pricing strategy would be most suitable in this scenario?

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A manufacturer of printers decides to sell ink cartridges at a significantly higher markup than the printer itself. Which pricing strategy is this an example of?

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A company is considering offering a discount to customers who purchase a software package along with a hardware device. Which pricing strategy does this exemplify?

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A company produces a main product and generates a by-product during the manufacturing process. This by-product has minimal value but incurs disposal costs. Which pricing strategy would likely be implemented for this by-product?

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A company is launching a new product and wants to quickly capture a large market share, prioritizing sales volume over maximizing profits in the initial phase. Which pricing strategy would be most appropriate?

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A company producing a product with a high degree of technical complexity and customer value aims for a competitive advantage through differentiation and premium pricing. Which pricing strategy aligns with this goal?

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A company sells a line of luxury watches with prices ranging from $500 to $5000. Which pricing strategy is being employed in this scenario?

<p>Product line pricing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company is developing a new product and wants to ensure that the final selling price will be competitive in the market while still generating a target profit margin. Which pricing strategy would be most appropriate in this case?

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What is the primary purpose of market segmentation?

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Which of the following best describes customer equity?

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Which element is NOT a part of the marketing mix (4 Ps)?

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What does customer engagement marketing primarily focus on?

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In the context of marketing strategy, what is positioning?

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What is partner relationship management primarily concerned with?

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Which of the following best represents customer lifetime value?

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What differentiates differentiation from positioning in marketing?

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Which of the following best describes differentiation in marketing?

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In the context of market targeting, what is evaluated to select a market segment?

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Which type of segmentation focuses on the age and life stages of consumers?

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What does positioning aim to achieve for a product?

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Which segmentation approach divides the market based on social class and personality traits?

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What distinguishes hyperlocal social marketing from other types of marketing?

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Which of the following characterizes income segmentation?

<p>Classifying consumers into different income brackets for pricing strategies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a value proposition primarily aimed to address?

<p>Why a customer should choose a brand over others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a specialty product?

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What is primarily analyzed during the purchase process of a shopping product?

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Which type of product is unlikely to be considered by consumers until a need arises?

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What does a positioning statement typically include?

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How is a consumer product by definition categorized?

<p>As something bought for personal consumption by final consumers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes social marketing?

<p>It uses business marketing to influence consumer behaviors for societal benefit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic measured in product quality?

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Flashcards

Behavioral Segmentation

Dividing a market into groups based on how customers think, feel, and use a product.

Occasion Segmentation

Dividing a market based on when customers buy, use, or think of a product.

Benefit Segmentation

Dividing a market based on the benefits customers seek from a product.

Differentiated Marketing

A strategy where a company targets multiple market segments with tailored offers for each.

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Concentrated Marketing

A strategy where a company focuses on a large share of one or a few specific market segments.

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Individual Marketing

Tailoring products and marketing to individual customers' needs.

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Product Positioning

The way consumers perceive a product in relation to its competitors.

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Competitive Advantage

An advantage over competitors achieved through lower prices or greater benefits.

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Customer-perceived value

The value a customer places on a product based on its benefits compared to the cost, considering alternatives.

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Customer satisfaction

A customer's positive feeling when a product's performance matches or exceeds their expectations.

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Customer-engagement marketing

Engaging customers directly and continuously to shape brand conversations, experiences, and community.

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Partner relationship management

Collaborating with partners inside and outside the company to deliver greater value to customers.

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Customer lifetime value

The total value of all purchases a customer is expected to make over their lifetime of patronage.

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Share of customer

The proportion of a customer's spending in a product category captured by a company.

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Customer equity

The total combined customer lifetime values of all a company's customers.

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Internet of Things (IoT)

A digital environment where everything and everyone is interconnected.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs, characteristics, or behaviors.

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Market Targeting

Evaluating each segment's attractiveness and selecting one or more to target.

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Differentiation

Creating a unique value proposition for a product to stand out from competitors.

