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What is a potential negative consequence of brand extension?
What is a potential negative consequence of brand extension?
- Misalignment between core brand and extension (correct)
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
- Improved brand recognition
- Increased brand loyalty
What should be evaluated to ensure successful brand extension?
What should be evaluated to ensure successful brand extension?
- The history of the brand
- Consumer perceptions of core brand attributes (correct)
- The total number of products offered
- Celebrity endorsements of the brand
What can happen if brand extensions are not properly aligned with the core brand?
What can happen if brand extensions are not properly aligned with the core brand?
- Brand dilution (correct)
- Increased market share
- Higher sales revenue
- Stronger brand loyalty
Which of the following statements is true regarding brand extensions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding brand extensions?
What is the reasoning behind Kate Spade's closure of the Saturday stores?
What is the reasoning behind Kate Spade's closure of the Saturday stores?
What does product line breadth refer to?
What does product line breadth refer to?
Which product is NOT listed under the oral care category?
Which product is NOT listed under the oral care category?
What defines a brand in the context of product categorization?
What defines a brand in the context of product categorization?
Which example represents a product line depth?
Which example represents a product line depth?
What is an example of a product category in the home care line?
What is an example of a product category in the home care line?
Which of the following products is categorized under pet nutrition?
Which of the following products is categorized under pet nutrition?
Which brand is associated with hand wash products?
Which brand is associated with hand wash products?
What type of product would NOT be considered part of personal care?
What type of product would NOT be considered part of personal care?
What is a benefit of using a family branding strategy?
What is a benefit of using a family branding strategy?
Which statement correctly describes individual branding?
Which statement correctly describes individual branding?
What is one of the main risks of brand extension?
What is one of the main risks of brand extension?
What characteristic is NOT important when choosing a brand name?
What characteristic is NOT important when choosing a brand name?
What does the term 'brand extension' refer to?
What does the term 'brand extension' refer to?
How can brand synergy among complementary products be beneficial?
How can brand synergy among complementary products be beneficial?
In terms of legal considerations, which factor is critical when naming a brand?
In terms of legal considerations, which factor is critical when naming a brand?
Which example illustrates brand dilution?
Which example illustrates brand dilution?
What do convenience products typically require from consumers?
What do convenience products typically require from consumers?
Which option best describes the difference between product mix breadth and product line depth?
Which option best describes the difference between product mix breadth and product line depth?
Which type of product typically requires consumers to put in a significant amount of effort prior to purchase?
Which type of product typically requires consumers to put in a significant amount of effort prior to purchase?
What are the components of brand equity?
What are the components of brand equity?
What advantage do brands provide to consumers?
What advantage do brands provide to consumers?
How do packaging and labeling contribute to a firm's overall strategy?
How do packaging and labeling contribute to a firm's overall strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a type of consumer product?
Which of the following is NOT a type of consumer product?
What is a characteristic of unsought products?
What is a characteristic of unsought products?
What is the practice of marketing two or more brands together known as?
What is the practice of marketing two or more brands together known as?
What does brand licensing allow one firm to do?
What does brand licensing allow one firm to do?
What is a key benefit of effective packaging?
What is a key benefit of effective packaging?
What information do labels on products provide to consumers?
What information do labels on products provide to consumers?
What practice should be avoided when extending a brand?
What practice should be avoided when extending a brand?
Which product is likely a result of brand licensing?
Which product is likely a result of brand licensing?
What role does packaging play in competitive markets?
What role does packaging play in competitive markets?
How many grams of protein does siggi's® yogurt contain per serving, as indicated on its label?
How many grams of protein does siggi's® yogurt contain per serving, as indicated on its label?
Which of the following best describes product line breadth?
Which of the following best describes product line breadth?
Which product is an example of a household cleaner in the product mix?
Which product is an example of a household cleaner in the product mix?
What is the purpose of product categorization?
What is the purpose of product categorization?
Which of the following represents an incorrect association of product categories?
Which of the following represents an incorrect association of product categories?
