MARKETING FINAL

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Personal selling

Personal presentation by the firm's sales force for the purpose of engaging customers, making sales, and building customer relationships. Includes sales presentations, trade shows, and incentive programs.

2 Strategic planning process

1) define company mission 2) set company objectives and goals 3) design business portfolio 4) plan marketing and other functional strategies

Which of the following best describes Sprouts competitive​ advantage? A. The​ company's psychographic segmentation B. The​ company's demographic segmentation C. ​Sprout's value proposition D. ​Sprout's overall customer value E. ​Sprout's product position

D

Amazon and GEICO set themselves apart with their​ smooth-functioning direct delivery strategy referred to as​ __________ differentiation. A. people B. product C. channel D. services E. image

C

Developing product specifications follows​ __________ in the business buyer decision process. A. performance review B. supplier search C. supplier selection D. proposal solicitation E. general need description

E

The decision to offer Satisfries to customers is most closely aligned with their understanding of the changes in which of the following​ environments? A. The technological environment B. The legal environment C. The cultural environment D. The global environment E. The​ political-social environment

C

Nielsen gathers consumer insights through a variety of​ ways, including consumer tracking and panels. Which type of research is Nielsen engaged in during these​ examples? A. Mail questionnaires B. Focus groups C. Telephone surveys D. Online marketing research E. Causal research

D

What is the first step in marketing research​ process? A. Develop a research plan. B. Interpret the findings. C. Report the findings. D. Define the problem. E. Implement the research plan.

D

Business legislation has been enacted for a number of reasons which include all of the following except​ __________. A. protecting interests of society B. developing a code of ethics C. protecting companies from each other D. protecting consumers from unfair business practices E. to make firms take responsibility for the social costs of their production or products

B

A​ brand's __________ involves the set of benefits or values it promises to deliver to consumers. A.marketing management B.market segmentation C.value proposition D.target marketing E.customer management

C

4 P's of Marketing

Product, place, promotion, price

To do​ e-procurement, companies can conduct ​__________​, in which they put their purchasing requests online and invite suppliers to bid for the business. A. reverse auctions B. company buying site C. extranet link D. trading exchanges E. intranet link

A

​__________ reverses the usual process of first designing a new​ product, determining its​ cost, and then​ asking, "Can we sell it for​ that?" A. Target costing B. ​Value-added pricing C. ​Good-value pricing D. ​Cost-based pricing E. Customer value-based pricing

A

Which type of message appeal does OXO​ utilize? A. Emotional B. Rational C. Irrational D. Moral E. Logical

B

When companies set their promotion budgets to match​ competitor's outlays, they are using the​ __________ method. A. ​push-and-pull B. ​objective-and-task C. affordable D. ​competitive-parity E. ​percentage-of-sales

D

The​ __________ environment consists of institutions and other forces that affect a​ society's basic values. A. social B. political C. economic D. natural E. cultural

E

Modified rebuy

buyer wants to modify product specifications, prices, terms, or suppliers. The "in" suppliers may become nervous and feel pressured to put their best foot forward to protect an account. "Out" suppliers may see the modified rebuy situation as an opportunity to make a better offer and gain new business.

Value-based pricing

customer-value based pricing - uses buyers' perceptions of value as the key to pricing. Price is considered along with all other marketing mix variables before the marketing program is set. good-value pricing - offering just the right combination of quality and good service at a fair price. value-added pricing - attaching value-added features and services to differentiate a company's offers and charging higher prices.

A​ company's mission statement should be focused on​ __________. A. customers B. objectives and goals C. sales D. investment E. profit

A

Prior to changing its product offerings and realigning its business​ units, managers at​ Konica/Minolta most likely first performed which of the following to determine those units that were profitable and those that should be phased out or​ realigned? A. Define the company mission. B. Set company goals. C. Set company objectives. D. Perform a portfolio analysis. E. Create specific marketing strategies.

D

In SWOT​ analyses, the favourable factors or trends in the external environment that the company may be able to exploit to its advantage are referred to as​ __________. A. weaknesses B. strengths C. threats D. targets E. opportunities

E

Buyer's black box

Environment is perceived by buyer. Buyer's black box is their characteristics and decision process. Buyer then responds to environment. The buyer's characteristics influence how he or she perceives and reacts to the stimuli. These characteristics include a variety of cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors. Second, the buyer's decision process itself affects his or her behavior. This decision process—from need recognition, information search, and alternative evaluation to the purchase decision and postpurchase behavior—begins long before the actual purchase decision and continues long after.

__________is a type of identity theft that uses deceptive emails and fraudulent online sites. A. ​Pop-unders B. ​Direct-response TV commercial C. Snapchat D. Phishing E. Spam

D

Disadvantages of direct marketing to sellers include​ __________. A. personalize products and services B. target small groups of customers C. speedy alternative to reach markets D. learn more about​ customers' tastes E. interaction with limited number of customers

E

Federal legislation on​ __________ states that sellers must set prices without talking to competitors. A. discriminatory pricing B. interstate commerce C. ​trade-restrain D. deceptive pricing E. ​price-fixing

E

Konica/Minolta focuses one of its business units on medical and healthcare groups. These groups make up one of​ Konica/Minolta's __________. A. marketing mix B. positioning C. market analysis D. differentiation E. market segment

E

Which of the following best describes Burger​ King's pricing strategy regarding its chicken nuggets during​ McDonald's Monopoly​ promotion? A. ​Break-even pricing B. ​Value-added pricing C. ​Cost-plus pricing D. ​Cost-based pricing E. ​Competition-based pricing

E

Which of the following best describes the type of product Plymouth Rock Assurance​ offers? A. Shopping product B. Specialty product C. Unsought product D. Capital items E. Convenience product

A

Which of the following forms of products are considered as​ services? A. Airline travel B. Apple iPhone C. Advice from a family doctor D. Starbucks coffee E. Toyota Camry

A

Eskimo​ Joe's food, logo​ products, and overall experience keeps customers loyal and coming back time and time again. Such customer loyalty increases​ __________________. A. Customer lifetime value B. Marketing myopia C. Partner relationship management D. Sustainable marketing E. Market offerings

A

Core customer value

Most basic level of customer value. Addresses the question: What is the buyer really buying? When designing products, marketers must first define the core, problem-solving benefits or services that consumers seek. A woman buying lipstick buys more than lip color. Charles Revson of Revlon saw this early: "In the factory, we make cosmetics; in the store, we sell hope."

