MKT-488-001 Test #3 JSU (Dr. Lee)

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What does AAM stand for, in regards to circulation verification?

Alliance for Audited Media

Identify the advantages of magazine advertising. (Check all that apply) A) Readers can control the rate and duration of their exposure to magazine advertisements B) Consumer receptivity is higher in magazine advertising compared with broadcasting media C) Readers are not required to make an effort for an advertising message to have an impact D) Magazines are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency

A & B

Which of the following are various creative options advertisers can use for additional fees when advertising in magazines? (Select all that apply) A) Bleed pages B) Gatefolds C) Full-color ads D) Selectivity

A & B

Annual reports are designed to do which of the following? (Check all that apply) A) To generate goodwill B) To paint a strictly positive picture of the company C) To encourage additional investments D) To provide only financial information

A & C

Identify the audience measurement information that helps measure the effectiveness of the Internet. (Check all that apply) A) Demographics B) Computer graphics C) Psychographics D) Engineering graphics

A & C

Which of the following are true in regards to catalogs? (Check all that apply) A) The number of catalogs mailed has decreased every year since 2007 B) Successful catalogs generally decrease online sales C) A sizable portion of marketers expect to increase their catalog mailings in the next few years D) Catalogs are designed to appeal to general audiences

A & C

Identify the disadvantages of miscellaneous alternative media. (Check all that apply) A) They increase the chances of wearout B) They cannot create awareness C) They generally have very high absolute and relative costs D) They can have a negative impact on an advertiser's image

A & D

Which of the following audiences constitute the internal audiences for PR efforts of a firm? (Check all that apply) A) Suppliers B) Governments C) Educators D) Customers

A & D

Identify the broadcast media that is available to direct marketers. (Select all that apply) A) Radio B) Television C) Door-to-door sales D) Magazine

A & B

In order to generate positive public relations, corporate executives serve on the boards of _____. A) Nonprofit organizations B) For-profit organizations C) Political organizations D) Governments

A) Nonprofit organizations

The first decade or so of the World Wide Web is commonly known as _____. A) Web 1.0 B) Web 2.0 C) Web 4.0 D) Web 3.0

A) Web 1.0

_____ advertising is designed to promote a position on a particular issue. A) Image B) Advocacy C) Cause-related

B) Advocacy

Identify the form of advertising media that accounted for about 8 percent of total advertising spending in the United States in 2018. A) Magazines B) Radio C) Newspapers D) Television

C) Newspapers

A figure that appears on the screen in an attempt to get consumers' attention when they access certain sites is known as a(n) _____. A) Interstitial B) Banner ad C) Pop-up D) Sponsorship

C) Pop-up

_____ is an example of a public relations effort undertaken by a firm in a community. A) Generating leads B) Engaging with a brand C) Preserving wetlands D) Surveying attitudes

C) Preserving wetlands

A form of product placement where a product is woven throughout a program or becomes the program itself is known as _____. A) Aerial advertising B) Guerrilla marketing C) Product integration D) Specialty advertising

C) Product integration

An advertising medium that uses items such as ad specialties, premiums, business gifts, awards, prizes, or commemoratives to attract consumers is known as _____. A) Aerial advertising B) Guerrilla marketing C) Promotional products marketing D) Digital out-of-home advertising

C) Promotional products marketing

In a(n) _____ sponsorship, a company only pays to sponsor a section of a website, but in a(n) _____ sponsorship, the company also provides text or other material for use on the site. A) Indirect; producer B) Producer; indirect C) Regular; content D) Content; regular

C) Regular; content

A characteristic of newspapers and magazines is that they _____. A) Are highly intrusive B) Both have a short life span C) Require high reader involvement D) Cannot present detailed information

C) Require high reader involvement

The consolidation of the _____ has largely increased the power of retailers. A) Manufacturing industry B) Fast food industry C) Retail industry D) Advertising industry

C) Retail industry

The basic rates quoted by a newspaper are _____, which means the paper can place the ad on any page or in any position it desires. A) Flat rates B) Open-rate structures C) Run of paper (ROP) D) Preferred position rates E) Combination rates

C) Run of paper (ROP)

Retail personnel can attend classes conducted by manufacturers to increase their knowledge of a product or a product line in a trade-oriented promotion known as _____. A) Contests and incentives B) Trade allowances C) Sales training programs D) Salesperson education

C) Sales training programs

_____ involve(s) a range of methods whereby consumers are given some quantity of a product for no charge to induce trial. A) Sweepstakes B) Couponing C) Sampling D) Premiums

C) Sampling

In the direct-marketing industry, TV spots are referred to as _____. A) Support advertising B) Long-form programs C) Short-form programs D) Fast ads

C) Short-form programs

Identify an informal method of communication used by firms to create goodwill with their employees. A) Interviews B) Press conferences C) Social events D) Advertising

C) Social events

Identify a form of broadcast media most commonly used in direct-response advertising. A) Radio commercials B) Catalogs C) TV commercials D) Direct mail

C) TV commercials

A common form of transit advertising is advertising associated with _____. A) Restaurants B) Movie theaters C) Taxis D) Malls

C) Taxis

_____ serve(s) as the primary trade association of the industry. A) The American Public Transportation Association B) Competitive Media Reports C) The Outdoor Advertising Association of America

C) The Outdoor Advertising Association of America

_____ occurs when rates are based on a set average circulation that is nearly always below the actual circulation delivered by a given issue but carries no guarantee. A) Primary circulation B) Guaranteed circulation C) The circulation rate base system

C) The circulation rate base system

Identify a limitation of direct marketing. A) Gathering data on customers has been banned in some states B) It cannot personalize advertising messages C) The effectiveness of the marketing methods depends on the accuracy of the mailing lists used D) It cannot reliably evaluate the effectiveness of its marketing efforts

C) The effectiveness of the marketing methods depends on the accuracy of the mailing lists used

Identify an example of an external audience of a firm. A) The employees of a firm B) The suppliers of a firm C) The public at large D) The local community

C) The public at large

Which of the following is an advantage of using magazines as an advertising medium? A) They are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency B) They have a shorter lead time compared with other media to place an ad C) They allow advertisers to be creative and enhance the appeal of an ad D) They do not face the problem of advertising clutter

C) They allow advertisers to be creative and enhance the appeal of an ad

In the context of direct marketing, identify a negative aspect of infomercials. A) They can only use the two-step approach B) They are required to display a symbol marking them as paid advertising C) They are criticized for being disguised as TV shows D) They are not helpful in increasing brand equity

C) They are criticized for being disguised as TV shows

Identify an accurate statement about gatefolds. A) They provide poor reproduction quality B) They are offered by all magazines C) They are sold at a premium price D) They do not require much lead time

C) They are sold at a premium price

A benefit of using newspapers as an advertising medium is that _____. A) They have a longer life span compared with magazines B) They are a selective medium in terms of lifestyle characteristics C) They can run ads in various sizes, shapes, and formats D) Their reproduction quality is far superior than that of magazines

C) They can run ads in various sizes, shapes, and formats

Why are educators considered a target audience by firms in the development of a PR program? A) They help diversified companies establish an identity for the parent firm B) They help boost employee morale C) They control the flow of information to certain parties D) They help newly deregulated industries ease consumer uncertainty

C) They control the flow of information to certain parties

Identify a characteristic of mailing lists. A) They must be generated from a company's own data B) They are available in the public domain C) They have become increasingly selective D) They are compiled based primarily on demographic information

C) They have become increasingly selective

Identify an advantage of using magazines as an advertising medium. A) They do not face the problem of advertising clutter B) They have a shorter lead time compared with other media to place an ad C) They help advertisers achieve demographic and geographic selectivity D) They are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency

C) They help advertisers achieve demographic and geographic selectivity

The "inside back" magazine advertising position is known as the _____. A) First cover B) Second cover C) Third cover D) Fourth cover

C) Third cover

Identify the primary function of corporate advertising. A) To ignore social issues B) To avoid direct involvement in a cause C) To promote the firm overall D) To promote a specific product

C) To promote the firm overall

Ricom Motors, a car manufacturing company, has created a short feature film on the future of automotive technology. It plans to distribute the film to cable operators for free. The film will be released through cable TV networks. In this scenario, the company is using _____ to promote its brand name. A) An inside card B) A mobile billboard C) Video on demand D) Skywriting

C) Video on demand

Mobile started receiving strong attention from marketers due to the _____. A) Touchscreen abilities of new mobile devices B) Ability of mobile devices to communicate over long distances C) Widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets D) Introduction of different mobile plans

C) Widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets

Which of the following are disadvantages of newspapers? (Select all that apply) A) Market penetration B) Flexibility C) Poor reproduction D) Short life span E) Geographic selectivity F) Reader involvement and acceptance G) Lack of selectivity H) Services offered I) Clutter

C, D, G, & I

In Los Angeles, a public service message about the importance of recycling is being displayed above the seats of public buses. This form of ad placement is an example of a(n) _____. A) Outside poster B) Platform poster C) Blimp D) Inside card

D) Inside card

Pay-per-click advertising is a tool used by advertisers to reach consumers through _____ search. A) Dynamic B) Unpaid C) Organic D) Nonorganic

D) Nonorganic

_____ generates the highest trial rates among sales promotion techniques. A) Advertising B) Couponing C) Rebate use D) Sampling

D) Sampling

There has been a dramatic _____ (incline/decline) in advertising revenue for newspapers.

Decline

What does DMA stand for?

Designated Market Area

What does DOOH stand for?

Digital Out-Of-Home advertising

Advertisers can buy newspaper space based on _____, where they get a discount for using several newspapers as a group. A) Flat rates B) Open-rate structures C) Run of paper (ROP) D) Preferred position rates E) Combination rates

E) Combination rates

Due to it's immediate and generally accurate feedback, direct marketing can measure the _____ of its efforts as well as direct response.

Effectiveness

T/F) Consumers are likely to develop favorable attitudes if they perceive a brand as being promotion dependent.

False

T/F) Promotional products marketing is a subset of specialty advertising.

False (SPECIALTY advertising is a subset of PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS marketing)

Simply put, OOH advertising is advertising formats found outside the _____.

Home

What does OAAA stand for?

Outdoor Advertising Association of America

_____ (Paper/Digital) readers remember more than _____ (paper/digital) readers.

Paper; digital

_____ (Pass-along/Total audience) readership can occur when the primary subscriber gives a magazine to another person OR when the publication is read in waiting rooms, beauty salons, etc.

Pass-along

Direct marketing allows more _____ than any other medium, for example by approaching parents with children at different age levels or including the child's name in the appeal.

Personalization

The creation of news about an individual, commodity, or service that appears in broadcast or print media is known as _____.

Publicity

Cash payments that are made directly to a retailer's or wholesaler's staff to encourage them to promote and sell a manufacturer's product are known as _____ money.

Push

A(n) _____ sponsorship occurs when the sponsoring company's involvement is limited to paying for a section of a website.

