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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the role of a distribution channel?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the role of a distribution channel?
- A business using only advertising to create awareness about a product.
- A manufacturer partnering with wholesalers and retailers to get products to end-users. (correct)
- A firm that relies on public relations to manage its brand image.
- A company focusing solely on direct sales to consumers, bypassing intermediaries.
In what situation would a broker be most beneficial to a company?
In what situation would a broker be most beneficial to a company?
- When needing a dedicated sales team for promoting a specific product line.
- When aiming to sell goods directly to the end consumer.
- When requiring an independent party to bring together numerous buyers and sellers. (correct)
- When seeking to establish long-term relationships with a small number of key clients.
A company has a limited budget for advertising. Which strategy aligns best to maximize reach and effectiveness?
A company has a limited budget for advertising. Which strategy aligns best to maximize reach and effectiveness?
- Relying solely on word-of-mouth marketing to promote the product.
- Spreading the budget evenly across various media channels without considering the target audience.
- Concentrating the entire budget on a single, high-cost television advertisement.
- Carefully selecting a media mix that targets the intended audience at the most cost-effective rates. (correct)
What distinguishes industrial selling from retail selling?
What distinguishes industrial selling from retail selling?
What is the primary benefit of a cybermall for consumers?
What is the primary benefit of a cybermall for consumers?
A company is launching a new product. Which of the following considerations is MOST crucial when initially setting the product's price?
A company is launching a new product. Which of the following considerations is MOST crucial when initially setting the product's price?
A company aims to maximize profits in the short term with its new line of smartwatches. Which pricing strategy aligns BEST with this objective?
A company aims to maximize profits in the short term with its new line of smartwatches. Which pricing strategy aligns BEST with this objective?
Which scenario exemplifies a company prioritizing a market-share pricing objective over immediate profitability?
Which scenario exemplifies a company prioritizing a market-share pricing objective over immediate profitability?
A local bakery sells its bread directly to customers at a weekend market. Which type of distribution channel is the bakery using?
A local bakery sells its bread directly to customers at a weekend market. Which type of distribution channel is the bakery using?
Which intermediary in a distribution channel typically purchases large quantities of goods from manufacturers and then resells them to retailers?
Which intermediary in a distribution channel typically purchases large quantities of goods from manufacturers and then resells them to retailers?
A furniture manufacturer relies on a network of independent sales representatives to connect with retail stores. These representatives do not take ownership of the goods. What role are these representatives performing?
A furniture manufacturer relies on a network of independent sales representatives to connect with retail stores. These representatives do not take ownership of the goods. What role are these representatives performing?
Which of these nonstore retailing methods primarily utilizes a catalog-style display of products on the internet?
Which of these nonstore retailing methods primarily utilizes a catalog-style display of products on the internet?
Which promotional element involves combining various communication methods, such as advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations, to reach a target audience?
Which promotional element involves combining various communication methods, such as advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and public relations, to reach a target audience?
A pharmaceutical company invests in building relationships with key opinion leaders and hospital procurement managers to ensure its products are preferred. Which type of intermediary is the company focusing on?
A pharmaceutical company invests in building relationships with key opinion leaders and hospital procurement managers to ensure its products are preferred. Which type of intermediary is the company focusing on?
A business chooses to engage directly with customers at their homes to demonstrate and sell products. Which form of nonstore retailing does this represent?
A business chooses to engage directly with customers at their homes to demonstrate and sell products. Which form of nonstore retailing does this represent?
What type of nonstore retailing delivers product information directly to consumers' computers, enabling immediate purchase options?
What type of nonstore retailing delivers product information directly to consumers' computers, enabling immediate purchase options?
A company has seen a recent decline in sales for its flagship product. To revitalize interest, they repackage the product with a slightly updated design and begin marketing it in a new geographic region with similar consumer demographics. What strategy are they employing?
A company has seen a recent decline in sales for its flagship product. To revitalize interest, they repackage the product with a slightly updated design and begin marketing it in a new geographic region with similar consumer demographics. What strategy are they employing?
A new tech gadget is released with an initially high price tag. As early adopters purchase the product, the company gradually lowers the price over time, aiming to capture more price-sensitive segments of the market. Which pricing strategy does this exemplify?
A new tech gadget is released with an initially high price tag. As early adopters purchase the product, the company gradually lowers the price over time, aiming to capture more price-sensitive segments of the market. Which pricing strategy does this exemplify?
A customer navigates through a website that hosts numerous independent retailers selling various goods. What type of online platform is this?
A customer navigates through a website that hosts numerous independent retailers selling various goods. What type of online platform is this?
A company aims to build rapport and tailor solutions for individual clients through detailed conversations. Which selling objective aligns with this approach?