1) Customer relationship management (CRM)

The overall process of building and maintaining profitable customer relationships by delivering superior customer value and satisfaction. The key to building lasting customer relationships is to create superior customer value and satisfaction

Advantages of mobile marketing include all of the following except​ __________. A. mobile marketing provides​ on-the-go product​ information, price​ comparisons, advice, and reviews from other consumers B. the surge in mobile web traffic has made mobile marketing a must for most brands C. marketers use mobile marketing to engage customers​ anywhere, anytime during the buying and​ relationship-building process D. mobile marketing may risk irritating consumers E. companies use mobile marketing to stimulate immediate buying

D

The name Plymouth Rock Assurance identifies the company as the seller of its services and​ products, which is also known as which of the​ following? A. Product line B. Brand C. Package D. Logo E. Label

B

In addition to selling​ food, drink, and a variety of items that feature its popular​ logo, Eskimo​ Joe's offers its customers a valuable​ experience, known as its​ ______________. A.Marketing myopia B.Market offering C.Demands D.Needs E.Wants

B

generations/ cohorts

Baby boomers - 1946-1964, control 70% of nation's disposable income, make up 26% of population generation x - 1965-1976, family first, career second, skeptical and sensible millennials - 1977-2000, financially strapped, comfort with digital technology, frugal, practical, mobile, and impatient generation z - 2000 and after, represent tomorrow's markets, fluent in tech

he​ __________ environment consists of economic factors that affect consumer purchasing power and spending patterns. A. social B. political C. economic D. technological E. natural

C

​__________ plays a key role in the​ company's strategic planning. A. Human Resources B. Accounting C. Marketing D. Operations E. Finance

C

The most common form of marketing organization is​ __________. A. product management organization B. customer management organization C. geographic organization D. functional organization E. product organization

D

1) marketing myopia

The mistake of paying more attention to the specific products a company offers than to the benefits and experiences produced by these products A manufacturer of quarter-inch drill bits may think that the customer needs a drill bit. But what the customer really needs is a quarter-inch hole.These sellers will have trouble if a new product comes along that serves the customer's need better or less expensively. The customer will have the same need but will want

1) Marketing

process by which companies engage customers, build strong customer relationships, and create customer value in order to capture customer value in return value creation + exchange

Reference groups

serve as direct (face-to-face interactions) or indirect points of comparison or reference in forming a person's attitudes or behavior. People often are influenced by reference groups to which they do not belong. Ex, aspirational groups are ones in which the individual wishes to belong. include word-of-mouth influence, opinion leaders, online social networks, family, and roles and status.

RFID

track products and customers at various points in the distribution channel ex, tracking pallets or having a disney wristband to scan

Selective distortion

describes the tendency of people to interpret information in a way that will support what they already believe.

3 Marketing Information System (MIS)

consists of people and procedures dedicated to assessing information needs, developing the needed information, and helping decision makers use the information to generate and validate customer and market insights

3 microenviornment

consists of the actors close to the company that affect its ability to engage and serve its customers—the company, suppliers, marketing intermediaries, customer markets, competitors, and publics

3 macroenviornment

consists of the larger societal forces that affect the microenvironment—demographic, economic, natural, technological, political, and cultural forces

Selective retention

consumers are likely to remember good points made about a brand they favor and forget good points made about competing brands.

SWOT analysis

evaluates the company's overall strengths (S), weaknesses (W), opportunities (O), and threats (T) The goal is to match the company's strengths to attractive opportunities in the environment while simultaneously overcoming weaknesses and eliminating threats

demographic environment

human populations in terms of size, density, location, age, gender, race, occupation, and other statistics - generational marketing, changing family structure, geographic shifts in population, education changes, increasing diversity

online social networks

online communities where people socialize or exchange information and opinions. Social networking communities range from blogs and message boards to social media sites and even communal shopping sites.

Which of the following is not considered one of the links in the service profit​ chain? A. Buyer-seller interaction B. Greater service value C. Satisfied and loyal customers D. Internal service quality E. Satisfied and productive service employees

A

Netflix recruits​ "Grammasters," influencers who have large Instagram followings. They travel around the world taking photos and creating videos. This is an example of using​ __________ as a personal communication channel. A. broadcast media B. buzz marketing C. display media D. print media E. online media

B

Sprout markets to​ preschool-aged children and their parents. Which type of segmentation is Sprout most likely​ using? A. Psychographic B. Demographic C. Behavioral D. Gender E. Usage

B

Small businesses and​ not-for-profit organizations can obtain good marketing insights through​ __________. A. big data B. MIS C. observation research D. causal research E. exploratory research

C

​__________ are distribution channel firms that help the company find customers or make sales for them. A. Marketing services agencies B. Financial intermediaries C. Resellers D. Financial publics E. Physical distribution firms

C

Companies that make products that must be used along with a main product are using​ __________. A. product line pricing B. ​by-product pricing C. product bundle pricing D. ​captive-product pricing E. ​optional-product pricing

D

derived demand

derives from the demand for consumer goods.

NutriSystem includes​ Facebook, Twitter,​ blogs, and Instagram in its marketing strategy. This indicates that NutriSystem is involved in which type of​ marketing? A. Social media B. ​Direct-mail only C. ​E-tailer D. ​Online-only E. Search engines

A

According to the​ stimulus-response model of buyer​ behavior, marketing and other stimuli enter the​ consumer's __________ and produce certain responses. A. cultural shifts B. black box C. behavior D. curiosity E. subculture

B

Consumer​ motivation, perception, and learning are related to the​ __________ factors influencing consumer behavior. A. cultural B. personal C. social D. subcultural E. psychological

E

Types of marketing research

exploratory - to gather preliminary information that will help define the problem and suggest hypotheses. descriptive research - describe things, such as the market potential for a product or the demographics and attitudes of consumers who buy the product. causal research - to test hypotheses about cause-and-effect relationships.

Blood donations to the Red Cross are considered​ __________ products. A. industrial B. unsought C. convenience D. specialty E. shopping

B

The​ "echo boomers" is another name for​ __________. A. Generation X B. ​marketer's dream C. baby boomers D. millennials E. Generation Z

D

demographic segmentation

Dividing the market into segments based on variables such as age, life-cycle stage, gender, income, occupation, education, religion, ethnicity, and generation.

​__________ is a measure of the​ brand's ability to capture consumer preference and loyalty. A. Brand management B. Brand value C. Brand equity D. Brand sponsorship E. Brand positioning

C

Why should companies use mobile marketing​ responsibly? A. Companies risk angering already​ ad-weary consumers. B. Mobile marketing may stimulate immediate buying. C. Mobile marketing may provide unwanted incentives when consumers are just going to make a choice. D. Mobile marketing engages customers​ anywhere, anytime during the buying and may affect the​ relationship-building process. E. ​Today's rich-media mobile ads can create substantial engagement and impact.

A

Branded community website

A website that presents brand content that engages consumers and creates customer community around a brand.