Regular

A variety of nontraditional channels to deliver communications and promote products and services is known as _____ media.

Support

T/F) Total audience/readership of a magazine is calculated by: (Total number of readers per copy)(Circulation of an average issue)

True

Many companies provide Internet measures as part of a package, that is, they provide audience measurement information as "_____-front" information.

Up

The most popular social _____ are social networking sites, which provide platforms for sharing pastimes, activities, backgrounds, or real-world connections.

media

Which of the following are advantages of movie theater advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Exposure B) Irritation C) Cost D) Emotional attachment E) Attention F) Clutter G) Proximity H) Segmentation I) Quality J) Integration

A & D-J

Identify an example of a company using the one-step approach to direct marketing. A) A TV commercial urging customers to place an order using a toll-free number B) A supermarket sending direct-mail pieces to customers including personalized coupons C) A TV commercial advertising a test-driving event at a car dealership D) A fitness center creating a database of customers from a past promotion

A) A TV commercial urging customers to place an order using a toll-free number

Identify an example of parking lot ads used to promote products. A) A fast food chain displaying ads in parking spaces of malls B) An electronics brand organizing a flash mob outside a shopping mall C) A coffeehouse chain advertising on screens that appear on gas pumps D) A supermarket using signs on shopping carts

A) A fast food chain displaying ads in parking spaces of malls

Identify an example of a company using the two-step approach to direct marketing. A) A fitness center using telemarketing to identify customers and following up with more information to interested parties B) A company sending an e-mail with links to buy its products C) A supermarket offering discounts to customers who have purchased above a certain amount D) An car manufacturer signing an agreement with a film production company to place its products in a movie

A) A fitness center using telemarketing to identify customers and following up with more information to interested parties

Identify the publication that is delivered daily and whose editorial content has nationwide appeal. A) A national newspaper B) A weekly newspaper C) A business magazine D) A farm publication

A) A national newspaper

Identify a location where advertisers use terminal posters to promote their products. A) A subway platform B) The waiting area in a restaurant C) A theater lobby D) The luggage area in a commuter train

A) A subway platform

Identify an example of support advertising. A) A terminal poster highlighting the benefits of online shopping B) An e-mail providing a link to buy a newly released product C) A supermarket offering discounts to customers who have purchased certain products D) A firm using telemarketing to sell its products directly to customers

A) A terminal poster highlighting the benefits of online shopping

A form of branded entertainment in which advertisers design online games to promote their products is known as a(n) _____. A) Advergame B) Mobile billboard C) Blimp D) Inside card

A) Advergame

Muzzen, a cell phone manufacturer, has developed an online game to exhibit the handling of its new phone model. In this scenario, the company is using a(n) _____ to promote its products. A) Advergame B) Product placement C) Inside card D) Advertainment

A) Advergame

A fast food chain has developed an ad campaign in which it has produced a series of ad film episodes that will be shown on the Internet. The chain is using _____ to market itself. A) Advertainment B) Skywriting C) Transit advertising D) Mobile billboards

A) Advertainment

A form of advertising in which marketers create a video and/or music content in an attempt to entertain viewers while advertising their products is known as _____. A) Advertainment B) Skywriting C) Aerial advertising D) Print advertising

A) Advertainment

Which of the following advertising examples would benefit most from the reproduction quality of magazines? A) An ad for a cosmetic company's new line of vibrant eye shadows B) An ad featuring a milk carton from a local dairy C) A pharmaceutical company's ad for a new pain reliever D) A black-and-white ad featuring a couple kayaking on a lake

A) An ad for a cosmetic company's new line of vibrant eye shadows

Which of the following is an example of direct selling? A) An independent contractor sells products to consumers in their homes B) A store advertises its upcoming end-of-season sale in a local newspaper C) An automobile manufacturer displays ads on stickers on cars they've sold D) An apparel store mails its product catalog to existing customers

A) An independent contractor sells products to consumers in their homes

Sales promotions that offer a consumer an extra amount of a product at the regular price by providing larger containers or extra units are known as _____. A) Bonus packs B) Free samples C) Physical coupons D) Attachment promotions

A) Bonus packs

Identify a similarity between regular mail and e-mail in direct marketing. A) Both are highly targeted B) Both are equally effective in terms of return on investment C) Both have equally low costs D) Both lack demographic selectivity

A) Both are highly targeted

Consumers' favorable image, impressions of differentiation, and/or strength of attachment to a brand generate an intangible asset of added value or goodwill which is known as _____. A) Brand equity B) Brand management C) Brand attraction D) Brand valuation

A) Brand equity

When using Pinterest, users are able to _____. A) Browse other pinboards for images B) Play online games C) Video chat D) Create personalized seller websites

A) Browse other pinboards for images

A market area composed of the city where the paper is published and contiguous areas similar in character to the city is known as a _____. A) City zone B) Retail trading zone

A) City zone

Twitter enables marketers to _____. A) Communicate with their customers B) Store marketing campaign information C) Develop interactive applications for customers D) Post information about products on their customers' walls

A) Communicate with their customers

Marketers must plan their consumer promotion programs by _____. A) Conducting a situation analysis B) Comparing themselves with other companies C) Following their instinct D) Looking at past situations

A) Conducting a situation analysis

Sierra Inc., a manufacturer of sports goods, is funding an intercity baseball tournament and receiving product placements in return. The company is using _____ to market its products. A) Content sponsorship B) Product integration C) Advertainment D) Aerial advertising

A) Content sponsorship

Identify a tool used by firms to distribute information to financial groups as part of their PR efforts. A) Corporate reports B) Lobbying C) Print advertisements D) Television ads

A) Corporate reports

Identify the oldest and most effective sales promotion tool. A) Coupons B) Samples C) Rebates D) Sweepstakes

A) Coupons

From a marketer's perspective, an advantage of advertising in magazines with a favorable image is that such magazines _____. A) Create a positive image of the advertised products and services B) Have shorter lead time to place an ad compared with other media C) Do not face the problem of advertising clutter D) Are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency

A) Create a positive image of the advertised products and services

Identify an objective of corporate advertising from the following. A) Creating a positive image for a firm B) Creating and controlling publicity C) Shifting the onus of PR onto marketing departments D) Helping deregulated companies rely on brand names

A) Creating a positive image for a firm

A barista from Grind It Out, a local coffee shop, just won the national barista competition. Grind It Out wants to include this information in an ad. Which of the following would be the best option if Grind It Out wants the ad to go out as quickly as possible? A) Daily newspaper B) Television C) Weekly newspaper D) Magazine

A) Daily newspaper

From a marketer's perspective, an advantage of direct marketing is that _____. A) Direct-response advertising can get immediate and accurate feedback B) Frequency is easily accomplished through the mail C) Segmentation is not important when using this strategy D) It is not affected by "do not contact" lists

A) Direct-response advertising can get immediate and accurate feedback

Which of the following statements about the three types of corporate advertising--image, advocacy, and cause-related--is true? A) Each type is geared toward achieving specific goals B) They are used to generate goodwill but are generally considered to be ineffective C) Each type is designed to achieve similar goals D) They must be used in combination in order to meet objectives

A) Each type is geared toward achieving specific goals

Bonus packs provide consumers with _____. A) Extra value and product B) Price reduction offers C) Samples of other products D) Free prizes and gifts

A) Extra value and product

Identify the largest social network. A) Facebook B) LinkedIn C) Twitter D) YouTube

A) Facebook

The "outside front" magazine advertising position is known as the _____. A) First cover B) Second cover C) Third cover D) Fourth cover

A) First cover

List the four positions available for an ad in a magazine.

A) First cover B) Second cover C) Third cover D) Fourth cover

Many newspapers charge _____, which means they offer no discount for quantity or repeated space buys. A) Flat rates B) Open-rate structures C) Run of paper (ROP) D) Preferred position rates E) Combination rates

A) Flat rates

A successful PR effort may result in _____ between a firm and its suppliers or consumers. A) Greater cooperation B) Lesser loyalty C) Greater antagonism D) Lesser goodwill

A) Greater cooperation

Lattice Inc., a tire manufacturing company, has organized a flash mob in a busy train station to promote its products. In this scenario, the company is using _____. A) Guerrilla marketing B) Transit advertising C) Aerial advertising D) Content sponsorship

A) Guerrilla marketing

From an advertiser's perspective, an advantage of newspapers is their _____. A) High market coverage B) High-quality reproduction C) Long life span D) High demographic selectivity

A) High market coverage

_____ advertising is designed to promote corporate identity. A) Image B) Advocacy C) Cause-related

A) Image

The role of sales promotions has been elevated in the IMC program of many companies because of its _____. A) Increased sophistication B) Decreased accountability C) Lack of reliance on strategy D) Independence from digital and social media

A) Increased sophistication

Identify a form of transit advertising that refers to ads displayed inside commuter trains, such as above the seats. A) Inside cards B) Skywriting C) Newspapers D) Blimps

A) Inside cards

What is an advantage of newspaper advertising? A) It offers an advertiser creative flexibility B) It does not face the problem of advertising clutter C) It offers high demographic selectivity D) It provides superior reproduction quality compared with magazines

A) It offers an advertiser creative flexibility

Identify a financial group that is targeted by the public relations programs of firms. A) Lending institutions B) The media C) Civic organizations D) Educators

A) Lending institutions

Identify the most selective advertising medium after direct mail. A) Magazines B) Television C) Newspapers D) Radio

A) Magazines

General advertising rates would apply to _____. A) Major automotive manufacturers B) Farmer's markets C) Local dental offices D) Massage therapists

A) Major automotive manufacturers

Assume that an advertiser incurs a cost of $2,800 to develop a broadcast commercial and targets a $4 return per order. In this scenario, the ad is considered effective if it generates _____. A) More than 700 orders B) More than 400 but less than 600 orders C) More than 200 but less than 700 orders D) Less than 400 orders

A) More than 700 orders

After direct mail, _____ advertising offers the most geographic selectivity. A) Newspaper B) Radio C) Television D) Magazine

A) Newspaper

To increase readership, newspaper publishers should _____. A) Offer online versions of their publications B) Ensure that the ads published are intrusive in order to gain readers' attention C) Focus on print instead of online advertising D) Ensure that readers cannot control the rate and duration of exposure to ads

A) Offer online versions of their publications

Nonorganic search is also known as _____. A) Paid search B) Dynamic search C) Link building D) Meta-tag optimization

A) Paid search

Sales promotions wherein the price of a brand is reduced and which are typically offered right on the package through specially marked price packs are known as _____. A) Price-off deals B) Bonus packs C) Premiums D) Reduction deals

A) Price-off deals

List the three types of magazine circulation.