Which product can be classified under the pet nutrition category?
Which product can be classified under the pet nutrition category?
What aspect of a brand is characterized by names, designs, or symbols?
What aspect of a brand is characterized by names, designs, or symbols?
Which of these products exemplifies depth within the oral care product line?
Which of these products exemplifies depth within the oral care product line?
In the context of product lines, what signifies the uniqueness of a seller's offerings?
In the context of product lines, what signifies the uniqueness of a seller's offerings?
Which element is essential in creating positive brand associations among consumers?
Which element is essential in creating positive brand associations among consumers?
What is a primary advantage of brand loyalty for companies?
What is a primary advantage of brand loyalty for companies?
Which of the following best describes brand equity in the context of consumer knowledge?
Which of the following best describes brand equity in the context of consumer knowledge?
How does perceived value influence consumer decisions at First Choice Haircutters?
How does perceived value influence consumer decisions at First Choice Haircutters?
What role do jingles play in brand recognition?
What role do jingles play in brand recognition?
Which factor is crucial for developing brand associations in consumers' minds?
Which factor is crucial for developing brand associations in consumers' minds?
Which statement accurately captures the essence of brand loyalty?
Which statement accurately captures the essence of brand loyalty?
What is typically a characteristic of brands that exhibit high brand equity?
What is typically a characteristic of brands that exhibit high brand equity?
What can be inferred about the relationship between core brand attributes and successful brand extensions?
What can be inferred about the relationship between core brand attributes and successful brand extensions?
Which of the following illustrates a major risk associated with brand extension?
Which of the following illustrates a major risk associated with brand extension?
What is one possible outcome of a poorly executed brand extension, as exemplified by Kate Spade?
What is one possible outcome of a poorly executed brand extension, as exemplified by Kate Spade?
Which statement best describes a consequence of brand dilution?
Which statement best describes a consequence of brand dilution?
Which factor should be primarily considered to evaluate the fit between a core brand and its extension?
Which factor should be primarily considered to evaluate the fit between a core brand and its extension?
What is a key characteristic of family branding as practiced by Kraft?
What is a key characteristic of family branding as practiced by Kraft?
Which factor is NOT critical when choosing a brand name for effective marketing?
Which factor is NOT critical when choosing a brand name for effective marketing?
What was a major consequence of Zippo extending its brand with an unrelated product?
What was a major consequence of Zippo extending its brand with an unrelated product?
The strategy of using individual brand names for each product is referred to as what?
The strategy of using individual brand names for each product is referred to as what?
What is a potential risk associated with multiple brand extensions under a single name?
What is a potential risk associated with multiple brand extensions under a single name?
Which of the following describes a benefit of brand extension?
Which of the following describes a benefit of brand extension?
What should companies ensure to mitigate risks when extending their brand?
What should companies ensure to mitigate risks when extending their brand?
Which option best describes an appropriate condition for brand extension?
Which option best describes an appropriate condition for brand extension?
What is the primary purpose of cobranding in marketing?
What is the primary purpose of cobranding in marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a component of brand licensing?
Which of the following is NOT a component of brand licensing?
What key functionality does packaging serve for a product?
What key functionality does packaging serve for a product?
What type of information do labels provide to consumers during their purchasing process?
What type of information do labels provide to consumers during their purchasing process?
In what scenario is a brand extension likely to distance itself from its core brand?
In what scenario is a brand extension likely to distance itself from its core brand?
What is a significant risk associated with improper brand extension?
What is a significant risk associated with improper brand extension?
How does brand licensing typically function between two firms?
How does brand licensing typically function between two firms?
What does the packaging of a product primarily aim to achieve in terms of consumer behavior?
What does the packaging of a product primarily aim to achieve in terms of consumer behavior?
Study Notes
Product Types
- Consumer products are classified based on how consumers purchase them.
- Specialty products are products consumers are willing to put significant effort into finding.
- Shopping products are products consumers will compare options and prices before purchasing.