Eskimo​ Joe's is an important part of the​ community, including​ customers' lives and customer​ involvement, which indicates Eskimo​ Joe's is involved in​ _________________. A. Promotion B. Customer engagement marketing C. Exchange D. Marketing myopia E. Customer satisfaction

B

Hammerpress utilizes different pricing strategies than other printing​ companies, which sell printers to the​ home-printing market at a low price point and then sell the continual ink cartridge purchases at a high price point. Which type of pricing strategy is​ this? A. Market skimming pricing B. Captive product pricing C. Discount and allowance pricing D. Product bundle pricing E. Promotional pricing

B

If the product passes both the concept test and the product​ test, the next step is​ __________. A. business analysis B. test marketing C. product development D. idea screening E. concept development

B

Marketers should carefully consider public policy issues and regulations regarding all of the following except​ __________. A. product warranties. B. product development C. acquiring or dropping products D. patent protection E. product quality and safety

B

systems (solutions) selling

Buying a packaged solution to a problem from a single seller, thus avoiding all the separate decisions involved in a complex buying situation.

IMG​ World's products and services are geared toward colleges and​ students, the students of which may be considered young achievers. This designation can be best described as which influential factor of consumer buying​ behavior? A. Occupation B. Family role C. Age and life stages D. economic situation E. Social class

C

Prior to the merging of three distinct insurance company names into one new​ name, which of the following best describes the branding strategy​ used? A. Brand extension B. Brand engagement C. Mulitbrands D. Line extension E. ​Co-branding

C

Q1 In the final step of the​ five-step marketing​ model, companies​ __________. A.create customer value B. build strong customer relationships C. reap the rewards of creating customer value D. work to understand consumers E. capture customer value

C

The marketing research industry is considering several options for responding to intrusion and privacy​ issues, which includes all of the following except​ __________. A. ​"respondent bill of​ rights" initiatives B. providing value in exchange C. sharing information widely D. appointing a privacy officer E. ​"your opinion​ counts" initiatives

C

Through the​ years, Eaton has shifted from selling strictly components to solving its​ customers' problems with more tailored offerings. This is an example of​ _________. A. modified rebuy B. ​non-modified rebuy C. solutions selling D. new task E. straight rebuy

C

__________ includes the final order with the chosen supplier or suppliers and lists other required items. A. Product specification B. Supplier search C. ​Order-routine specification D. ​Vendor-managed inventory E. Performance review

C

A​ fast-food restaurant determines the cost of producing its chicken nuggets then adds a percentage to that cost to determine the price charged to consumers. This indicates that the restaurant is utilizing which of the following pricing​ strategies? A. ​Competition-based pricing B. Target return pricing C. Target costing D. ​Cost-plus pricing E. ​ Break-even pricing

D

Compared to the mainstream buying​ public, Hispanic consumers tend to be deeply​ __________ oriented, making this a special characteristic and behavior. A. promotion B. brand C. income D. family E. quality

D

Candace Cabe likely had several different ideas for a convertible​ high-heel, but sifted through each idea until she found the one that was most marketable. Which step of the new development process did this most likely occur​ in? A. Test marketing B. ​Business-analysis stage C. Product development D. Concept testing E. Idea screening

E

Eaton sells only to businesses and focuses on the​ electrical, hydraulics,​ aerospace, and vehicle markets. When the economic crises hit in​ 2008, consumers began cutting​ back, and as a​ result, Eaton's customers needed to cut costs and scale back operations.​ This, in​ turn, impacted​ Eaton's sales, which is known as​ __________. A. buyer and seller dependencies B. problem recognition C. complex buying process D. a straight rebuy E. derived demand

E

New product development starts with​ __________. A. prototype development B. idea screening C. concept development D. concept testing E. idea generation

E

Priceline.com sells its services through​ __________. A. personal selling B. direct mail C. direct and digital marketing D. mass marketing E. direct marketing as a supplementary channel

E

Techniques that can be used by sellers for avoiding​ customers' perception of price gouging includes all of the following except​ __________. A. price increases should be supported by company communications telling customers why prices B. the company can shrink the product or substitute​ less-expensive ingredients instead of raising the price C. maintaining a sense of fairness surrounding any price increase D. the company should consider ways to meet higher costs or demand without raising prices E. rationing products to customers

E

The first group marketers try to bring their new products to the attention to are potential​ __________. A. early mainstream B. lagging adopters C. late mainstream D. early adopters E. innovators

E

Competitive Marketing Intelligence

Systematic monitoring, collection, and analysis of publicly available information about consumers, competitors, and developments in the marketplace. The goal of competitive marketing intelligence is to improve strategic decision making by understanding the consumer environment, assessing and tracking competitors' actions, and providing early warnings of opportunities and threats. Marketing intelligence techniques range from observing consumers firsthand to quizzing the company's own employees, benchmarking competitors' products, online social media. Much competitor intelligence can be collected from people inside the company—executives, engineers and scientists, purchasing agents, and the sales force. The company can also obtain important intelligence information from suppliers, resellers, and key customers. Intelligence seekers can also pour through any of thousands of online databases.

Marketing research

systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data relevant to a specific marketing situation facing an organization.

_________ is the systematic​ monitoring, collection, and analysis of publicly available information about​ consumers, competitors, and developments in the marketplace. A. Big data B. Competitive marketing intelligence C. Internal database D. USAA database E. Competitor database

B

The​ __________ concept holds that consumers will favor products that are available and affordable. A.product B.marketing C.production D.societal marketing E.selling

C

Within the​ growth-share matrix,​ "cash cows" are​ __________. A. ​high-growth, high-share businesses or products B. ​low-growth, low-share business units in​ high-growth markets C. ​low-growth, high-share businesses or products D. ​high-share businesses in​ slow-growth markets E. ​low-growth, low-share businesses and products in​ high-growth markets

C

__________ behavior occurs when consumers are highly involved with an​ expensive, infrequent, or risky purchase but see little difference among brands. A. Complex buying B. ​Variety-seeking buying C. ​Dissonance-reducing buying D. Habitual buying E. ​Post-purchase

C

Nielsen is engaged in the collection and analysis of information about​ consumers, competitors, and developments in the marketplace. This systematic monitoring is known as​ __________. A. internal databases B. big data C. marketing information systems D. competitive marketing intelligence E. customer insight

D

MIS begins and ends with information users. Which of the following statements is not an advantage of​ MIS? A. MIS interacts with the information users to assess information needs. B. MIS interacts with the marketing environment to develop needed information. C. MIS helps users in making management decisions. D. MIS helps users to analyze and use the information to develop customer insights. E. MIS may provide information to external​ partners, such as​ suppliers, resellers, or marketing services agencies.

