Sales and Marketing Insights Quiz

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Sales people are ____ to convince you to buy.

  • trained (correct)
  • distracted
  • undertrained
  • untrained

Companies pay to have their products placed ____.

strategically

The products you buy tell a ____ about you.

story

Never ____ just to save.

<p>spend</p> Signup and view all the answers

Making a purchase has become so easy that spending money is ____.

<p>painless</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ spenders ask, 'how much?'

<p>wise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some specific examples of marketing that you've experienced this week? What marketing strategy was used by the company?

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Why is it important as a consumer to recognize and understand marketing techniques and strategies?

<p>The best marketing educates people, helps them make informed decisions about their purchases, ultimately drives their buying behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Help stop crime before your own home gets broken into. Call can't break my home security!" This statement uses which technique?

<p>Pathos</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the marketing technique implied by the term 'bandwagon'.

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"Peyton Manning uses Bolunteer Stadium Seats every year. Just like you, Peyton's sitting in the stadium too. The cushions are comfortable, and they're customizable! You can be like Peyton with these seats!" This statement uses which technique?

<p>plain folks</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Volunteer with us today! It's the right thing to do!" This statement uses which technique?

<p>ethical appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

"The Atrium 3000 mountain bike gives you freedom to roam the roads! Have freedom, power, and the wind at your back with this bike." This statement uses which technique?

<p>pathos</p> Signup and view all the answers

"We must stop rampant wrongs being done to our neighboring towns. It is our responsibility to oversee the well-being of those we so advantageously believe are partaking in acts of proper decision-making." This statement uses which technique?

<p>loaded language</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Stretch like a professional with Moonlights Yoga Mat. You will be a step above in your next yoga class, and you'll look like a professional." This statement uses which technique?

<p>snob appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the marketing technique implied by the term 'logos'.

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Flashcards

Strategic Product Placement

Companies strategically place products to influence purchasing decisions.

Products Tell a Story

Products signal aspects of the buyer's identity, values, or aspirations.

Avoid Unnecessary Spending

Avoid impulsive buying simply for the sake of saving money; focus on needs.

Painless Spending

Modern purchasing is streamlined, making it psychologically easier to spend.

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Wise Spenders

Wise spenders focus on the actual cost and value before buying.

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Marketing Importance

Marketing educates people and drives their buying behavior

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Pathos

This technique evokes emotional response in the audience.

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Bandwagon

A persuasive technique that suggests something is good because everyone is doing it.

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Plain Folks

Involves using ordinary people to endorse a product or service.

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Ethical Appeal

Appeals to the audience's sense of morality or ethics.

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Loaded Language

Loaded or biased language that attempts to influence an audience.

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Snob Appeal

Appeals to consumers' desire for exclusivity or high social status.

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Logos

A persuasive technique that uses logic and reason to persuade an audience.

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Study Notes

Sales and Marketing Insights

  • Salespeople are trained professionals focused on persuading consumers to make purchases.
  • Product placement is a strategic investment by companies to enhance visibility and increase sales.

Consumer Behavior

  • The products individuals choose to buy often convey a personal story or image about them.
  • Consumers should resist the urge to spend money impulsively in order to save for more important purchases.

Spending Habits

  • Modern purchasing processes are designed to be effortless, leading to a perception that spending money is painless.
  • Wise consumers critically evaluate costs and ask, "How much?" before making purchases.

Marketing Strategies

  • Identifying real-world examples of marketing experienced can be done by researching marketing strategies companies use.
  • Understanding marketing techniques is essential; effective marketing informs consumers, aiding in smarter buying choices and influencing behavior positively.

Emotional Appeals in Advertising

  • Pathos is utilized in advertisements to evoke emotion, like encouraging home security to prevent crime.
  • Marketing strategies like "bandwagon" appeal encourage consumers to follow trends or popular choices.

Other Persuasive Techniques

  • Advertisements often incorporate "plain folks" appeal, showcasing relatable scenarios (e.g., endorsers like Peyton Manning) to connect with the average consumer.
  • Ethical appeals highlight moral responsibilities, urging involvement in initiatives or causes.
  • Snob appeal suggests exclusivity, with products enhancing social status (e.g., luxury yoga mats).

Language and Influence

  • Loaded language is used to manipulate emotions and convey urgency, prompting consumers to act.
  • Logos, or logical appeals, are also crucial in advertisements, focusing on rational arguments and benefits of products.

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