- Convenience products are products consumers need frequently and purchase without much thought.
- Unsought products are products consumers do not normally think about buying.
- Product mix refers to all products offered by a firm and includes various product lines.
- Product lines are associated items that consumers use together or group as similar.
Product Mix and Product Line Decisions
- Product mix breadth refers to the number of product lines a firm offers.
- Product line depth refers to the number of products within a product line.
Branding
- Brands differentiate sellers from each other by using names, designs, or other identifying features.
- Brand loyalty insulates firms from competition.
Branding Strategies
- Family branding uses the same brand name for different products.
- Individual branding uses different brand names for each product.
- Brand extension uses a well-established brand name for new products.
- Brand dilution occurs when too many extensions result in a weakened brand.
- Cobranding involves marketing two or more brands together on a product or promotion.
- Brand licensing allows one firm to use another firm's brand name for a fee.
Packaging and Labeling
- Packaging contributes to brand recognition, differentiation, and marketing.
- Labelling provides information for consumers to make purchase decisions.
- Labels are important for product information and marketing strategies.
Patagonia
- A for-profit company dedicated to social responsibility and environmental issues.
- Emphasizes sustainability and socially conscious consumption.
- Creates high-quality products.
Product Mix and Product Line Decisions
- A product mix is an assortment of items that customers see as reasonable substitutes for one another.
- Product line breadth refers to the number of different product lines that a company offers.
- Product line depth refers to the number of items offered within each product line.
- Brands are names, terms, designs, symbols, or any other features that identify a seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers.
- Jingle is an audio message about the brand composed of words or distinctive music.
Value of Branding
- Branding provides a way for a product to stand out from those of competitors.
- Consumers can easily identify a product by a brand and its unique identity.
Brand Equity
- Brand equity is the value of a brand.
- Brand awareness is a measure of how many consumers in a market are familiar with the brand and what it stands for.
- Perceived value is how customers view the value of a brand.
- Brand associations are the mental links consumers make between a brand and its key product attributes such as the logo, slogan, or a famous personality.
- Brand loyalty is the likelihood that customers will continue to purchase a brand.
Branding Strategies: Brand Ownership
- Brand ownership refers to who owns a brand. This can either be manufacturer, private label, or distributor brand.
Naming Brands and Product Lines
- Family brand strategy involves using a combination of the company brand name and the individual brand name to distinguish a firm’s products.
- Individual brand strategy involves using individual brand names for each of a firm’s products.
Choosing a Name
- A brand name should be descriptive and suggestive of the benefits and qualities of the product.
- A good brand name is also easy to pronounce, recognize, and remember.
- It is important to register a brand name as a trademark and protect it legally.
- It is also important to have a brand name that is easy to translate in other languages.
Brand Extension
- Brand extension benefits include using an already established name, perception of high quality carrying over to the new product, lower marketing costs, synergy among complementary products, and boosting sales of the core brand.
- Brand extension negative consequences include brand dilution, difficulty to distance the brands from each other, core brand and new extension may not fit well together, and brand associations between the two are not similar.
Brand Dilution
- Brand dilution is the process of diminishing the value of a brand.
- Evaluate the fit between the product class and the brand, seek out extensions with similar attributes, and refrain from extending the brand name to too many products.
Cobranding
- Cobranding is the practice of marketing two or more brands together, on the same package or promotion.
Brand Licensing
- Brand Licensing is a contractual arrangement between firms, whereby one firm allows another to use its brand name, logo, symbols, and/or characters in exchange for a negotiated fee.
Packaging
- Packaging serves as an important brand element with physical benefits.
- Packaging attracts the consumer’s attention, enables products to stand out from competitors, and offers a promotional tool.
Labeling
- Labels on products and packages provide information that the consumer needs for their purchasing and consumption decisions.
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Explore the various types of products in marketing including consumer, specialty, shopping, convenience, and unsought products. Learn about product mix, product lines, and the importance of branding in distinguishing products. Test your knowledge with this informative quiz!