E

Which​ budget-setting method does OXO​ utilize? A. Affordable B. ​Percentage-of-competition C. ​Percentage-of-sales D. ​Objective-and-task E. Competitive parity

A

As marketers adopt richer but more fragmented media and promotion mixes to reach their diverse​ markets, they risk creating a communications hodgepodge for consumers. To prevent​ this, companies have adopted the concept of​ __________. A. personal selling B. integrated marketing communications​ (IM C. sales promotion D. advertising E. public relations

B

​__________ involves evaluating each market segments attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to enter. A. Market segmentation B. Market targeting C. Market differentiation D. Market positioning E. Marketing mix

B

Distinctions between business and consumer markets

Business: far fewer but larger buyers, inelastic and more fluctuating demand, derived demand (derives demand from consumer good) more decision participants more professional purchasing effort more complex buying decisions

When​ Eaton's customers became aware that they needed solutions for power​ management, energy​ savings, green​ technologies, and LEED​ certification, they were in which phase of the business buying​ process? A. General need description B. Proposal solicitation C. Problem recognition D. Performance review E. Product specification

C

One of the challenges of social media marketing is that social media​ __________. A. are immediate and timely B. are targeted and personal C. facilitate engagement and social sharing D. are largely user controlled E. are interactive and complex

D

The key to​ Hammerpress's capability to meet its​ customers' needs and budget​ goals, while maintaining its​ profitability, lies in which of the following pricing​ tactics? A. International pricing B. Geographic pricing C. Psychological pricing D. Dynamic pricing E. Promotional pricing

D

The pricing method in which sellers combine several products and offer a reduced price is known as​ __________. A. product line pricing B. ​captive-product pricing C. ​by-product pricing D. product bundle pricing E. ​optional-product pricing

D

Under​ __________, the market consists of many buyers and sellers trading in a uniform commodity. A. a pure monopoly B. target competition C. monopolistic competition D. pure competition E. oligopolistic competition

D

Direct and digital marketing

Engaging directly with carefully targeted individual consumers and customer communities to both obtain an immediate response and build lasting customer relationships. Includes direct mail, email, online and social media, mobile marketing, etc

Augmented value

Product planners must build an augmented product around the core benefit and actual product by offering additional consumer services and benefits. The iPad is more than just a digital device. It provides consumers with a complete connectivity solution. Thus, when consumers buy an iPad, Apple and its resellers also might give buyers a warranty on parts and workmanship, quick repair services when needed, and web and mobile sites to use if they have problems or questions.

Fastest growing digital category

mobil

2 marketing mix

4 P's blended together to produce desired market response (Price, promotion, place, product)

2 Strategic planning

the process of developing and maintaining a strategic fit between the organization's goals and capabilities and its changing marketing opportunities. strategic plan involves adapting the firm to take advantage of opportunities in its constantly changing environment defines overall mission and objectives

Factors influencing price

Customer value perceptions, costs, and competitor strategies. Internal factors: company's overall marketing strategy, objectives, marketing mix, organizational considerations. External factors: nature of the market and demand and other environmental factors.

Importance of price

Price is the only element in the marketing mix that produces revenue; all other elements represent costs. Price is also one of the most flexible marketing mix elements. Unlike product features and channel commitments, prices can be changed quickly.

Promotion Mix

The specific blend of promotion tools (advertising, PR, personal selling, sales promotion, and direct marketing) that the company uses to persuasively communicate customer value and build customer relationships.

Companies can allow key customers and​ value-network members to access​ account, product, and other data through​ __________. A. big data B. CRM C. intranets D. extranets E. MIS

D

Burger​ King's Satisfries are most likely marketed to which type of customer​ market? A. Consumer B. Government C. Retailer D. Business E. International

A

Burger​ King's offering of healthier French fries is most closely related to building relationships with which of the following microenvironment​ actors? A. The customers B. The company C. The suppliers D. The public E. The marketing intermediaries

A

Q2 The first step in strategic planning involves​ __________. A. developing a marketing plan B. designing a business portfolio C. developing functional plans D. defining the​ company's mission E. setting objectives and goals

D

Which is the​ fastest-growing digital marketing​ platform? A.Sustainable marketing B.Not-for-profit marketing C.Social media marketing D.Mobile marketing E.Social marketing

D

​__________ refers to activities that communicate the merits of the product and persuade target customers to buy it. A. Segmentation B. Positioning C. Differentiation D. Promotion E. Targeting

D

Each department can be thought of as a link in the​ company's __________. A. market segmentation B. value chain C. delivery network D. marketing mix E. marketing management

B

Nielsen gathers data on millions of people to help marketers gain​ __________ to use to create strategic marketing decisions. A. internal databases B. customer insights C. big data D. marketing information systems E. competitive marketing intelligences

B

Q1 What is​ marketing? A. Marketing deals with telling and selling.Ma B. The aim of marketing is to make selling necessary. C. Marketing is only selling and advertising. D. Marketing deals primarily with TV commercials. E. Marketing is a process of creating customer value.

E

The owners of Eskimo​ Joe's understand the​ customers' needs and wants by sensing and responding to those​ needs, indicating that Eskimo​ Joe's assumes which​ philosophy? A. Production concept B. Selling concept C. Product concept D. Target marketing concept E. Marketing concept

E

Advertising

Any paid form of nonpersonal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor. Includes broadcast, print, online, mobile, outdoor, and other forms.

Many companies view the marketing environment as​ a(n) __________ element to which they must react and adapt. A. demographic B. uncontrollable C. cultural D. economic E. controllable

B

One of the disadvantages of product and service standardization for international market is​ __________. A. less product design costs B. varying worldwide market C. less manufacturing costs D. consistent worldwide image E. less variety of products.