A) Primary circulation B) Guaranteed circulation C) Circulation rate base system

Rezzen Inc., a car manufacturer, has signed a contract with a film production company to feature its car as an integral part of a film script. The film's plot will revolve around the car getting stolen. Which of the following forms of support media is the company using? A) Product integration B) Guerrilla marketing C) In-store advertising D) Aerial advertising

A) Product integration

Cafe Refrez, a coffee shop, has signed an agreement with a popular TV show to feature its beverages in various episodes. This is an example of _____. A) Product placement B) Specialty advertising C) Promotional products marketing D) Transit advertising

A) Product placement

Value-added premiums reflect a product's _____. A) Quality B) Competition C) Shelf life D) Price

A) Quality

A difference between broadcast media and print media is that _____. A) Readers can process information provided by print media at their own pace B) Print media allow advertisers to present very limited information C) Print media are highly intrusive D) No effort is required on the part of the reader for print media advertising to have an impact

A) Readers can process information provided by print media at their own pace

Using magazines as an advertising medium is advantageous for marketers because _____. A) Readers can refer to the ads multiple times B) Magazines do not face the problem of advertising clutter C) Magazines have a short lead time compared with newspapers D) Readers are not required to make an effort for the advertising message to have an impact

A) Readers can refer to the ads multiple times

_____ is a traditional measure for measuring the effectiveness of the Internet. A) Recall and retention B) View-through rate C) Cost per conversion D) Post-click conversations

A) Recall and retention

The primary objective of support media is to _____. A) Reinforce an advertising message B) Increase advertising clutter C) Reduce demographic selectivity D) Limit an advertiser's creative flexibility

A) Reinforce an advertising message

You want to get information about a water purifier and you conduct an Internet search with the phrase "carbon filtration system." Which of the following would represent the organic search results? A) Results that appear only because of their relevance to the words in the search B) Results that have been filtered to meet public-policy guidelines C) Results for products that an advertiser is able to show you by tracking your surfing behavior D) Results that appear based on what the sponsor of the website wants you to see

A) Results that appear only because of their relevance to the words in the search

In order to think beyond the short-term sales fix of sales promotions, managers need to _____. A) Set clearly defined objectives B) Move beyond the use of promotions C) Create idealistic goals D) Generalize a target market

A) Set clearly defined objectives

Marketers of a popular watch brand have started an advertising campaign that displays ads in subway platforms, airport terminals, and bus shelters. This form of transit advertising uses _____. A) Terminal posters B) Outside posters C) Highway billboards D) Inside cards

A) Terminal posters

_____ provide(s) information about ridership statistics, studies, and other transit usage. A) The American Public Transportation Association B) Competitive Media Reports C) The Outdoor Advertising Association of America

A) The American Public Transportation Association

In a contest, the winner is usually determined by _____. A) The company which conducts it B) The amount of money paid by contestants C) A random third party D) Contestants themselves

A) The company which conducts it

Which of the following helps organizations in implementing their public relations strategies effectively? A) The determination of public attitudes B) The stagnation of a communications program C) The wavering of public interest in the companies' products D) The identification of policies to streamline work processes

A) The determination of public attitudes

Identify an accurate statement about the costs of advertising in magazines. A) The size of the target audience and the selectivity of the magazines influence the costs B) Advertisers usually consider magazines only from an absolute cost perspective C) The costs are independent of the reproduction quality of the ads D) Advertising in large mass-circulation magazines is the best option

A) The size of the target audience and the selectivity of the magazines influence the costs

Identify why current customers of a firm are considered internal audiences. A) They are already connected with the firm B) They help the firm accomplish its objectives C) They are credible sources of market information D) They promote the firm to external agencies

A) They are already connected with the firm

Identify an advantage of miscellaneous alternative media. A) They can create awareness and gain consumers' attention B) They always create a favorable image of an advertiser C) They generally have very high absolute and relative costs D) They never lead to wearout

A) They can create awareness and gain consumers' attention

Identify an accurate statement about infomercials in direct marketing. A) They tend to be criticized for being deceptive B) They are not as useful for direct-response advertising C) They can only use the one-step approach D) They tend to be around one-minute long

A) They tend to be criticized for being deceptive

A forum where manufacturers can exhibit their products to current and prospective buyers is known as a _____. A) Trade show B) Sales gathering C) Reseller program D) Sweepstakes

A) Trade show

Online versions of newspapers are the preferred mode of reading for _____. A) Younger consumers B) Local audiences C) Senior citizens D) Baby boomers

A) Younger consumers

Identify the advantages of public relations from the following. (Check all that apply) A) Avoidance of clutter B) Ability to reach specific groups C) Ability to generate leads D) Replacement of the marketing department E) Consistency in communication

A, B, & C

An advantage of miscellaneous alternative media is that they ______. (Check all that apply) A) Can target specific interest groups B) Generally do not have very high absolute or relative costs C) Never lead to wearout D) Can attract significant customer attention E) Always create a favorable image of an advertiser

A, B, & D

Identify the traditional measures used by companies to measure the effectiveness of the Internet. (Check all that apply) A) Sales and tracking B) Surveys C) Blogs D) Return on investment

A, B, & D

The Internet has been used to help support direct selling by _____. (Select all that apply) A) Helping identify sales leads in the form of visitors to company websites B) Stimulating trial through demonstrations or samples offered online C) Providing a medium where customers can publicly criticize the products or services of a company D) Serving as a source of information for clients and potential customers

A, B, & D

What are the advantages of promotional products marketing? (Check all that apply) A) It offers a high degree of flexibility and selectivity B) It increases the frequency of exposure and has low relative cost per exposure C) It requires shorter lead time compared with other media D) It generates goodwill in the receiver, which leads to high recall of the advertiser E) It has unlimited reach

A, B, & D

Which of the following factors in American society have led to the increased attractiveness of direct marketing? (Select all that apply) A) Technological advancement of the electronic media B) An increase in "money-rich" and "time-poor" families C) A decrease in the effectiveness of traditional marketing D) An increase in the use of credit cards E) An increase in single-parent households

A, B, & D

Identify advantages of branded entertainment. (Check all that apply) A) It increases the potential exposure of a product B) It can support other promotional media C) It increases the chances of repeat exposures D) It never faces the problem of advertising clutter E) It generally has a low cost per thousand

A, B, C, & E

What are the disadvantages of branded entertainment? (Check all that apply) A) It can have very high absolute costs B) It has increased competition among advertisers to get their products placed C) It does not give advertisers control over how the product is portrayed D) It cannot support other promotional media E) It can result in negative placements

A, B, C, & E

Identify the factors that influence the advertising rates of a magazine. (Check all that apply) A) The number and frequency of insertions B) The position of the ad in the magazine C) The number of readers who are able to recall ads D) The size of the ad to be published E) The genre of the magazine F) The selected edition of the magazine

A, B, D, & F

Which of the following are advantages of newspapers? (Select all that apply) A) Market penetration B) Flexibility C) Poor reproduction D) Short life span E) Geographic selectivity F) Reader involvement and acceptance G) Lack of selectivity H) Services offered I) Clutter

A, B, E, F, & H

For an effective sampling program, products are _____. (Check all that apply) A) Expected to have short purchase cycles B) Generally high-prestige C) Of relatively low unit value D) Easily broken into small sample sizes

A, C, & D

Identify the other terms used to refer to support media. (Check all that apply) A) Alternative B) Traditional C) Non-measured D) Below-the-line E) Non-traditional

A, C, D, & E

Which of the following are ADVANTAGES of magazine advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Selectivity B) High costs C) Reproduction quality D) Limited reach and frequency E) Creative flexibility (ie: gatefolds and bleed pages) F) Long lead time [needed to place an ad] G) Permanence (Read over several days and often kept for reference) H) Clutter and competition I) Prestige J) Consumer receptivity and engagement K) Services (ie: split runs)

A, C, E, G, I, J, & K

Which of the following are disadvantages of OOH advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Waste coverage (It is not likely that everyone driving past a billboard is part of the target market) B) Wide coverage of local markets (Lots of exposure) C) Frequency (Repeated exposure) D) Limited message capabilities (Exposure time is short so lengthy messages are not as effective) E) Wearout (People may get tired of seeing the same ad every day) F) Geographic flexibility (Local, regional, and national markets can all be covered) G) Creativity H) Ability to create awareness I) Efficiency J) Cost K) Measurement problems (It's hard to measure the reach and frequency of each ad) L) Image problems M) Effectiveness N) Production capabilities (Modern technologies have reduced production times) O) Timeliness

A, D, E, J, K, & L

Which of the following statements about direct mail are correct? (Select all that apply) A) Advertisers spend more on direct mail than on almost any other advertising medium B) Direct mail is commonly called "junk mail" C) Financial services commonly use direct mail D) Direct mail is generally restricted to small companies seeking new business

A-C

Identify advantages of outdoor advertising. (Check all that apply) A) It can lead to a high level of awareness B) It enhances creativity and cost-efficiency C) It offers wide coverage of local markets D) It achieves geographic flexibility E) It can accurately measure the reach of advertisements

A-D

What are the disadvantages of promotional products marketing? (Check all that apply) A) Image (The company image may be cheapened by a poorly designed advertising form) B) Saturation (With so many organizations now using this advertising medium, the marketplace may become saturated. The more unusual the specialty, the more value it is likely to have to the receiver) C) Lead time (The time required to put this together is significantly longer than that for most other media) D) Reach (This advertising medium does not have as large of a reach as other mediums, such as TV) E) None of the above

A-D

Which of the following are forms of branded entertainment? (Check all that apply) A) Product placements B) Product integration C) Advertainment D) Content sponsorship E) Video on demand (VOD) F) None of the above

A-E

Which of the following are types of newspapers? (Select all that apply) A) Daily B) Weekly C) National D) Special-audience E) Newspaper supplements

A-E

The _____ provides information needed for evaluating and purchasing media, and also audits digital replica editions of magazines.

AAM (Alliance for Audited Media)

Outdoor advertising incorporating the use of airplanes pulling banners, skywriting, and blimps are examples of _____ advertising.