A company aims to build rapport and tailor solutions for individual clients through detailed conversations. Which selling objective aligns with this approach?
A small startup aims to quickly gain market share for its new line of organic snacks. They set the prices significantly lower than those of established competitors to attract a large customer base. Which pricing strategy are they using?
A small startup aims to quickly gain market share for its new line of organic snacks. They set the prices significantly lower than those of established competitors to attract a large customer base. Which pricing strategy are they using?
A retailer consistently prices its products ending in $0.99$ (e.g., $9.99, $19.99) rather than rounding them up to the nearest whole dollar amount. Which pricing tactic is the retailer employing?
A retailer consistently prices its products ending in $0.99$ (e.g., $9.99, $19.99) rather than rounding them up to the nearest whole dollar amount. Which pricing tactic is the retailer employing?
A pharmaceutical representative visits doctors' offices to explain the benefits of a new medication, aiming to encourage prescriptions. Which personal-selling task does this exemplify?
A pharmaceutical representative visits doctors' offices to explain the benefits of a new medication, aiming to encourage prescriptions. Which personal-selling task does this exemplify?
A manufacturer decides to use a combination of wholesalers, retailers, and online stores to distribute its product. This approach to reach the end consumer is best described as:
A manufacturer decides to use a combination of wholesalers, retailers, and online stores to distribute its product. This approach to reach the end consumer is best described as:
A grocery store offers customers a printed slip that reduces the price of a specific item on their next visit. What sales-promotion technique is being used?
A grocery store offers customers a printed slip that reduces the price of a specific item on their next visit. What sales-promotion technique is being used?
A hotel chain rewards guests with points for every stay, which can be redeemed for free nights or upgrades. What sales-promotion method is this?
A hotel chain rewards guests with points for every stay, which can be redeemed for free nights or upgrades. What sales-promotion method is this?
A company selling handcrafted goods chooses to only sell its products through its own website and at a limited number of craft fairs. This distribution method is best described as which of the following?
A company selling handcrafted goods chooses to only sell its products through its own website and at a limited number of craft fairs. This distribution method is best described as which of the following?
A company is determining how to position its brand in a competitive market. Which action would directly contribute to branding?
A company is determining how to position its brand in a competitive market. Which action would directly contribute to branding?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a product in the maturity stage of its life cycle?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a product in the maturity stage of its life cycle?
A company decides to use television, social media, and print advertisements to promote its new product. What marketing strategy is the company employing?
A company decides to use television, social media, and print advertisements to promote its new product. What marketing strategy is the company employing?
A product that has been removed from the market due to low sales is re-engineered with new features and relaunched targeting a niche market. Which stage of the product life cycle does this represent?
A product that has been removed from the market due to low sales is re-engineered with new features and relaunched targeting a niche market. Which stage of the product life cycle does this represent?
A snack food company modifies the recipe of its popular chips to suit the taste preferences in Asian countries while maintaining the original branding. What is this strategy known as?
A snack food company modifies the recipe of its popular chips to suit the taste preferences in Asian countries while maintaining the original branding. What is this strategy known as?
Instead of only selling its products locally, a company decides to market them internationally without any changes to the product itself. What is this approach called?
Instead of only selling its products locally, a company decides to market them internationally without any changes to the product itself. What is this approach called?
A tech company launches a new smartphone with a high price point, targeting early adopters willing to pay a premium for the latest technology. Which pricing strategy is the company employing?
A tech company launches a new smartphone with a high price point, targeting early adopters willing to pay a premium for the latest technology. Which pricing strategy is the company employing?
To quickly gain market share for its new energy drink, a company sets a very low initial price, even if it means lower profit margins in the short term. What pricing strategy is this?
To quickly gain market share for its new energy drink, a company sets a very low initial price, even if it means lower profit margins in the short term. What pricing strategy is this?
A furniture store prices a sofa at $499 instead of $500, believing that customers will perceive the price to be significantly lower. What is this pricing tactic called?
A furniture store prices a sofa at $499 instead of $500, believing that customers will perceive the price to be significantly lower. What is this pricing tactic called?
Most products at a particular retail store are priced to end in '99' (e.g. $9.99, $19.99, $49.99). Which pricing principle is the retailer applying?
Most products at a particular retail store are priced to end in '99' (e.g. $9.99, $19.99, $49.99). Which pricing principle is the retailer applying?
A company wants to enhance its public image and address some negative feedback it has received. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?
A company wants to enhance its public image and address some negative feedback it has received. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?
A retailer decides to use certificates that allow buyers to purchase goods at a lower price. This is an example of:
A retailer decides to use certificates that allow buyers to purchase goods at a lower price. This is an example of:
Which of the following scenarios best describes creative selling?