B

Prior to becoming Plymouth Rock​ Assurance, the company marketed three different insurance​ companies: High​ Point, Plymouth​ Rock, and Pallasades. Rebranding the three names into​ one, Plymouth Rock​ Assurance, was one part of the overall objective of constantly improving the quality of services and business products. This overall process is known as which of the​ following? A. Performance quality B. Total quality management C. Conformance quality D. Quality consistency E. Quality level

B

Techniques that can be used by sellers for avoiding​ customers' perception of price gouging includes all of the following except​ __________. A. adjust quality B. ​low-price fighter items C. increase prices D. reduce prices E. improve perceived value

B

Konica/Minolta hopes to create customer value through its​ mission, strategic goals and​ objectives, marketing​ mix, and other marketing tools. This collective effort is known as​ Konica/Minolta's __________. A. market differentiation B. market targeting C. marketing strategy D. market segmentation E. marketing mix

C

Candace Cabe created the Day to Night shoe based on an idea she​ had, and then asked a group of women to provide feedback regarding the idea. Which step of the new product process does this most likely​ represent? A. Marketing strategy development B. Test marketing C. Idea screening D. Concept testing E. Idea generation

D

Hammerpress must decide how to price the standard​ run-rate items it​ sells, such as business​ cards, wedding​ invitations, and posters. Which type of pricing strategy is​ this? A. Product bundle pricing B. Market skimming pricing C. Market penetration pricing D. Product line pricing E. Discount and allowance pricing

D

Some sellers use​ 00-cent endings on regularly priced items and​ 99-cent endings on discount merchandise. This is an example of pricing referred to as​ __________. A. segmented pricing B. geographical pricing C. promotional pricing D. psychological pricing E. dynamic pricing

D

Sprout has created a unique market offering by integrating its programs with both children and parents. This unique offering that creates superior customer value is known as​ __________. A. positioning B. undifferentiated marketing C. market segmentation D. differentiating E. market targeting

D

Any paid form of nonpersonal presentation and promotion of​ ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor is considered​ __________. A. public relations B. sales promotion C. direct and digital marketing D. personal selling E. advertising

E

In its efforts to offer healthier​ options, Burger King hopes to attract mothers away from​ McDonald's and into Burger King. By providing the​ Satisfries, Burger King is reacting to which of the following​ environments? A. The legal environment B. The technological environment C. The​ political-social environment D. The global environment E. The competitive environment

E

A popular football player at a college who is able to influence the buying decisions of fans would best be described as​ a(n) __________. A. opinion leader influence B. membership group influence C. family role influence D. aspirational group influence E. ​word-of-mouth influence

A

Freedom from defects and consistency in delivering a targeted level of performance is an attribute of​ product's __________. A. conformance quality B. support services C. labeling D. branding E. packaging

A

Hospital purchasing agents should prefer​ __________. A. food vendors with low prices and quality products B. considerable documentation from suppliers C. ​open-bid purchasing D. a negotiated contract E. to give contracts to the lowest bidder

A

Shortages of certain raw materials is a major trend related to the​ __________ environment. A. natural B. political C. social D. technological E. economic

A

The goal of the​ competition-based pricing is​ __________. A. to increase value and lower prices to beat competition B. to increase​ customers' price perceptions C. to beat​ competitors' prices D. not to match or beat​ competitors' price E. to match​ competitors' prices

D

There are a number of influences on the buying organization and buying center that can impact how and what is purchased by a business. For​ Eaton's customers, the economic crises in 2008 would be classified as what type of​ influence? A. Individual B. Procedural C. Organizational D. Environmental E. Interpersonal

D

What does the Privacy Promise of the DMA members​ involve? A. The Direct Marketing Association deals with controlling all businesses practicing​ direct, database, and interactive marketing. B. The Privacy Promise requires that members remove the names of members who do not remove the names of consumers who do not wish to receive​ mail, phone, or email offers. C. The Privacy Promise requires that all DMA members follow privacy rules. D. All companies must honor consumer requests to opt out of receiving further solicitations. E. All companies must agree to notify customers when any personal information is​ rented, sold, or exchanged with others.

E

​__________ uses​ buyers' perceptions of value as the key to pricing. A. ​Cost-based pricing B. ​High-low pricing C. ​Value-added pricing D. ​Good-value pricing E. Customer value-based pricing

E

In which type of competition do​ fast-food restaurants​ operate? A. Monopolistic competition B. Pure monopoly C. Oligopolistic competition D. Private unregulated monopoly E. Private regulated monopoly

A

Major factors for changing the face of​ today's marketing communications include all of the following except​ __________. A. marketers are going for mass marketing B. digital media have provided new communication tools C. marketing strategies are changing D. digital technology is causing remarkable changes E. consumers are changing

A

Which of the following was likely not a reason NutriSystem decided to use direct and digital​ media? A. Online advertising spending has decreased dramatically in the last decade. B. Consumers spend more time and money online than ever before. C. It is estimated​ that, by the year​ 2019, 29 percent of total U.S. ad spending will be mobile advertising. D. Consumers spend less time and money online than ever before. E. Last​ year, mobile ad spending grew by 66 percent.

D

Consumer purchases are influenced strongly by certain characteristics which include all of the following except​ __________. A. cognitive B. cultural C. psychological D. personal E. social

A

Infomercials are a form of marketing considered a part of​ __________. A. ​direct-response television marketing B. catalog marketing C. mobile marketing D. telemarketing E. real marketing

A

The branding strategy of launching a product or service as a national or store brand is considered a​ __________. A. brand sponsorship B. brand value C. ​co-branding D. brand positioning E. brand equity

A

The most basic determinant of a​ person's wants and behavior are embedded in a consumers​ __________. A. culture B. reference groups C. subculture D. personal characteristics E. social factors

A

The step in designing a customer value-driven marketing strategy in which a company divides a market into distinct groups of buyers is known as market​ __________. A. segmentation B. targeting C. positioning D. differentiation E. identifying

A

1 Value Proposition

A brand's value proposition is the set of benefits or values it promises to deliver to consumers to satisfy their needs. Homewood Suites by Hilton wants you to "Make yourself at home." Meanwhile, the Hyatt Regency brand declares that sometimes "It's good not to be home." Such value propositions differentiate one brand from another. They answer the customer's question: "Why should I buy your brand rather than a competitor's

Shopping product

A consumer product that the customer, in the process of selecting and purchasing, usually compares on such attributes as suitability, quality, price, and style. Consumers spend much time and effort in gathering information and making comparisons. Examples include furniture, clothing, major appliances, and hotel services.

Institutional markets are​ __________. A. affected by organizational factors B. characterized by low​ budget, captive patrons C. subject to frequent shifts in procurement personnel D. characterized by considerable documentation E. carefully watched by outside publics

B

NutriSystem maintains a website that engages consumers and includes​ videos, blogs,​ activities, and other features that build closer customer relationships and generate engagement. This indicates that NutriSystem employs​ a(n) __________. A. marketing website B. viral marketing program C. brand community website D. online advertising website E. email marketing portal

C

Which of the following statements does NOT describe​ price? A. Price is the sum of all the values that customers give up to gain the benefits of having or using a product or service. B. Prices can be changed quickly. C. Price is the only element in the marketing mix that represents costs. D. Price remains one of the most important elements that determine a​ firm's market share and profitability. E. Price is one of the most flexible marketing mix elements.