Aerial

National newspapers appeal primarily to which type of advertiser? (Check all that apply) A) Local advertisers B) Regional advertisers C) Large national advertisers D) Small business advertisers

B & C

Newspapers are a form of _____ media. (Select all that apply) A) Local B) Print C) Digital D) Retail

B & C

Which of the following are disadvantages of movie theater advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Exposure B) Irritation C) Cost D) Emotional attachment E) Attention F) Clutter G) Proximity H) Segmentation I) Quality J) Integration

B & C

Which of the following are typical elements of a direct-response offer? (Select all that apply) A) A survey form B) A link to online content C) A form that requests mailing information D) A company's mission statement

B & C

Which of the following statements about publicity are true? (Check all that apply) A) It is inefficient at garnering public attention B) It can result in free word-of-mouth information regarding a company or product C) It is seen as more objective than advertising and sales promotions D) It allows companies to control customer responses and opinions

B & C

Which of the following statements are true about the direct-marketing strategy called the two-step approach? (Select all that apply) A) The first step is designed to generate a response from potential buyers B) The second step can be carried out using personal selling C) The first step is designed to screen, or qualify, potential buyers D) The same type of medium needs to be used for both steps

B & C

How does the evaluation of the effectiveness of PR activities benefit the management of a firm? (Check all that apply) A) Management can assess the productivity of individual employees B) Management learns of the achievements of PR activities C) Management is enabled to assess consumers' attitudes toward a product D) Management receives a quantitative measurement of PR activities

B & D

Identify the characteristics of direct marketing. (Check all that apply) A) E-mail advertising tends to increase waste coverage B) E-mail advertising is an inexpensive medium C) The CPM for direct marketing is almost impossible to calculate D) The CPM for direct mail may be very high on an absolute and a relative basis

B & D

Which of the following elements are used for movie theater advertising of products and services? (Check all that apply) A) Inside cards B) Drink-cup ads C) Outside posters D) Kiosks

B & D

Which of the following factors have increased the attractiveness of direct purchases? (Select all that apply) A) Slowing of technological advances B) Sophisticated marketing techniques C) Increase in negative attitudes toward advertising D) Increase in dual-income families

B & D

In the context of out-of-home advertising, identify an example of billboards. A) Kiosks B) 8-sheet posters C) Taxi displays D) Bus shelters

B) 8-sheet posters

Identify an example of guerrilla marketing. A) A cell phone company sponsoring a film to receive product placements in return B) A footwear brand placing a giant shoe model in the middle of a busy street C) A car manufacturer launching an online game to promote its products D) A coffeehouse chain using inside cards and terminal posters to promote its products

B) A footwear brand placing a giant shoe model in the middle of a busy street

Typically, newspapers as an advertising medium have _____. A) Good reproduction quality B) A short life span C) High demographic selectivity D) A low market coverage

B) A short life span

Identify a true statement about publications that base their rates on guaranteed circulation. A) Publications charge advertisers an additional fee for any excess circulation B) Advertisers receive refunds from publications if the circulation (number of delivered magazines) falls below the guarantee C) The advertising rates are based on a set average circulation that carries no guarantee D) Advertisers pay a bonus to publications when circulation exceeds the guarantee

B) Advertisers receive refunds from publications if the circulation (number of delivered magazines) falls below the guarantee

Identify an example of home shopping. A) A car manufacturer sending promotional products in direct mail B) An ad on a shopping channel urging viewers to place an order using a toll-free number C) A coffeehouse chain entering into an agreement with a TV network to feature its beverages on a show D) A sales representative visiting customers repeatedly to sell commonly-used products

B) An ad on a shopping channel urging viewers to place an order using a toll-free number

Identify the most common form of advertising on the web. A) Sponsorships B) Banner ads C) Pop-ups D) Interstitials

B) Banner ads

An advantage offered by publicity is that it offers a perception of _____. A) Providing advertisers with an abundance of control B) Being endorsed by the media C) Providing advertisers with control over the timing D) Delivering timely information to consumers

B) Being endorsed by the media

_____ are those where the advertisement extends all the way to the end of the page, with no margin of white space around the ad. They give the ad an impression of being larger and make a more dramatic impact. Many magazines charge an extra 10-20% for these. A) Creative space buys B) Bleed pages C) Gatefolds D) Inserts

B) Bleed pages

Corporate advertising involves the promotion of an organization while targeting _____. A) Audiences untapped by public relations programs B) Both internal and external audiences C) Only external audiences D) Only internal audiences

B) Both internal and external audiences

A form of advertising that blends marketing and entertainment through television, film, music talent, and technology is known as _____. A) Promotional products marketing B) Branded entertainment C) Aerial advertising D) Transit advertising

B) Branded entertainment

_____ provide(s) information on the expenses incurred on outdoor media by major advertisers. A) The American Public Transportation Association B) Competitive Media Reports C) The Outdoor Advertising Association of America

B) Competitive Media Reports

Websites are becoming more oriented to meet users' needs and wants through personalization, retargeting, and other techniques in a(n) _____ market. A) Industrial B) Consumer C) Business-to-government D) Business

B) Consumer

_____ promotions are sales promotion activities that communicate distinctive brand attributes and contribute to the development and reinforcement of brand identity. A) Retail franchise-building B) Consumer franchise-building C) Nonfranchise-building D) Trade franchise-building

B) Consumer franchise-building

A form of branded entertainment in which advertisers do not develop their own material but fund specific programs and receive product placements and promotions in return is known as _____. A) Specialty advertising B) Content sponsorship C) Aerial advertising D) Advertainment

B) Content sponsorship

The most widely used sales promotion technique is _____. A) Sampling B) Coupons C) Premiums D) Sweepstakes

B) Coupons

When advertisers create websites that bring visitors back to learn more about their products, they are _____. A) Creating information overload B) Creating interest C) Increasing dogmatism D) Suppressing information

B) Creating interest

Which of the following forms of print media are published each weekday and deliver detailed coverage of news, events, and issues about the local area as well as national and world news, business news, sports, and other relevant information and entertainment? A) Weekly newspapers B) Daily newspapers C) Newspaper supplements D) Special-audience newspapers

B) Daily newspapers

The primary goal of branded entertainment is to _____. A) Increase advertising clutter B) Direct consumers' attention to products C) Reduce demographic selectivity D) Limit an advertiser's creative flexibility

B) Direct consumers' attention to products

In general, TV spots include _____. A) Support advertising B) Direct-response commercials C) The two-step approach D) Indirect-response commercials

B) Direct-response commercials

Identify the category of newspaper advertising that is found throughout a newspaper and uses illustrations, headlines, white space, and other visual devices in addition to the copy text. A) Preprinted inserts B) Display advertising C) Classified advertising D) Specialized inserts

B) Display advertising

Marketers utilize the Internet for direct selling of goods and services, which is referred to as _____. A) Paid content B) E-commerce C) Retargeting D) C-commerce

B) E-commerce

Sampling helps consumers to _____. A) Get a price reduction B) Experience a product directly C) Get a range of products for free D) Receive prizes based on chance

B) Experience a product directly

A coffeehouse chain has started an ad campaign at gas stations to promote its new range of beverages. It plans to attract consumers by displaying ads on screens that appear on gas pumps. The chain is using _____ ads to market itself. A) In-store B) Gas station pump C) Parking lot D) Video game

B) Gas station pump

Consumer magazines are ideal for marketers who wish to target _____. A) Wholesalers, dealers, distributors, and retailers B) General users of products and services C) Executives in all areas of business D) Businesspeople in various manufacturing and production industries

B) General users of products and services

In the context of direct marketing, a difference between regular mail and e-mail is that e-mail _____. A) Lacks demographic selectivity B) Has lower advertising costs C) Avoids using targeted messages D) Does not rely on mailing lists

B) Has lower advertising costs

As buyers from different parts of the world expect a company to provide them with detailed information about its offerings, warranties, store locations, and so on, _____ has become a necessity. A) Printing pamphlets B) Having a website C) Advertising on radio D) Sponsoring local events

B) Having a website

Identify a form of advertising that uses broadcast media. A) Newspaper ads B) Home shopping C) Direct selling D) Telemarketing

B) Home shopping

The attractiveness of podcasting _____ as the market for portable devices grows. A) Lowers at a very fast rate B) Increases C) Decreases slowly D) Remains unchanged

B) Increases

Full-page ads that appear on a user's screen while the user waits for a website's content to download are known as _____. A) Banner ads B) Interstitials C) Pop-ups D) Sponsorships

B) Interstitials

Identify an advantage of newspaper advertising. A) It offers high demographic selectivity B) It can concentrate on consumers in specific geographic areas C) It provides superior reproduction quality compared with magazines D) It does not face the problem of advertising clutter

B) It can concentrate on consumers in specific geographic areas

Identify a disadvantage of outdoor advertising. A) It lacks geographic and demographic flexibility B) It can have high absolute and relative costs C) It results in low levels of frequency D) It has long production times, which reduce its efficiency

B) It can have high absolute and relative costs

Which of the following is a disadvantage of branded entertainment? A) It has a high cost per thousand B) It lacks potential for discussing product benefits C) It generates very low volume of exposures D) It reduces the potential exposure of a product

B) It lacks potential for discussing product benefits

Identify an advantage of corporate advertising. A) There are very few ethical concerns regarding this form of advertising B) It reaches a select target market C) It is the best way to reach the general public D) It is supported by strong evidence of its effectiveness

B) It reaches a select target market

Firms influence government bodies via the firm's public relations programs through _____. A) Advertisements B) Lobbying C) Sponsorships D) Lead generation

B) Lobbying

Although TV accounts for the largest DOLLAR amount of advertising expenditures among national advertisers, more companies advertise in _____ than in any other medium. A) Radio B) Magazines C) Newspapers D) None of the above

B) Magazines

Identify the type of advertising media that consumers find least intrusive or disruptive. A) Radio B) Magazines C) Television D) Internet

B) Magazines

Skabam is a beverage company that has been working on a new drink it hopes will be an alternative to coffee. To effectively spread the word about the drink before releasing it to the public, Skabam should use _____. A) Word-of-mouth marketing B) Marketing public relations C) Traditional public relations D) Corporate branding

B) Marketing public relations

Some newspapers utilize a(n) _____, which means various discounts are available. These discounts are generally based on frequency or build purchases of space and pend on the number of column inches purchased in a year. A) Flat rate B) Open-rate structure C) Run of paper (ROP) D) Preferred position rate E) Combination rate

B) Open-rate structure

Identify a form of transit advertising that includes ads displayed on the roof of a bus. A) Newspaper B) Outside poster C) Inside card D) Skywriting

B) Outside poster

_____ is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that offers a platform for users to develop and manage theme-based image collections such as events and interests. A) Twitter B) Pinterest C) LinkedIn D) YouTube

B) Pinterest

Advertisements that appear on the bottom part of a web page and become visible only when a user tries to leave the site are known as _____. A) Sponsorships B) Pop-unders C) Interstitials D) Banners

B) Pop-unders

Offers by a manufacturer to return a portion of a product purchase price after a consumer supplies some proof of purchase are known as _____. A) Coupons B) Refunds C) Premiums D) Samples

B) Refunds

A market area outside the city zone whose residents regularly trade with merchants within the city zone is known as a _____. A) City zone B) Retail trading zone

B) Retail trading zone

Trade-oriented promotions, contests, or special incentives are often directed toward _____. A) Nonusers of a brand B) Sales personnel C) Department managers D) Managers who work for a wholesaler

B) Sales personnel

The most effective, but also most expensive, sales promotion tool is _____. A) Coupons B) Sampling C) Rebates D) Sweepstakes

B) Sampling

The "inside front" magazine advertising position is known as the _____. A) First cover B) Second cover C) Third cover D) Fourth cover

B) Second cover

Sales training programs for retail salespeople provide information and ideas on how to _____. A) Get a job in sales at a specific company B) Sell a manufacturer's product C) Increase general sales skills D) Sell low-ticket items

B) Sell a manufacturer's product

In order to gain access to data concerning how quickly products turn over, which sales promotions are working, and which products make most money, retailers in recent years have begun to rely heavily on _____. A) Research conducted by consumer-product manufacturers B) Sophisticated in-store computer systems C) Manufacturers' supply of selected data D) The transfer of data from third parties