Which of the following scenarios best describes creative selling?
A business aims to boost short-term sales and encourage retailers to actively promote their products. Which promotional tool would be most suitable?
A business aims to boost short-term sales and encourage retailers to actively promote their products. Which promotional tool would be most suitable?
What is the MOST accurate term for nonstore retailing via home television?
What is the MOST accurate term for nonstore retailing via home television?
A company decides to integrate various promotional methods to market a new product line. This combination of tools is referred to as:
A company decides to integrate various promotional methods to market a new product line. This combination of tools is referred to as:
A software company wants to offer its existing customers incentives for continuing to use their products and services. Which approach would be most suitable?
A software company wants to offer its existing customers incentives for continuing to use their products and services. Which approach would be most suitable?
A marketing manager is planning to use diverse platforms to disseminate a consistent advertising message. What is this approach known as?
A marketing manager is planning to use diverse platforms to disseminate a consistent advertising message. What is this approach known as?
Flashcards
E-Catalog
E-Catalog
Using the internet to display products for sale.
Direct Selling
Direct Selling
A form of nonstore retailing where products are sold directly to customers, often at their homes.
Online Retailing
Online Retailing
Nonstore retailing where product info reaches consumers via their computers.
Cybermall
Cybermall
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Video Retailing
Video Retailing
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Personal Selling
Personal Selling
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Coupon
Coupon
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Public Relations
Public Relations
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Maturity Stage
Maturity Stage
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Product Extension
Product Extension
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Price Skimming
Price Skimming
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Penetration Pricing
Penetration Pricing
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Psychological Pricing
Psychological Pricing
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Discount
Discount
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Branding
Branding
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Retailer
Retailer
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Media Mix
Media Mix
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Product Reintroduction
Product Reintroduction
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Product Adaptation
Product Adaptation
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Distribution Channel
Distribution Channel
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Broker
Broker
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Industrial Selling
Industrial Selling
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Advertising
Advertising
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Direct Channel
Direct Channel
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Retail Distribution
Retail Distribution
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Creative Selling
Creative Selling
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Promotional Mix
Promotional Mix
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Pricing
Pricing
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Profit-Maximizing
Profit-Maximizing
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Market Share (Pricing Objective)
Market Share (Pricing Objective)
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Wholesaler
Wholesaler
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Premium (Promotion)
Premium (Promotion)
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Study Notes
- Saturation is not a part of the Product Life Cycle.
- Social networking services are currently in the maturity phase of the Product Life Cycle.
- The reintroduction phase of the Product Life Cycle involves reviving obsolete products for new markets.
- Handheld computers and smartphones are associated with the maturity phase of the Product Life Cycle.
- Marketing an existing product globally instead of domestically is known as product extension.
- Setting an initially high price to cover new product costs is called price skimming.
- Setting a low price to establish a new product in the market is known as penetration pricing.
- Psychological pricing is a tactic that takes advantage of the fact that consumers do not respond rationally to stated prices.
- Offering a price reduction as an incentive to purchase is referred to as a discount.
- The three options for pricing existing products are above market prices, below market prices, and at market prices.
- The process of using symbols to communicate the qualities of a product is called branding.
- The combination of distribution channels through which a firm gets its products to end users is called a distribution mix.
- A retailer sells products directly to consumers.
- An agent helps to distribute a product but does not take title to it.
- The network of interdependent companies through which a product passes from the producer to the end user is known as a distribution channel.
- A form of nonstore retailing that uses the Internet to display products is an e-catalog.
- Direct selling is a form of nonstore retailing typified by door-to-door sales.
- In nonstore retailing, connecting information about products to consumers' computers is online retailing.
- A collection of virtual storefronts representing a variety of products on the Internet is a cybermall.
- Video retailing refers to retailing products via home television.
- The primary objective of personal selling is communicating one-on-one with potential customers.
- A personal-selling task in which salespeople try to persuade buyers by providing information about product benefits is creative selling.
- A sales-promotion technique involving certificates entitling buyers to reduced prices is a coupon.
- A sales-promotion technique in which frequent customers are rewarded for repeat purchases is loyalty programs.
- A short-term promotional activity designed to encourage consumer buying or industrial sales is a sales promotion
- Company-influenced information directed at building goodwill with the public or dealing with unfavorable events is public relations.
- A promotional tool involving paid, nonpersonal communication to inform an audience about a product is advertising.
- Combining tools used to promote a product is a promotional mix.
- Company-influenced information transmitted by the general mass media to attract public attention is publicity.
- Combining different advertising media to carry a message about a product is a media mix.