C

A business buying situation in which the buyer reorders something without any modifications is known as a​ __________ A. buying center B. systems solution C. new task D. straight rebuy E. modified rebuy

D

Business markets have demand that​ __________. A. does not change for products B. does not change for services C. is elastic D. is inelastic E. is rigid at all times

D

__________ helps the seller to segment markets. A. Product design B. Packaging C. Product style D. Product quality E. Branding

E

__________ segmentation divides buyers into segments based on their​ knowledge, attitudes,​ uses, or responses to a product. A. Psychographic B. Occasion C. Gender D. Demographic E. Behavioral

E

market penetration pricing

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

captive product pricing

Setting a price for products that must be used along with a main product, such as blades for a razor and games for a video-game console.

major market segments

geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral

segmentation targeting differentiation positioning

segmentation - dividing the market into distinct groups of buyers who have different needs, characteristics, or behaviors who might require separate marketing strategies or mixes. targeting - evaluating each market segment's attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to serve. differentiation - actually differentiating the market offering to create superior customer value. positioning - arranging for a market offering to occupy a clear, distinctive, and desirable place relative to competing products in the minds of target consumers.

As with many​ companies, NutriSystem's marketing strategy hopes to achieve a brand community. Which of the following would be an example of​ NutriSystem's brand​ community? A. Its customer interaction through social​ media, blogs, and website content. B. It offers free shipping to new customers. C. It uses social media to post product pictures. D. It uses online banner advertising. E. It utilizes mass email blasts.

A

What is the unique positioning of​ Sprout? A. The channel is marketed to both children and their parents and airs 24 hours a day. B. The channel is educational. C. The channel is marketed to tweens. D. The channel is entertaining. E. The channel is marketed to elderly persons.

A

When Sam Farber started OXO and launched​ never-before-seen products that were targeted at people with dexterity​ problems, in which stage of​ buyer-readiness was his target​ market? A. Awareness B. Conviction C. Liking D. Purchase E. Preference

A

Which element of the marketing communications mix does OXO most heavily​ utilize? A. Direct marketing B. Sales promotion C. Advertising D. Personal selling E. Public relations

A

Perceptual positioning maps

show consumer perceptions of their brands versus those of competing products on important buying dimensions. Ex, large luxury SUVs: The position of each circle on the map indicates the brand's perceived positioning on two dimensions: price and orientation (luxury versus performance). The size of each circle indicates the brand's relative market share.

Selective attention

the tendency for people to screen out most of the information to which they are exposed

Customer relationship building blocks consist of​ __________. A.the four Ps of marketing B.customer value and satisfaction C.price and promotion D.product and place E.social and product marketing

B

The objective of​ __________ research is to gather preliminary information that will help define the problem and suggest hypotheses. A. primary B. exploratory C. secondary D. descriptive E. causal

B

Many companies manage detailed information about individual customers by using all of the following methods except​ __________. A. customer relationship management B. marketing analytics C. collecting and storing huge amounts of data D. customer touch points E. big data analytics

C

1) marketing process

1) understand marketplace + customer wants/needs 2) design customer value-driven marketing strategy 3) construct an integrated marketing program that delivers superior value 4) engage, build relationships, and customer delight 5) capture value from customers to create profit

A marketer who wishes to gain insight into the demographics and attitudes of consumers who buy their product would likely ask Nielsen to perform which type of​ research? A. Descriptive research B. Primary data C. Causal research D. Secondary data E. Exploratory research

A

Burger​ King's target demographic for its Satisfries was most notably mothers of young children. Which of the following demographics was Burger King most likely​ targeting? A. Millennials B. Gen Zers C. Generation Z D. Baby boomers E. Generation X

A

Kevin Kern described​ Konica/Minolta's use of​ commercials, newspapers, social​ media, and other media to control the marketing message. Which marketing concept was he referring​ to? A. Marketing mix B. Product development C. Company objectives and goals D. Diversification E. Marketing strategy

A

The microenvironment consists of all of the following except​ __________. A. demographics B. competitors C. publics D. suppliers E. companies

A

Under the previous​ CEO, Konica/Minolta's management determined it was time to invest in​ __________ by offering new products to the technology market. A. product development B. market penetration C. market development D. partner relationship management E. diversification

A

Internal databases

Collections of consumer and market information obtained from data sources within the company's network. Accessed more quickly and cheaply than other information sources. Because internal information is often collected for other purposes, it may be incomplete or in the wrong form for making marketing decisions. Data also age quickly; keeping the database current requires a major effort. Finally, managing and mining the mountains of information that a large company produces require highly sophisticated equipment and techniques.

culture, subculture, social class

Culture - the most basic cause of a person's wants and behavior. Human behavior is largely learned. Growing up in a society, a child learns basic values, perceptions, wants, and behaviors from his or her family and other important institutions. Subculture - groups of people with shared value systems based on common life experiences and situations. Subcultures include nationalities, religions, racial groups, and geographic regions. social class - society's relatively permanent and ordered divisions whose members share similar values, interests, and behaviors.

In the product adoption​ process, __________. A. consumers respond depending on their characteristics B. consumers are innovators C. consumers respond at different rates D. there are five stages E. consumers respond based on product characteristics

D

The basic concept underlying marketing is that of​ __________. A.customer demand B.customer wants C.customer experience D.customer relationship E.customer needs

E

market development

Identifying and developing new markets for current products

Stimuli

Marketing stimuli: 4 P's Environmental stimuli: social, cultural, economic, technological Stimuli is perceived by buyer and buyer reacts to it depending on their black box.

1) Customer lifetime value

The value of the entire stream of purchases a customer makes over a lifetime of patronage.

The specific data that Nielsen provides to its clients for a specific purpose that has not been completed​ before, is most likely which type of​ data? A. Exploratory B. Primary C. Causal D. Secondary E. Descriptive

B

When does the habitual buying behavior​ occur? A. When consumers are highly involved with an​ expensive, infrequent, or risky purchase B. Under conditions of​ low-consumer involvement and little significant brand difference C. When consumers recognize that there is a need D. When consumers recognize that there is a problem E. When there is low consumer involvement but significant perceived brand differences

B

Which of the following statements discussing big data is not​ true? A. Companies can gain timely customer information. B. Marketers can access and easily sift through the data once it is available. C. Big data provides a lot more information than the managers can digest. D. Companies that effectively tap the available glut of data can gain​ rich, customer insights. E. Data can be collected from​ blogs, tweets, and social media.

B

Which of the following statements does not apply to the description of​ prices? A. In recent decades price factors have gained increasing importance. B. Price remains one of the most important elements that determine a​ firm's market share. C. Pricing is the​ number-one problem facing many marketing executives. D. ​Historically, price has been the major factor affecting buyer choice. E. Price is the amount of money charged for a product or a service.