B) Sophisticated in-store computer systems

Video news releases have come under protest from consumer advocates because of their use without _____. A) Cause-related marketing B) Source disclosure C) Focus group research D) Attitude surveys

B) Source disclosure

Government, financial, and public notices and reports are known as _____. A) Display advertising B) Special advertisements C) Preprinted inserts D) Classified advertising

B) Special advertisements

The Promotional Products Association International is the trade organization of _____. A) Television advertising B) Specialty advertising C) Transit advertising D) Aerial advertising

B) Specialty advertising

An important reason for the quick growth of the use of the Internet is the _____. A) Quality of audio recordings that attracts consumers B) Speed at which consumers can obtain information C) Use of moving pictures like never before D) Ability of consumers to store files online

B) Speed at which consumers can obtain information

Identify a service provided by magazines in which two or more versions of an advertisement are printed in alternate copies of a particular issue of a magazine. A) Duplication B) Split runs C) Creative space buys D) Gatefolds

B) Split runs

The Internet and digital and social media have the ability to _____. A) Reduce any potential for deception B) Target very specific groups of individuals C) Clearly distinguish and notice all advertisements D) Easily use research numbers for measurement

B) Target very specific groups of individuals

An advertiser cannot depend on newspapers as an advertising medium if _____. A) The advertiser is seeking high market coverage B) The advertised product has to be visually appealing C) The ad has to be prepared in a matter of hours D) The advertiser needs to achieve geographic selectivity

B) The advertised product has to be visually appealing

A limitation of direct marketing is that _____. A) It is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of its marketing efforts B) The cost of generating a lead or a mailing list can be high C) Marketers cannot develop effective segmentation strategies D) All competitors consult the same lists

B) The cost of generating a lead or a mailing list can be high

Which of the following is one of the most critical external publics, and thus a category that requires careful handling by PR? A) Suppliers B) The media C) Educators D) Customers

B) The media

Direct marketing allows for a strong ability to test the effectiveness of _____. A) Neither the overall program nor specific elements B) The overall program and specific elements C) Only specific elements of the marketing D) Only the overall program, and not specific elements

B) The overall program and specific elements

One of the primary advantages of using magazines as an advertising medium is _____. A) The high penetration of households and frequency offered B) The superior reproduction quality of ads C) The lack of clutter problems D) The short lead time needed to place an ad

B) The superior reproduction quality of ads

Identify a reason why firms produce annual reports for stockholders and investors. A) To avoid clutter in sponsorships B) To outline future plans C) To influence government bodies D) To recruit new employees

B) To outline future plans

Discounts or deals that are offered to retailers or wholesalers by a manufacturer to stock, promote, or display the manufacturer's products are known as _____. A) Bonus packs B) Trade allowances C) Refunds D) Spiffs

B) Trade allowances

With YouTube, users can do which of the following? A) Play online games B) Upload and share videos C) Directly download mobile applications D) Control their profiles across the Google network

B) Upload and share videos

A specialized content program offered through cable TV networks that is developed by an advertiser and provided to the cable operators for free is known as _____. A) Skywriting B) Video on demand C) A mobile billboard D) An advergame

B) Video on demand

How can newspaper publishers maintain their strong position as a dominant local advertising medium? (Check all that apply) A) By increasing the lead time required to place an ad, therefore increasing the visual appeal B) By redesigning newspapers to make them easier and faster to read C) By developing strong relationships with their advertisers D) By retaining existing subscribers rather than acquiring new ones

B, C, & D

How can publishers make advertising in their magazines more appealing to marketers? (Check all that apply) A) By increasing the lead time required to place an ad B) By managing their circulation bases effectively C) By making their publications available online D) By creating better editorial content

B, C, & D

Identify reasons why corporate advertising is considered to be controversial. (Check all that apply) A) Consumers understand the reasons behind such ads B) It is considered to be a costly form of self-indulgence C) The firms using it are assumed to be in trouble D) It is not considered a good investment

B, C, & D

Identify the methods used to determine the effectiveness of corporate advertising. (Check all that apply) A) Event sponsorships B) Focus groups C) Studies relating corporate advertising and stock prices D) Attitude surveys

B, C, & D

Which of the following are members of internal audiences as defined by PR? (Check all that apply) A) Those unassociated with the company B) Employees C) Those who supply raw materials to the company D) Stockholders

B, C, & D

Which of the following are disadvantages of mobile for marketing? (Check all that apply) A) Native ads cannot be used B) Consumers will likely become irritated C) The limitation of a small screen D) Mobile technology is not advanced enough yet E) The viewer may be on the move

B, C, & E

Which of the following are advantages of OOH advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Waste coverage (It is not likely that everyone driving past a billboard is part of the target market) B) Wide coverage of local markets (Lots of exposure) C) Frequency (Repeated exposure) D) Limited message capabilities (Exposure time is short so lengthy messages are not as effective) E) Wearout (People may get tired of seeing the same ad every day) F) Geographic flexibility (Local, regional, and national markets can all be covered) G) Creativity H) Ability to create awareness I) Efficiency J) Cost K) Measurement problems (It's hard to measure the reach and frequency of each ad) L) Image problems M) Effectiveness N) Production capabilities (Modern technologies have reduced production times) O) Timeliness

B, C, F, G, H, I, M, N, & O

Which of the following are DISADVANTAGES of magazine advertising? (Select all that apply) A) Selectivity B) High costs C) Reproduction quality D) Limited reach and frequency E) Creative flexibility (ie: gatefolds and bleed pages) F) Long lead time [needed to place an ad] G) Permanence (Read over several days and often kept for reference) H) Clutter and competition I) Prestige J) Consumer receptivity and engagement K) Services (ie: split runs)

B, D, F, & H

Which of the following are the advantages of branded entertainment? (Check all that apply) A) Product placement guarantees the product will be prominently featured B) Product placement gives exposure to products under advertising restrictions C) Consumer recall for product placements is higher than for TV commercials D) Product placement can target consumers with a strong interest in a particular subject matter

B-D

Which of the following statements are correct about OOH Ratings, the measurement system introduced by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA)? (Check all that apply) A) It excludes ethnographic data about consumers because of privacy issues B) It uses a "likely to see" metric in place of the traditional measure of "opportunity to see" C) Its data includes eye tracking D) It can provide demographic data about consumers

B-D

Why do weekly newspapers appeal mainly to local advertisers? (Check all that apply) A) Because of their long life span and repeat exposure B) Because of their penetration of diverse markets C) Because of their low absolute cost D) Because of their geographic selectivity

C & D

Identify a reason why firms are concerned about public attitudes. A) Public attitudes determine the hierarchy within an organization B) Negative public attitudes shape optimal work environments C) A firm's sales may be affected by public attitudes D) Negative public attitudes raise employee morale

C) A firm's sales may be affected by public attitudes

In direct marketing, a typical objective is defined through _____. A) Marketing costs B) Sales data C) A sought response D) Its reach

C) A sought response

The use of social media is _____. A) Very low in Asian countries B) Unheard of outside the U.S. C) A worldwide phenomenon D) Found only in the West

C) A worldwide phenomenon

An advantage of magazine advertising is the _____. A) Comparatively high reach and frequency of magazines B) Short lead time of magazines C) Additional services offered to advertisers D) Absence of clutter problems

C) Additional services offered to advertisers

Which of the following statements about combining direct marketing with advertising is true? A) Direct marketing is not an element of integrated marketing communications B) Direct marketing increases direct e-commerce sales, but generally harms retail store sales C) Advertising has been shown to support both direct and in-store sales positively D) Ads for products sold in stores are not suitable for the same products sold online

C) Advertising has been shown to support both direct and in-store sales positively

The method of corporate advertising in which a firm indirectly promotes its image by taking a stand on a particular issue is known as _____ advertising. A) Image B) Sponsorship C) Advocacy D) Cause-related

C) Advocacy

An outdoor clothing company runs a magazine advertisement announcing its support of a law that would further protect public lands. This is an example of _____. A) Event sponsorships B) Image advertising C) Advocacy advertising D) Cause-related advertising

C) Advocacy advertising

A manufacturer of sports shoes using a blimp over beaches and sports arenas to promote its products is an example of _____. A) Video advertising B) Ambient advertising C) Aerial advertising D) Transit advertising

C) Aerial advertising

Which of the following is an example of in-store media? A) Wall murals B) Bench ads C) Aisle displays D) Station posters

C) Aisle displays

An advantage of outdoor advertising is that it _____. A) Allows advertisers to accurately measure the reach of ads B) Can accurately measure the frequency of advertisements C) Allows advertisers to change digital messages based on local market conditions D) Results in a low degree of waste coverage

C) Allows advertisers to change digital messages based on local market conditions

Consumers are less likely to have the same negative reactions to product placements as they may to commercials because product placements _____. A) Always have low frequency of exposure B) Have lower next-day recall than commercials C) Are not very intrusive D) Do not result in clutter

C) Are not very intrusive

Packaged-goods marketers often use refund offers to _____. A) Test consumer reception of an established product B) Encourage users to stay with the brand they are currently using C) Assist in the trial of a new product D) Create negative perceptions of a competitor

C) Assist in the trial of a new product

Usually, marketers do event marketing by _____. A) Sending samples of their product to consumer residences B) Providing price reductions on all their products during a holiday or other occasion C) Associating their product with some popular activity or event D) Offering consumers free prizes along with their product

C) Associating their product with some popular activity or event

General business magazines for all business executives are known as _____. A) Consumer publications B) Farm publications C) Business and health care publications

C) Business and health care publications

Health care publications for various areas are known as _____. A) Consumer publications B) Farm publications C) Business and health care publications

C) Business and health care publications

Industrial magazines for businesspeople in manufacturing and production industries are known as _____. A) Consumer publications B) Farm publications C) Business and health care publications

C) Business and health care publications

Magazines for specific professional groups are known as _____. A) Consumer publications B) Farm publications C) Business and health care publications

C) Business and health care publications

Trade magazines for wholesalers, dealers, distributors, and retailers are known as _____. A) Consumer publications B) Farm publications C) Business and health care publications

C) Business and health care publications

LinkedIn is primarily used by _____ to network. A) Students B) Celebrities C) Business professionals D) Young people

C) Business professionals

Identify a way in which firms take part in cause-related marketing. A) By generating financial support from investors B) By running ads to recruit personnel C) By running public service announcements D) By sponsoring TV shows

C) By running public service announcements

_____ advertising is designed to promote image by linking the company with nonprofits or charities. A) Image B) Advocacy C) Cause-related

C) Cause-related

A method of image advertising in which firms associate themselves with charities and nonprofit organizations as contributing sponsors is known as _____. A) Event sponsorship B) Lead generation C) Cause-related marketing D) Publicity

C) Cause-related marketing

The most socially engaged social media market is _____. A) The United States B) France C) China D) Mexico