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Positioning

Positioning a product in the minds of consumers to occupy a clear, desirable place relative to competitors.

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Geographic Segmentation

Dividing a market based on geographic locations, like countries, regions, or neighborhoods.

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Demographic Segmentation

Dividing a market based on age, gender, income, occupation, etc.

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Psychographic Segmentation

Dividing a market based on consumer lifestyles, values, and personalities.

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Hyperlocal Social Marketing

Targeting customers within very specific locations using highly localized social media marketing.

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Value Proposition

The full mix of benefits a brand offers, answering the question "Why should I buy your brand?" Companies must create a compelling value proposition to make their products stand out.

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Positioning Statement

A concise statement summarizing a brand's positioning. It outlines the target audience, the brand, and its unique selling point (what makes it different).

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Product

Anything offered to a market to address a need or want.

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Service

An intangible offering that provides benefit or satisfaction, without ownership.

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Consumer product

A product purchased by the ultimate consumer for personal use.

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Convenience product

Products bought frequently, with minimal effort and comparison.

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Shopping product

Products that consumers compare based on factors like quality, price, and style before buying.

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Specialty product

Unique products with strong brand recognition that consumers are willing to go out of their way for.

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Cost-based pricing

Setting prices based on the costs of producing, distributing, and selling the product plus a fair rate of return for effort and risk.

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Fixed costs

Costs that do not vary with production or sales level.

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Variable costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production.

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Total costs

The sum of the fixed and variable costs for any given level of production.

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Experience curve

The drop in the average per-unit production cost that comes with accumulated production experience.

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Break-even pricing

Setting a price to break even on the costs of making and marketing a product, or setting price to make a target return.

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Market-skimming pricing

Setting a high price for a new product to skim maximum revenues layer by layer from customer segments in line with their willingness to pay.

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Market-penetration pricing

Setting a low price for a new product in order to quickly attract buyers and gain a large market share.

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Discount

A price reduction offered for a limited time or for buying larger quantities.

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Allowance

Money paid by manufacturers to retailers for promoting their products.

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Segmented pricing

Setting different prices for the same product or service based on factors other than cost.

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Psychological pricing

Pricing that considers how consumers perceive value and price, not just economic factors.

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Reference prices

Prices that consumers use as a benchmark when evaluating a product's price.

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Study Notes

Key Marketing Concepts

  • Marketing: The set of strategies and activities through which companies acquire and engage customers, build strong customer relationships, and create superior customer value to capture value from customers in return.
  • Marketing Process: Involves understanding the marketplace and customer needs and wants; designing a customer value-driven marketing strategy; constructing a value-delivering marketing mix; engaging customers and building profitable relationships; capturing value from customers.

Consumer Needs, Wants, and Demands

  • Need: The difference between a consumer's actual state and their desired state; a feeling of deprivation. Includes physical needs (food, clothing), social needs (belonging, affection), individual needs (learning, self-expression).
  • Want: A desire for a product to satisfy a need in a specific way, influenced by individual history, learning experiences, and cultural context.
  • Demand: Occurs when a consumer has the buying power to satisfy a want. Human wants backed by buying power.

Core Marketplace Concepts

  • Market Offerings: A combination of products, services, solutions, and experiences designed to satisfy a need or want.
  • Market: All actual and potential buyers of a product or service.

Marketing Concepts

  • Production Concept: Consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable. The company focuses on improving production and distribution efficiency.
  • Product Concept: Consumers will favor products that offer most quality, performance, and features. The company focuses on product improvements.
  • Selling Concept: Consumers will not buy enough of the company's products unless it undertakes a large-scale selling and promotion effort. Intensive selling and promotion focused on existing products.
  • Marketing Concept: Achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors. Focuses on customer needs & wants.
  • Societal Marketing Concept: Considering consumers' wants, the company's own needs, long-run consumers & societal interests, making sustainable marketing strategies a top priority.

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