A

IMG World provides college students with​ new, relevant​ media, making which stage of the consumer buyer behavior process easier for the​ consumer? A. Postpurchase behavior B. Information search C. Need recognition D. Purchase decision E. Evaluation of alternatives

B

In​ __________pricing, the company sells a product or service at two or more​ prices, even though the difference in prices is not based on differences in costs. A. dynamic B. segmented C. promotional D. discount and allowance E. psychological

B

Market​ __________ evaluates each market​ segment's attractiveness and selects one or more segments to serve. A. relationships B. targeting C. differentiation D. segmentation E. positioning

B

NutriSystem uses​ direct-mail marketing for its products geared toward men. Which of the following is not an advantage of​ direct-mail marketing? A. It is flexible. B. It is less expensive than mass media. C. It is personalized. D. It permits high​ target-market selectivity. E. It allows easy measurement of results.

B

The major activity in strategic planning is the analyses of a business​ __________. A. unit B. portfolio C. experience D. goal or objective E. plan

B

The video indicated that a company in China was manufacturing the first batch of the shoes. This is indicative of which stage of the new product development​ process? A. Marketing strategy development B. Commercialization C. Idea screening D. Idea generation E. Concept testing

B

The video indicated that the shoes would be sold for​ $120 to​ $150 per pair. At which stage of the new product development process was this decision most likely​ made? A. Concept testing B. Marketing strategy development C. Test marketing D. Commercialization E. Product development

B

The winning value proposition by discount stores such as Walmart and Best Buy can be categorized as​ __________. A. more for more B. the same for less C. more for the same D. less for much less E. more for less

B

Through a company invites broad communities of people into the innovation process. A. acquisition B. crowdsourcing C. concept development D. idea screening E. concept testing

B

Using​ a(n) __________ marketing​ strategy, a firm might decide to ignore market segment differences. A. differentiated B. undifferentiated C. micromarketing D. individual E. local

B

​__________ is the first stage of the product life cycle. A. Growth B. Product development C. Introduction D. Decline E. Maturity

B

Public relations

Building good relations with the company's various publics by obtaining favorable publicity; building up a good corporate image; and handling or heading off unfavorable rumors, stories, and events. Public relations includes press releases, sponsorships, events, and webpages.

A(n) __________ stance by companies toward the marketing environment is preferred over a reactive stance. A. passive B. active C. proactive D. controllable E. competitive

C

If​ Brady, the owner of​ Hammerpress, strategically discounts the price of all gift cards by​ 20% during the holidays and runs a campaign to encourage gift card​ purchases, he is implementing which type of​ pricing? A. Product bundle pricing B. Psychological C. Promotional D. Market penetration pricing E. Segmented

C

__________ is/are considered a​ consumer-controlled digital media. A. Viral marketing B. Brand community websites C. Blogs D. Contextual advertising E. Online videos

C

__________ means that the quality of services depends on who provides them as well as​ when, where, and how they are provided. A. Service perishability B. Service profitability C. Service variability D. Service intangibility E. Service inseparability

C

​__________ development focuses on finding new ways to solve customer problems. A. ​Slow-but-sure product B. Sequential product C. ​Customer-centered new product D. ​Step-by-step product E. ​Team-based new product

C

​__________ is the act of obtaining a desired object from someone by offering something in return. A.Want B.Need C.Exchange D.Demand E.Satisfaction

C

omni channel

Creating a seamless cross-channel buying experience that integrates in-store, online, and mobile shopping.

A large ink jet printing company enters the letter press market and sells its printing services at a loss just to drive Hammerpress out of business. This is an example of​ _________. A. deceptive pricing B. price fixing C. price confusion D. predatory pricing E. price discrimination

D

In order to achieve depth of awareness of the OXO​ brand, which of the following media strategies does the company​ utilize? A. ​Non-personal: display B. ​Non-personal: online C. ​Non-personal: print D. ​Personal: social media E. ​Non-personal: broadcast

D

John Deere does very little promoting of its lawn​ mowers, garden​ tractors, and other residential consumer products to final consumers.​ Instead, John​ Deere's sales force works with​ Lowe's, The Home​ Depot, and other channel members. This is an example of using​ __________for promotion. A. direct and digital media B. advertising C. public relations D. a push strategy E. a pull strategy

D

Market skimming prices are preferred in all of the following conditions except​ __________. A. competitors should not be able to enter the market easily and undercut the high price B. the costs of producing a smaller volume cannot be so high that they cancel the advantage of charging more C. enough buyers must want the product at that price D. an initial low price is set by the companies E. the​ product's quality and image must support its higher price

D

Profits increase during the​ __________ stage of the product life cycle. A. introduction B. product development C. maturity D. growth E. decline

D

Sprout segmented the market by targeting parents of preschoolers who wished to have an educational and entertaining experience for and with their children. Which type of segmentation does this​ describe? A. Psychographic B. Income C. Usage rate D. Benefits sought E. Demographic

D

Students purchasing items with the college logo most likely represent consumers involved in which type of buying​ behavior? A. Complex B. Postpurchase dissonance C. ​Dissonance-reducing D. Habitual E. ​Variety-seeking

D

The first task for a communicator in preparing marketing communications is to​ __________. A. collect feedback B. select the media C. determine the communication objectives D. identify the target audience E. find highly credible sources to deliver messages

D

The​ __________ environment is the most dramatic force shaping the destiny of the markets and marketing. A. political B. natural C. social D. technological E. economic

D

To which category of the marketing communication mix do sales​ presentations, trade​ shows, and incentive programs​ belong? A. Sales promotion B. Public relations C. Advertising D. Personal selling E. Direct and digital

D

__________ are members of the buying center who help define specifications and provide information for evaluating alternatives. A. Gatekeepers B. Deciders C. Users D. Influencers E. Buyers

D

Focused marketing programs

Designed to engage customers and build customer relationships in more narrowly defined micromarkets.

psychographic segmentation

Dividing a market into different segments based on lifestyle or personality characteristics.