C) China

The sales promotion effort can add to consumer franchise-building efforts for a brand by _____. A) Reinforcing brand similarities B) Emphasizing retailer-oriented promotions C) Communicating the brand's unique attributes D) Comparing the brand to a. competitor

C) Communicating the brand's unique attributes

By using LinkedIn, marketers get an opportunity to _____. A) Add customers without having to send a connection request B) Send emails to a group of customers C) Connect to customers with specific interests D) Video chat with each of their customers

C) Connect to customers with specific interests

In the magazine industry, nearly two-thirds of all advertising dollars are spent in _____. A) Industrial magazines B) Health care publications C) Consumer magazines D) Business publications

C) Consumer magazines

Subscription/circulation and in-store distribution are the two types of distribution for _____. A) Industrial magazines B) Health care publications C) Consumer magazines D) Business publications

C) Consumer magazines

The most frequently advertised categories in _____ are toiletries/cosmetics, drugs/remedies, food products, apparel/accessories, retail, and automotive. A) Industrial magazines B) Health care publications C) Consumer magazines D) Business publications

C) Consumer magazines

_____ are classified by categories, distribution, and frequency. A) Industrial magazines B) Health care publications C) Consumer magazines D) Business publications

C) Consumer magazines

Identify a disadvantage of direct marketing. A) It cannot personalize advertising messages B) Consumers cannot be targeted based on a geographic area C) Consumers can be annoyed by the unsolicited mail received D) It is difficult to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of its marketing efforts

C) Consumers can be annoyed by the unsolicited mail received

YouTube is a(n) _____. A) Online gaming portal B) Microblogging site C) Content aggregator D) Application downloading site

C) Content aggregator

_____ is one of the uses of banner ads. A) Sponsoring companies B) Creating videos C) Creating awareness D) Interacting with society

C) Creating awareness

Morning and evening publications are a classification of _____. A) Special-audience newspapers B) Business publications C) Daily newspapers D) Consumer magazines

C) Daily newspapers

Unsolicited correspondence through post is known as _____. A) An inside card B) Spam C) Direct mail D) Print advertising

C) Direct mail

A system of marketing by which organizations communicate with target customers to generate a response or transaction is known as _____. A) Segment marketing B) Consumer marketing C) Direct marketing D) Reaction marketing

C) Direct marketing

A form of direct marketing in which the one- or two-step approach is used to offer a product or service and a sales response is solicited is known as _____. A) Stepwise advertising B) Indirect advertising C) Direct-response advertising D) Support advertising

C) Direct-response advertising

From a marketer's perspective, an advantage of direct marketing is that _____. A) Direct-mail and online services are longer lasting than other media B) TV programs used for direct-response advertising are usually new and large audiences C) Direct-response advertising can be much more timely than other media D) Consumers are not annoyed by telemarketing and direct mail

C) Direct-response advertising can be much more timely than other media

What is a benefit of direct marketing? A) The ads purchased on TV are high-price and therefore prestigious B) It is less profitable but cheaper than other methods C) Each sale generated in direct-response advertising is extremely inexpensive D) The CPM for direct mail is low on an absolute and a relative basis

C) Each sale generated in direct-response advertising is extremely inexpensive

Mailing lists used in direct mail have become more current and specific, which has _____. A) Significantly increased costs B) Created legal issues C) Eliminated waste coverage D) Decreased the need for demographic selectivity

C) Eliminated waste coverage

A characteristic of direct marketing is that it _____. A) Lacks demographic segmentation B) Generally creates a favorable image of the medium itself C) Eliminates waste coverage D) Is unable to reach a large number of consumers

C) Eliminates waste coverage

_____ allow advertisers to use a third page that opens out and gives the advertisement an extra-large spread. A) Creative space buys B) Bleed pages C) Gatefolds D) Inserts

C) Gatefolds

Compared with online catalogs, traditional catalogs _____. A) Are less specific B) Incur the same overall costs C) Have a higher emotional appeal D) Are more current

C) Have a higher emotional appeal

An advantage of magazine advertising is that magazines _____. A) Do not face the problem of advertising clutter B) Are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency C) Have a longer life span compared with newspapers D) Have a shorter lead time to place an ad compared with other media

C) Have a longer life span compared with newspapers

Publicity is known to be more powerful than advertising or sales promotion because it is _____. A) Sponsored by the company B) Always positive C) Highly credible D) Less objective

C) Highly credible

_____ is a form of corporate advertising that is dedicated to furthering an organization's overall appearance. A) Advocacy advertising B) Cause-related marketing C) Image advertising D) Publicity

C) Image advertising

The Internet provides platforms to sell directly to customers _____. A) Only in consumer markets B) Only in business-to-business markets C) In both consumer and business-to-business markets D) Only in industry related markets

C) In both consumer and business-to-business markets

A supermarket displays ads of its products on shopping carts. This is an example of advertising using _____. A) Digital billboards B) Mobile billboards C) In-store media D) Broadcast media

C) In-store media

A long advertisement designed to be viewed as regular TV shows that fit into a 30-minute or 1-hour time slot is known as a(n) _____. A) Longform ad B) Promotional episode C) Infomercial D) Commercial

C) Infomercial

As a result of the digital revolution, transformations in the marketing environment are forcing marketers to rethink almost everything they do. This digital revolution is the unprecedented advancement of the _____. A) Radio B) Newspaper C) Internet D) Television

C) Internet

Compared with advertising on the Internet, personal selling _____. A) Is less time consuming B) Has lesser expenses C) Is more expensive D) Has wider reach

C) Is more expensive

An important benefit of direct marketing is that _____. A) It has more prestigious associations than other types of advertising B) Tt is unlikely to be perceived as intrusive C) It is the best advertising medium to personalize a message D) It can be experienced at the consumer's pace

C) It is the best advertising medium to personalize a message

Identify an advantage of promotional products marketing. A) It has a shorter lead time compared with other media B) It offers unlimited reach C) It results in a low level of waste coverage D) It cannot affect the advertiser's image

C) It results in a low level of waste coverage

When compared to advertising using the Internet, mass-media advertising has the advantage of _____. A) Lower popularity B) Quicker public interaction C) Larger reach D) Higher cost per exposure

C) Larger reach

Usage of a promotion without prior or concurrent advertising can _____. A) Avoid information overload B) Reinforce a brand's image C) Limit its effectiveness D) Remind consumers of a brand

C) Limit its effectiveness

Identify the customer who purchases a product via direct selling. A) Jerry places an order for a product from a catalog B) Gina clicks on a targeted ad online and purchases the product C) Linda buys a product from a door-to-door salesperson D) Sam buys a product after watching an infomercial on TV

C) Linda buys a product from a door-to-door salesperson

Newspapers generate most of their advertising revenue from _____. A) Online advertising B) National advertisers C) Local advertisers D) International advertisers

C) Local advertisers

Sales promotions that offer members of a store discounts, a chance to accumulate points that can be redeemed for rewards, newsletters, and other special services are known as _____ programs. A) Direct marketing B) Sample C) Loyalty D) Persuasive

C) Loyalty

In a price-off deal, the reduction in the regular price of a product comes out of the profit margin of the _____. A) Customer B) Retailer C) Manufacturer D) Nonuser

C) Manufacturer

Identify a true statement about the traditional perspective of public relations from the following. A) Public relations is seen primarily as a communications function B) External agencies are not used in public relations programs C) Marketing and public relations are considered separate departments D) Public relations is seen as a marketing function

C) Marketing and public relations are considered separate departments

An important reason for the increase in spending on sales promotions has been the _____. A) Decline in competition B) Increase in brand loyalty C) Maturity in the promotion industry D) Growth of the economy

C) Maturity in the promotion industry

Identify the demographic segment that has been the most favorable in adopting mobile as a marketing medium. A) Baby boomers B) Gen Xers C) Millennials

C) Millennials

Which of the following statements is correct about advertising in movie theaters? A) Movie theater ads are used only by local advertisers B) The use of movie theater ads has been decreasing since the 1990s C) Movie theater ads include commercials shown before the movie and ads in theater lobbies D) Movie theater ads are much less likely to be remembered by consumers than TV ads are

C) Movie theater ads include commercials shown before the movie and ads in theater lobbies

A characteristic of newspapers as an advertising medium is that _____. A) Newspaper ads cannot achieve geographic selectivity B) They are generally retained around the house for several weeks C) Newspaper ads are unlikely to have impact beyond the day of publication D) They lack flexibility in terms of creative options

C) Newspaper ads are unlikely to have impact beyond the day of publication

_____ are included in papers primarily with Sunday editions. A) Weekly newspapers B) Daily newspapers C) Newspaper supplements D) Special-audience newspapers E) National newspapers

C) Newspaper supplements

In the traditional perspective, public relations is seen as a(n) _____ function. A) Advertising B) Event-focused C) Non-marketing D) Research

C) Non-marketing

Identify an alternate name for support media. A) Print media B) Broadcast media C) Non-traditional media D) Traditional media

C) Non-traditional media

In order to attract more advertisers, magazine publishers should _____. A) Avoid verifying the credibility of circulation figures B) Focus on frequency instead of reach C) Offer cross-magazine and media deals to advertisers D) Increase the lead times required to run ads in their publications

C) Offer cross-magazine and media deals to advertisers

Sales promotion includes some type of inducement that _____. A) Provides customer service B) Generates certain emotions for a product C) Offers an extra incentive to buy D) Creates awareness of a product

C) Offers an extra incentive to buy

Configurations of products that occupy a shelf section in a store are referred to as _____. A) Dioramas B) Product maps C) Planograms D) Impressions

C) Planograms

A medium that uses the Internet to distribute audio and video files for downloading into smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices is referred to as _____. A) Augmented reality B) Tweeting C) Podcasting D) Blogging

C) Podcasting

_____ is/are printed by the advertiser and taken to the newspaper to be inserted. A) Display advertising B) Special advertisements C) Preprinted inserts D) Classified advertising

C) Preprinted inserts

Of the following groups, which would attempt to influence government legislation with an agenda counter to that of a firm? A) Consumers B) Marketers C) Trade unions D) Financial groups

C) Trade unions

A piece of publicity that is produced by publicists so that stations can air it as a news story is known as a(n) _____. A) Research survey B) Press conference C) Video news release D) Issue ad

C) Video news release

In the context of direct marketing, what are the similarities between regular mail and e-mail? A) Both are approximately the same cost B) Both are equally effective in terms of return on investment C) Both rely heavily on mailing lists D) Both attempt to achieve demographic selectivity E) Both can use targeted messages

C-E

Which of the following are disadvantages of outdoor advertising? (Check all that apply) A) It lacks the ability to create awareness among consumers B) It results in low levels of frequency C) It results in overexposure to an ad message D) It can only display short messages due to short exposure time E) It cannot accurately measure the reach and frequency of an ad

C-E

On a _____-_____ basis, magazine copies are sent to individuals whom the publisher believes can influence the company's purchases.