- Reviving obsolete or older products for new markets involves the reintroduction stage.
- Modifying an existing product for greater appeal in different countries is product adaptation.
- Marketing an existing product globally instead of just domestically is known as product extension.
- Price skimming is setting an initially high price to cover new product costs.
- Penetration pricing involves setting a low initial price to enter a market.
- Psychological pricing is based on the idea that consumers don't always respond rationally to stated prices.
- Odd-even pricing assumes customers prefer odd prices over even prices.
- Offering a price reduction as an incentive to purchase is a discount.
- The process of using symbols to communicate product qualities is branding.
- The combination of distribution channels to reach end users is described as a distribution mix.
- Intermediaries that sell products directly to consumers are called retailers.
- Intermediaries who help distribute products without taking title to them are brokers.
- The network through which products pass from producer to end user is known as a distribution channel.
- Using the Internet to display products is a form of e-catalog.
- Nonstore retailing that involves selling door-to-door is direct selling.
- Connecting information about products to consumers' computers is online retailing.
- A collection of virtual storefronts representing various products online is called a cybermall.
- Nonstore retailing to consumers via home television is known as video retailing.
- The primary objective of personal selling is communicating one-on-one with potential customers.
- Personal-selling where salespeople persuade buyers about product benefits is creative selling.
- Certificates entitling buyers to reduced prices are coupons.
- Rewarding frequent customers for repeat purchases is loyalty programs.
- Short-term activities to encourage buying or sales cooperation are known as sales promotions.
- Information directed at building goodwill or dealing with negative events is public relations.
- Paid, nonpersonal communication to inform an audience about a product is advertising.
- Combining tools used to promote a product is known as a promotional mix.
- Company-influenced information attracting public attention is called publicity.
- Combining different media to carry a product message is called a media mix.
- Setting prices for products involves pricing.
- Profit-maximizing means setting prices to maximize profits.
- The pricing objective that involves capturing the largest market share is market share.
- A direct channel involves products traveling from producer to consumer.
- An intermediary that buys products from manufacturers for resale is called a wholesaler.
- Intermediaries that relieve space problems by storing merchandise are wholesalers.
- Combining a seller's message with various communication devices is the promotional mix.
- Long-term relationships with producers to meet customer needs are established by sales agents.
- A distribution channel is used for products passing through multiple intermediaries.
- Consumer Distribution is not a distribution channel.
- Odd-Even Pricing means consumers prefer whole dollar amounts
- Price skimming is suitable for new and innovative products.
- Offering free or reduced-price items to stimulate purchases is called a premium.
- A short-term promotional activity designed to encourage buying is sales promotion.
- A sales-promotion technique involving a certificate for a reduced price is a coupon.
- Offering free or reduced-price items to stimulate purchases is premium
- A short-term promotional activity designed to encourage buying is sales promotion.
- Sales-promotion techniques in which frequent customers are rewarded for repeat purchases are called loyalty programs.
- Nonstore retailing where products are sold via home television is video retailing.
- Personal-selling task involving receiving and handling orders is order processing.
- The advertising tool involving paid, nonpersonal communication used by an identified sponsor is advertising.
- Company-influenced information aimed at building goodwill with the public is public relations.
- The combination of tools used to promote a product is known as a promotional mix.
- A promotional tool involving one-on-one communication with potential customers is personal selling.
- A sales-promotion technique involving product displays in certain areas is a point-of-sale display.
- The form of nonstore retailing using the telephone to sell directly to consumers is telemarketing.
- Nonstore retailing where information about products is connected to consumers' computers is online retailing.
- A sales-promotion technique in which various members of an industry gather to display and sell products is a trade show.
- A pricing objective aiming to capture the largest market share is market share.
- An intermediary that buys products from manufacturers for resale is a wholesaler.
- Sales promotion designed to encourage industrial sales or cooperation from distributors is sales promotion.
- A sales-promotion technique involving a price reduction as an incentive to purchase is a discount.
- Nonstore retailing typified by door-to-door sales is direct selling.
- The network of interdependent companies through which a product passes from producer to end-user is a distribution channel.
- An independent intermediary who matches numerous sellers and buyers is called a broker.
- The combination of advertising media chosen to carry a message about a product is a media mix.
- Selling products to other businesses, either for manufacturing or for resale is industrial selling.
- An intermediary who sells products directly to consumers is a retailer.
- Establishing long-term relationships with producers to meet customer needs is the role of a sales agent.
- A collection of virtual storefronts representing various products online is called a cybermall.
- Paid, nonpersonal communication to inform an audience about a product is advertising.
- The form of nonstore retailing using home television to sell directly to consumers is video retailing.
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