Although a​ "customer-centered" firm seeks to deliver high customer satisfaction relative to​ competitors, it​ __________. A.can increase satisfaction by lowering prices compared to its competitors B.attempts to gain customer satisfaction at all cost to ward off competition C.can increase satisfaction by increasing its services compared to its competitors D.attempts to maximize customer satisfaction E.does not attempt to maximize customer satisfaction

E

Instead of going after a small share of a large​ market, a firm goes after a large share of a smaller niche segment. This type of marketing strategy is known as​ __________. A. micromarketing B. segmented marketing C. differentiated marketing D. undifferentiated marketing E. concentrated marketing

E

MIS interacts with information users in several ways which include all of the following except​ __________. A. assessing information needs B. helping to conduct marketing research C. helping to develop customer insights D. providing marketing intelligence activities E. providing concise information

E

Market penetration prices are preferred in all of the following conditions except​ __________. A. the penetration price must maintain its​ low-price position B. the low price must help keep out the competition C. the market must be highly price sensitive so that a low price produces more market growth D. the production and distribution costs must decrease as sales volume increases E. enough buyers must want the product at a higher price

E

The hottest growth area for the retailer Home Depot in the U.S. market has been attributed to​ __________. A. ​direct-mail marketing B. ​face-to-face selling C. telemarketing D. catalog marketing E. online sales

E

The rapidly expanding use of​ e-procurement in​ business-to-business deals provides several​ advantages; however, one of the disadvantages is​ __________. A. it shaves transaction costs B. it eliminates paperwork C. it reduces time between order and delivery D. it helps finds better supply sources E. it pits suppliers against one another

E

The​ company's choice of its​ name, Plymouth Rock​ Assurance, and its​ motto, open double quoteMore Than Just ​Insurance,close double quote indicates the company is attempting to position itself in a particular manner. Which of the following would most likely be the intended position of the​ company? A. The​ nation's premier insurance company B. Increased brand sponsorship C. Increased product mix other than insurance D. Less expensive than its competitors E. Superior customer service through its products and services

E

What is predatory​ pricing? A. Setting prices without talking to competitors B. Sellers offering the same price terms to customers at a given level of trade C. A manufacturer requiring dealers to charge a specified retail price for its product D. Selling below cost to unload excess inventory E. Selling below cost with the intention of punishing a competitor

E

When Eaton worked with the University of Notre Dame on its new engineering building to improve its energy efficiency and earn LEED​ credits, Eaton engaged with a number of people at Notre Dame to finalize the partnership and solidify terms and conditions associated with the agreement. Which of the following people in the buying center would have affected Notre​ Dame's buying decision​ (for example, define specs and provide information on evaluating​ alternatives)? A. Buyers B. Gatekeepers C. Deciders D. Users E. Influencers

E

Which of the following best describes the highest price that a customer is willing to pay for a​ fast-food chain's​ products? A. Promotion of the product B. Government regulation of prices C. Cost of the product to the company D. The location of the​ fast-food restaurant E. Customer perception

E

Which of the following is true of a new product in the introduction​ stage, such as the Day to Night​ heels? A. Word of mouth increases. B. Product lines and extensions are created. C. Sales climb quickly. D. Promotion spending is relatively low. E. Profits are generally negative due to the high cost of​ R&D.

E

Which of the following statements is not a difference between business markets and consumer​ markets? A. Business demand is a derived demand. B. The buying process is more formalized. C. The buying decision involves more professionals. D. Buyers face more complex buying decisions. E. The market is very small and limited.

E

With regard to supply and​ demand, which of the following best represents the intentions of the​ fast-food company's slash on​ prices? A. Demand will remain the same. B. Demand will increase for competitors. C. Supply will increase for competitors. D. Supply will remain unchanged. E. Demand will increase for its products.

E

__________ segmentation divides buyers into different segments based on lifestyle or personality characteristics. A. Gender B. Benefit C. Behavioral D. Income E. Psychographic

E

1) Production Concept Product Concept Selling Concept Marketing concept Societal Marketing Concept

Production - consumers will favor products that are available and highly affordable. Therefore, management should focus on improving production and distribution efficiency. Can lead to marketing myopia by losing sight of customer needs. Product - consumers will favor products that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features. Can lean to marketing myopia by focusing on only product improvement (don't build a better mousetrap, build a better mouse solution). Selling - consumers will not buy enough of the firm's products unless it undertakes a large-scale selling and promotion effort. Typically practiced with unsought goods—those that buyers don't normally think to buy (ex, life insurance). Dangerous because it focuses on what the company makes and not what the market wants. Marketing - achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do. Customer focus and value are the paths to sales and profits. Instead of a product-centered make-and-sell philosophy, the marketing concept is a customer-centered sense-and-respond. Outside-in. Societal Marketing - questions whether the pure marketing concept overlooks possible conflicts between consumer short-run wants and consumer long-run welfare. Holds that marketing strategy should deliver value to customers in a way that maintains or improves both the consumer's and society's well-being. It calls for sustainable marketing. Shared value. Balance company profits, consumer wants, and society's interests

market skimming prices

Setting a high price for a new product to skim maximum revenues layer by layer from the segments willing to pay the high price; the company makes fewer but more profitable sales. (ex, iPhones newer to older models)

product line pricing

Setting the price steps between various products in a product line based on cost differences between the products, customer evaluations of different features, and competitors' prices.

Sales promotion

Short-term incentives to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or a service. Includes discounts, coupons, displays, demonstrations, and events.

1) market segments/ target markets

The company must first decide whom it will serve. It does this by dividing the market into segments of customers (market segmentation) and selecting which segments it will go after (target marketing). The company wants to select only customers that it can serve well and profitably. For example, Nordstrom profitably targets affluent professionals; Dollar General profitably targets families with more modest means.

Product life cycle

The course that a product's sales and profits take over its lifetime. The PLC has five distinct stages: Product development - begins when the company finds and develops a new product idea. During product development, sales are zero, and the company's investment costs mount. Introduction - period of slow sales growth as the product is introduced in the market. Profits are nonexistent in this stage because of the heavy expenses of product introduction. Growth - period of rapid market acceptance and increasing profits. Maturity - period of slowdown in sales growth because the product has achieved acceptance by most potential buyers. Profits level off or decline because of increased marketing outlays to defend the product against competition. Decline - period when sales fall off and profits drop

Traditional direct marketing

include face-to-face selling, direct-mail marketing, catalog marketing, telemarketing, direct-response television marketing, and kiosk marketing.

Cues

minor stimuli that determine when, where, and how the person responds. The camera buyer might spot several camera brands in a shop window, hear of a special sale price, or discuss cameras with a friend.

2 product/market expansion grid

page 47 market penetration - make more sales with current line in current market market development - identifying and developing new markets for current products product development - offering new or modified products to current market diversification - starting up or buying businesses outside of current products and markets

Roles in purchases decision process

users - members of the organization who will use the product or service. In many cases, users initiate the buying proposal and help define product specifications. Influencers - help define specifications and also provide information for evaluating alternatives. Technical personnel are particularly important influencers. Buyers - have formal authority to select the supplier and arrange terms of purchase. Buyers may help shape product specifications, but their major role is in selecting vendors and negotiating. In more complex purchases, buyers might include high-level officers participating in the negotiations. Deciders - have formal or informal power to select or approve the final suppliers. In routine buying, the buyers are often the deciders, or at least the approvers. Gatekeepers - control the flow of information to others. For example, purchasing agents often have authority to prevent salespersons from seeing users or deciders. Other gatekeepers include technical personnel and even personal secretaries.


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