Controlled-circulation

Movie theater ad sales exceeded _____ in 2018. A) $750 million B) $760 million C) $770 million D) $780 million

D) $780 million

Identify an example of gas station pump advertising. A) An electronics goods manufacturer sponsoring a TV game show B) A soda manufacturer displaying its ads inside the parking lot of a mall C) A tire manufacturer featuring its products on a cable network show D) A car manufacturer advertising on screens that appear at the local Exxon station

D) A car manufacturer advertising on screens that appear at the local Exxon station

_____ is directed towards farmers and their families. A) A national newspaper B) A weekly newspaper C) A business magazine D) A farm publication

D) A farm publication

_____ ranges from general-interest magazines to specialized agricultural areas. A) A national newspaper B) A weekly newspaper C) A business magazine D) A farm publication

D) A farm publication

Contrary to the understanding of many marketers, publicity is _____ the public relations effort. A) A disadvantage of B) The same as C) Unrelated to D) A subset of

D) A subset of

Identify an example of a nontraditional support media. A) Newspaper ads B) Celebrity endorsements C) Online banner ads D) Ads on manhole covers

D) Ads on manhole covers

Which of the following is the most common frequency for consumer magazines? A) Weekly B) Monthly C) Bimonthly D) All of the above E) None of the above

D) All of the above

An advantage of out-of-home (outdoor) advertising through digital media is that it _____. A) Has unlimited message capabilities B) Accurately measures the reach and frequency of ads C) Is expensive in both an absolute and a relative sense D) Allows advertisers to change their messages frequently

D) Allows advertisers to change their messages frequently

Identify an example of a firm's initiative to undertake a public relations effort in a community. A) A tire manufacturer endorsing an international sporting event B) A car manufacturer asking people to apply for jobs through its ad campaign C) A soft drink manufacturer generating financial investments through its ads D) An oil company being involved in efforts to clean up water supplies

D) An oil company being involved in efforts to clean up water supplies

Advertisement revenues through mobile come primarily through _____. A) Direct calls B) Special schemes C) Revenue cards D) Applications

D) Applications

Consumer franchise-building promotions are used to make consumers _____. A) See similar brands as interchangeable B) Take advantage of promotional offers C) Avoid a competitor brand D) Aware of a brand

D) Aware of a brand

_____ has helped marketers target audiences precisely and design messages to appeal to their specific needs and wants. A) Lack of deception possibilities B) Reliable research C) Clutter D) Behavior tracking

D) Behavior tracking

Advertisers can save money through: A) Volume discounts [based on the total space purchased within the contract year] B) Magazine networks (Buying space in a group of publications as a package deal) C) Neither D) Both

D) Both

Marketing and advertising executives are most concerned with the effect of the increased use of sales promotion on _____. A) The price of a product B) Target marketing C) Market segmentation D) Brand equity

D) Brand equity

Apart from seeking behavioral responses, direct marketing is used by many organizations to _____. A) Harm a competitor's image B) Decrease the need for future advertising C) Encourage excessive coverage D) Build a favorable image

D) Build a favorable image

_____ figures represent the number of individuals who receive a publication through either subscription or store purchase. A) Verification B) Reach C) Frequency D) Circulation

D) Circulation

_____ includes ads that use small text and are arranged under subheads based on the product, service, or offering that is being advertised. A) Display advertising B) Special advertisement C) Preprinted insert D) Classified advertising

D) Classified advertising

Identify an item used for specialty advertising. A) Mobile billboards B) Blimps C) Inside cards D) Coffee mugs

D) Coffee mugs

Coupons, price-offs, premiums, and bonus packs are examples of _____. A) Retailer-oriented sales promotions B) Manufacturer-oriented sales promotions C) Wholesaler-oriented sales promotions D) Consumer-oriented sales promotions

D) Consumer-oriented sales promotions

In a(n) _____, a sponsor provides dollars in return for name association and participates in providing the matter to be published in a website. A) Regular sponsorship B) Infomercial C) Interstitial D) Content sponsorship

D) Content sponsorship

A promotion where consumers compete on the basis of skills or ability for prizes or money is known as a _____. A) Sweepstakes B) Game C) Premium D) Contest

D) Contest

One of the objectives of image advertising is to _____. A) Generate financial statements B) Develop new products C) Terminate resources D) Create goodwill

D) Create goodwill

Identify a method used by firms to maintain communication with their employees. A) Exclusives B) Interviews C) Advertising D) Direct mail

D) Direct mail

One of the primary reasons for marketers to use social media is to _____. A) Reduce brand exposure B) Be able to use videos for advertising C) Avoid direct contact with customers D) Drive traffic to their websites

D) Drive traffic to their websites

In the context of direct marketing, what is a difference between regular mail and e-mail? A) E-mail is more expensive B) E-mail cannot achieve as much demographic selectivity C) E-mail does not rely as heavily on mailing lists D) E-mail is more effective in terms of return on investment

D) E-mail is more effective in terms of return on investment

An example of classified advertising includes ads for _____. A) Political issues B) Branded products C) Retail chains D) Employment

D) Employment

A type of promotion where a company or brand is associated with an event or where a themed activity is created for the purpose of providing experiences for consumers and promoting a product or service is known as _____. A) Integrated marketing B) Rebate sponsorship C) A sweepstakes D) Event marketing

D) Event marketing

In order to find out what investors want to see and how they react after ads are developed, _____ are used. A) Issue ads B) Event sponsorships C) Recruitment ads D) Focus groups

D) Focus groups

The "outside back" magazine advertising position is known as the _____. A) First cover B) Second cover C) Third cover D) Fourth cover

D) Fourth cover

Social media helps in _____. A) Halting customer engagement B) Increasing a one-way flow of marketing C) Reducing customer involvement D) Getting immediate feedback

D) Getting immediate feedback

Typically, newspapers are valued by advertisers because they _____. A) Offer high demographic selectivity B) Are retained around the house for several weeks C) Have a long life span D) Have short closing dates

D) Have short closing dates

_____ is the main benefit that marketers get from the use of social media. A) Video advertising B) Precise targeting C) Better behavioral research D) Increased exposure

D) Increased exposure

Frequency is most easily achieved in direct marketing through _____. A) Direct mail B) Door-to-door sales C) TV advertisements on new and popular shows D) Inexpensive TV advertisements

D) Inexpensive TV advertisements

Companies use which of the following tools in a communication function as part of the PR program? A) Lobbying B) Surveys C) Recruitment drives D) Interviews

D) Interviews

Trade shows are used by companies to _____. A) Develop relationships with competitors B) Avoid contact with consumers C) Sell large volumes of their products D) Introduce new products

D) Introduce new products

Which of the following statements about out-of-home (outdoor) advertising is correct? A) It is inexpensive B) It has a low degree of waste coverage C) It lacks creativity D) It can make use of digital messages

D) It can make use of digital messages

Which of the following is true about public relations? A) It is unable to break through the clutter of commercials B) PR efforts are always associated with their sponsors in the mind of the public C) It gives few quality sales leads to companies D) It helps develop a positive image for an organization

D) It helps develop a positive image for an organization

Which of the following statements about measuring the effectiveness of a public relations campaign is most accurate? A) It helps management evaluate supplier relationships B) It is not useful to try to measure the effectiveness of a PR campaign, as goodwill cannot be quantified C) Evaluation of a PR campaign's effectiveness should be left to a third-party firm D) It helps management assess the effectiveness of PR activities

D) It helps management assess the effectiveness of PR activities

Which of the following is a benefit of direct marketing? A) It does not need to be tested B) It reaches the widest possible market C) The effectiveness of direct marketing methods is independent of the accuracy of the mailing lists used D) It is able to test the effectiveness of the overall marketing program

D) It is able to test the effectiveness of the overall marketing program

Identify an advantage of publicity. A) It offers advertisers control over the timing of information dissemination B) It provides consumers with accurate information C) It offers advertisers an abundance of control over the flow of information D) It offers the perception that the information is highly credible

D) It offers the perception that the information is highly credible

Identify a true statement about the public relations planning process. A) It is an intermittent process B) It can be implemented with little communication with other departments C) It can be separated from the overall marketing communications program D) It requires procedures for dealing with problems

D) It requires procedures for dealing with problems

Which of the following is an advantage of direct marketing? A) Direct-mail and online services tend to create a desirable mood B) The effectiveness of direct marketing methods does not depend on the accuracy of the mailing lists used C) Direct marketing is usually the cheapest option D) Mailing lists enable marketers to achieve demographic selectivity

D) Mailing lists enable marketers to achieve demographic selectivity

Public relations activities that are designed to support marketing objectives are known as _____. A) Publicity B) Traditional PR C) Corporate branding D) Marketing public relations

D) Marketing public relations

Advertising is primarily a reminder to keep consumers aware of a brand when the brand moves to the _____ in the product life cycle. A) Development stage B) Growth stage C) Introduction stage D) Maturity stage

D) Maturity stage

With increased success in both business and consumer markets, social media has made it possible to carry on _____. A) Static marketing B) Read-only marketing C) One-way flow marketing D) One-to-one marketing

D) One-to-one marketing

Search results that appear because of their relevance to search terms and not advertisements are known as _____ search results. A) Nonorganic B) Paid C) Pay-per-click D) Organic

D) Organic

Tango, a soda manufacturer, has started an ad campaign that involves displaying posters and signs of its products on the walls of indoor parking garages. The company is using _____ to promote its products. A) Gas station pump ads B) In-store ads C) Video game ads D) Parking lot ads

D) Parking lot ads

An advantage of corporate advertising is that it serves as a great mechanism for _____. A) Avoidance of clutter B) Surveys and research C) Media content analysis D) Positioning a firm

D) Positioning a firm

Messages on the Internet can be designed to appeal to the specific needs and wants of a target audience through _____. A) The reliability on research numbers B) Sales generated through advertising C) Mass market messages D) Precise targeting

D) Precise targeting

While most newspapers try to place an ad in a requested position, the advertiser can ensure a specific section and/or position on a page by paying a higher _____. A) Flat rate B) Open-rate structure C) Run of paper (ROP) D) Preferred position rate E) Combination rate

D) Preferred position rate

An offer of an item of merchandise or service either free or at a low price that is an extra incentive for buyers is known as a _____. A) Refund B) Sample C) Coupon D) Premium

D) Premium

_____ is the basis for a magazine's rate structure and is defined as the number of copies distributed to original subscribers or store purchasers. A) Selectivity B) Consumer receptivity C) Duplicate circulation D) Primary circulation

D) Primary circulation

Trade allowances are offered by manufacturers to encourage retailers and wholesalers to _____. A) Send out samples of other products B) Stock a variety of brands C) Stop them from displaying other products D) Promote their product

D) Promote their product

The management function that assesses public attitudes and implements a program of action to earn the understanding and acceptance of the public is traditionally known as _____. A) Cross selling B) Vertical integration C) Horizontal integration D) Public relations

D) Public relations

A corporate sponsorship of a page, which does not provide content, on a magazine's website is an example of _____. A) Event sponsorship B) An advertorial C) A beacon D) Regular sponsorship

D) Regular sponsorship

With the key objective of generating an immediate sale, a direct inducement that offers an extra value or incentive for a product to a sales force, distributors, or a consumer is known as _____. A) Advertising B) Public relations C) Direct marketing D) Sales promotion

D) Sales promotion

Identify an example of a medium used in aerial advertising. A) Billboards B) Radio C) Kiosks D) Skywriting

D) Skywriting

Internet-based applications that have been developed on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0 and that allow the exchange of user-generated content are known as _____. A) Outdoor media B) An advertising network C) Virtual reality D) Social media

D) Social media

_____ include specialized editorial content and are published for particular groups such as labor unions, hobbyists, religious groups, etc. A) Weekly newspapers B) Daily newspapers C) Newspaper supplements D) Special-audience newspapers E) National newspapers

D) Special-audience newspapers

Companies use _____ to create goodwill with civic and business organizations in their PR programs. A) Mass media B) Exclusives C) Interviews D) Sponsorships

D) Sponsorships

The content of Web 1.0 consists mainly of _____. A) Interactive sites B) User-generated sits C) Social sites D) Static sites

D) Static sites

A form of advertising that is designed to aid and assist other forms of advertising is known as _____. A) Secondary advertising B) Assistance advertising C) Direct-response advertising D) Support advertising

D) Support advertising

Identify an example of transit media categorized under out-of-home media. A) Campuses B) 30-sheet posters C) Urban furniture D) Taxi displays

D) Taxi displays

Identify the most effective integrated marketing communications element for achieving the objective of creating public awareness for larger companies. A) Web banner advertising B) Mobile advertising C) Online advertising D) Television advertising

D) Television advertising

Identify a location where advertisers use outside posters to promote their products. A) The luggage area in a subway B) A theater lobby C) The waiting area in a restaurant D) The back of a bus

D) The back of a bus

The relative effectiveness of an ad based on the number of calls generated can be evaluated by advertisers by using _____. A) A people meter B) Third-party data C) Call list analysis D) The cost per order

D) The cost per order

A disadvantage of using newspapers as an advertising medium is _____. A) The low geographic selectivity offered B) The low market coverage offered C) The long lead time needed to place an ad D) The poor reproduction quality of ads

D) The poor reproduction quality of ads

Which of the following is an advantage of using magazines as an advertising medium? A) They do not face the problem of advertising clutter B) They have a shorter lead time compared with other media to place an ad C) They are more effective than other media in offering reach and frequency D) They allow advertisers to be creative and enhance the appeal of an ad

D) They allow advertisers to be creative and enhance the appeal of an ad

Identify an advantage of using newspapers as an advertising medium. A) They have a superior reproduction quality compared with magazines B) They are a selective medium in terms of lifestyle characteristics C) They have a longer life span compared with magazines D) They offer a high level of reach and frequency in a particular market

D) They offer a high level of reach and frequency in a particular market

Direct marketing is much more _____ than other media. A) Slow-moving B) Expensive C) Memorable D) Timely

D) Timely

A fast food chain has started a marketing campaign that involves displaying posters in subways of major cities. This is an example of _____. A) Specialty advertising B) Broadcast advertising C) Aerial advertising D) Transit advertising

D) Transit advertising

_____ is an online social network microblogging network that allows users to exchange very brief text-based messages. A) Pinterest B) Facebook C) YouTube D) Twitter

D) Twitter

Marketers use loyalty programs to encourage consumers to _____. A) Test out a variety of brands, including the marketer's B) Keep trying samples of their product C) Expect to always pay less for a product of their brand D) Use their product on a continual basis

D) Use their product on a continual basis

Identify the print media originating in small towns or suburbs that delivers news, sports, and events relevant to the local area and usually disregards national and world news, sports, and financial and business news. A) Special-audience newspapers B) Daily newspapers C) National newspapers D) Weekly newspapers

D) Weekly newspapers

Video advertising networks, digital billboards, and place-based advertising are examples of _____ (OOH/DOOH) advertising.

DOOH

People who are not closely associated with an organization are known as its _____ _____.

External audiences

Due to the challenges magazine publishers have been facing, they are now applying a focus to which of the following? A) Stronger editorial platforms B) Circulation management C) Digital magazines D) A & C E) B & C F) A-C

F) A-C

The leading social media site in terms of display advertising revenues is _____, which accounts for about 21% of all digital ad revenues in the United States.

Facebook

T/F) Aerial advertising is a very expensive form of advertising.

False

T/F) Infomercials increase direct-to-consumer purchases, but harm retail stores.

False

T/F) Pop-up blockers are ineffective in blocking interstitials.

False

T/F) Readers' perceptions of a magazine are unlikely to be influenced by the type of ads that appear in that magazine.

False

T/F) The Internet cannot help in generating interest in products.

False

T/F) Advertainment is a form of advergames.

False (ADVERGAMES is a form of ADVERTAINMENT)

T/F) Farms were never and will never be perceived as businesses.

False (Historically, farms were not perceived as businesses, but they are now. However, they are still classified as consumer publications)

T/F) In an effective sampling program, the next purchase occasion will be far in the future.

False (It will be NEAR in the future)

T/F) Few magazines have online media kits.

False (MOST magazines have online media kits)

T/F) The biggest newspaper readership decline has been in men.

False (The biggest decline has been in WOMEN and YOUNG ADULTS)

T/F) Direct marketing is used exclusively to generate a transaction.

False (The response generated in direct marketing can take the form of an inquiry, a purchase, or even a vote)

Direct advertising allows marketers to build _____ levels because the program vehicles for direct-response TV advertising are usually the most inexpensive available.

Frequency

Newspaper ads placed by marketers of branded products and designed to create and maintain demand are known as _____ (local/general) advertising.

General

_____ (General/Retail) advertising rates apply to display advertisers outside a newspaper's designated market area (DMA).

General

_____ marketing is a non-traditional method of marketing, also known as stealth, street, buzz, ambush, and viral marketing.

Guerrilla

Which of the following affect the cost of purchasing advertising space in a magazine? A) Magazine's circulation B) Size of the ad (full, half, or quarter page) C) The ad's position (first, second, third, or fourth cover) D) Particular editions chosen E) Special requirements F) Number and frequency of insertions G) Colors used H) All of the above

H) All of the above

Disadvantages of direct marketing include _____ factors, which are negatively impacted by the perceived low quality of junk mail or low-budget TV advertising.

Image

Devices which carry mobile advertisements such as cars and trailers are known as _____ _____. (Hint: In this scenario, "mobile" means "moveable")

Mobile billboards

T/F) Advertising on people's bodies is becoming _____ (more/less) common.

More

_____ advertising integrates advertising in online publications with the environment and editorial content, taking on the look and feel of the surrounding content.

Native

Billboards, street furniture, place-based media, and transit are examples of _____ (OOH/DOOH) advertising.

OOH

What does OOH stand for?

Out-Of-Home advertising

_____ (General/Retail) advertising rates apply to display advertisers that conduct business or sell goods or services within a newspaper's designated market area (DMA).

Retail

_____ advertising employs imprinted, useful, or decorative products for advertising, sales promotion, and motivational communication.

Specialty

T/F) Advertisers must consider both the absolute cost and the relative cost of space in a magazine.

True

T/F) Advertising placed in the wrong medium can result in irritation or negative attitudes toward an advertiser.

True

T/F) Business Publication Audits provide titles of people who receive publication and the industry in which they work.

True

T/F) Competition from digital media and increased costs (ie: paper, ink, and postage) have been the two main challenges for magazine publishers.

True

T/F) Consumer boycotts have been successful in affecting the sales of firms in a negative way.

True

T/F) Consumer magazines and farm publications are audited by the AAM (Alliance for Audited Media).

True

T/F) Exposure, frequency, and cost are all advantages of TRANSIT advertising.

True

T/F) In addition to selling more magazines, the usage of PR programs to target educators lends credibility to a medium.

True

T/F) Kantar Media SRDS provides complete planning information on domestic and international consumer, business, and health care publications.

True

T/F) Media kits provide information on readers via the publication's own research studies.

True

T/F) Media planners can use circulation figures to assess a newspaper's value, selectivity, and market coverage.

True

T/F) Movie theater ads exposed nationally are often as much as 20% higher than an equal exposure on television.

True

T/F) Newspapers are using a "subscription-first model" to attempt to reduce declining circulation.

True

T/F) Online newspaper delivery is the preferred mode of reading for many, and there are networks available to help local newspapers sell online ads on their websites to national advertisers.

True

T/F) Parking lot ads, gas station pump ads, and place-based media are all examples of miscellaneous other media.

True

T/F) Planograms are used by manufacturers to help retailers use shelf space more efficiently.

True

T/F) Reach & mood of the audience are both disadvantages of TRANSIT advertising.

True

T/F) Syndicated research studies provide reader information.

True

T/F) The objective of a one-step approach to direct marketing is to generate an immediate sale.

True

T/F) Unlike premiums, specialty advertising products are always distributed free, meaning recipients do NOT have to earn the specialty by making a purchase or contribution of any sort.

True

T/F) Whenever possible, the theme of consumer promotions should be merged with the positioning platform for a company for the successful integration of advertising and sales promotion programs.

True

T/F) Specialty advertising does NOT have an established ongoing audience measurement system.

True (The nature of the industry does not lend itself to having such a measurement system, however, Nielsen Media Research, Brandchannel Product Placement Watch, and Rentrak all offer services in this area)

The _____ is the leading national newspaper.

Wall Street Journal

List the steps for developing a public relations plan. A) Evaluate the program B) Plan and program C) Take action and communicate D) Define public relations problems

1. D) Define public relations problems 2. B) Plan and program 3. C) Take action and communicate 4. A) Evaluate the program

Which of the following is a form of broadcast media? A) Newspaper B) Radio C) Direct mail D) Catalog

B) Radio

Farm publications are classified as _____ (consumer/business) publications.

Consumer

In-store ads, in-store TV, aisle displays, store leaflets, and shopping cart signage is known as _____-_____ media.

In-store

_____-_____ media reaches shoppers at the place where they buy.

In-store

T/F) Product _____ (placement/integration) is a form of product _____ (placement/integration).

Integration; placement

Newspaper ads that are generally placed by retailers such as supermarkets are known as _____ (local/general) advertising.

Local

What does ROP stand for?

Run of paper

Renting or purchasing lists of recent product purchasers, bank-card holders, and so on gives marketers increased _____ capabilities on the basis of diverse measures including geographic area and job title.

Segmentation

_____ reach allows the advertiser to reach a large number of people, but avoid waste coverage.

Selective

_____-interest magazines reach target audience with little wasted coverage or circulation.

Special

What does SAU stand for?

Standard Advertising Unit

T/F) A major objective for using the web is to provide in-depth information about a company's products and services.

True


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