MAN3802 Marketing Man. Quiz Review Chapter 10
Randall Ringer and Michael Thibodeau see narrative branding as based on deep metaphors that connect to people's memories, associations, and stories. Which of the following helps to create those metaphors? A. Visual language B. Cast C. Setting D. Narrative arc E. Good leadership
A. Visual language
In the context of Starbucks, 24-hour training of baristas, stock options/health benefits for baristas, triple-filtrated water, and a totally integrated system are examples of ________ or substantiators within the brand positioning bulls-eye. A. reasons to buy (RTB) B. brand mantras C. executional properties/visual identity D. points of difference E. values/personality/character
A. reasons to buy (RTB)
Companies that are trying to calculate ________ might do so by asking customers to "Name the first company that comes to mind in this industry." A. share of mind B. intimacy C. mystery D. share of market E. share of heart
A. share of mind
When Microsoft extended its operating system to Microsoft Office and then to networking applications, it was using a(n) ________. A. leverageable advantage B. exemplar C. customer advantage D. executional property E. brand mantra
A. leverageable advantage
When Coca-Cola focused on developing its soft drink business but missed seeing the market for coffee bars and fresh-fruit juice bars that eventually impinged on its soft-drink business, it was suffering from ________ because it defined competition in traditional category and industry terms. A. marketing myopia B. factor elimination C. reliance on product description D. category points of parity E. factor reduction
A. marketing myopia
When Starbucks defines several distinct sets of competitors, such as quick-serve restaurants, convenience shops, supermarket brands for home consumption, and local cafes, it is using ________. A. multiple frames of reference B. customerization C. perceptual maps D. a customer-focused value proposition E. category points of parity
A. multiple frames of reference
According to the guidelines for branding small businesses, innovative packaging and pronounceable, memorable brand names are examples of ________ that should be well integrated. A. settings B. brand elements C. associations D. languages E. buzz
B. brand elements
McDonald's "Food, Folks, and Fun"; Nike's "authentic athletic performance"; and Disney's "fun family entertainment" are examples of ________. A. brand statures B. brand mantras C. power grids D. brand equity E. brand categorizations
B. brand mantras
Which of the following should a small business avoid when considering the specific branding guidelines for small businesses? A. Leverage as many secondary associations as possible. B. Creatively conduct low-cost marketing research. C. Focus on building one or two strong brands based on one or two key associations. D. Use a trial-and-error approach. E. Create buzz and a loyal brand community.
D. Use a trial-and-error approach.
The three criteria for a brand mantra include communicate, simplify, and ________. A. desire B. deliver C. uniformity D. inspire E. assimilate
D. inspire
When it comes to points of parity, there is a ________ or acceptance that the brand is "good enough" on a dimension, even if it is not seen as equal to competitors, that a product must be within for consumers to base their evaluations on other factors that might be more favorable to the brand. A. blue ocean zone B. zone of categorization C. competitive brand association D. zone of tolerance E. red ocean zone
D. zone of tolerance
One of the ways to communicate category membership is to ________, like when Ford positioned its Freestyle automobile, which combined the attributes of an SUV, a minivan, and a station wagon, as a "sports wagon." A. develop a customer-focused value proposition B. announce category benefits C. develop a leverageable advantage D. compare to exemplars E. rely on the product descriptor
E. rely on the product descriptor
When PepsiCo determines the bottled-water competitors for its Aquafina brand by identifying the products or sets of products with which a brand competes and which function as close substitutes, it is determining Aquafina's ________. A. points of difference B. points of parity C. customer-focused value proposition D. brand mantra E. category membership
E. category membership
The three criteria that determine whether a brand association can truly function as a point of difference are desirability, ________, and differentiability. A. discrimination B. customerization C. demand D. implementation E. deliverability
E. deliverability
The primary explanation for Marlboro's extraordinary worldwide market share (around 30%) is that its "macho cowboy" image has struck a responsive chord with much of the cigarette-smoking public, which is an example of ________. A. segment differentiation B. channel differentiation C. employee differentiation D. services differentiation E. image differentiation
E. image differentiation
Nike's strong, favorable, and unique associations-such as performance, innovative technology, and winning-are examples of ________. A. category points-of-parity B. brand association C. deliverables D. correlational points-of-parity E. multiple points-of-difference
E. multiple points-of-difference
Competitive ________ are associations designed to overcome perceived weaknesses of the brand, which might be required to negate perceived vulnerabilities or shortcomings. A. blue ocean strategies B. customer-focused value propositions C. points of difference D. competitive frames of reference E. points of parity
E. points of parity
All marketing strategies are built on STP, in which a company discovers different needs and groups in the marketplace, targets those it can satisfy in a superior way, and then ________ its offerings so that the target market recognizes the company's distinctive offerings and images. A. pushes B. penetrates C. packages D. produces E. positions
E. positions
ESPN Zone restaurants tap into competitive masculinity, and American Girl dolls tap into the mother-daughter relationship and the cross-generational transfer of femininity. These are examples of ________. A. primal branding B. employee differentiation C. cultural branding D. narrative arcs E. brand journalism
C. cultural branding
The element of narrative branding that expresses how consumers engage with the brand over time and touch points where they come into contact with the brand is the ________. A. narrative arc B. role the brand plays in the consumer's life C. customer journey D. manner in which the brand engages the senses E. visual language
C. customer journey
The intangible associations that help to establish the tone for the words and actions of the brand, which exist on the outer circle of the brand-positioning bull's-eye, are ________. A. brand mantras B. substantiators C. values/personality/character D. points of difference E. executional properties/visual identity
C. values/personality/character
The ________ defines which other brands a company competes with and, therefore, which brands should be the focus of competitive analysis. A. straddle position B. perceptual map C. competitive frame of reference D. customer-focused value proposition E. point of parity
C. competitive frame of reference
A beverage company can create a visual representation of consumer perceptions, preferences, and competitors, and it can show the ideal configurations for different market segments using a ________. A. category point of parity B. customer-focused value proposition C. perceptual map D. point of difference E. frame of reference
C. perceptual map
When BMW first made its strong competitive push into the U.S. market in the early 1980s, it positioned the brand as the only automobile that offered both luxury (competing with Cadillac) and performance (competing with the Corvette), which is known as ________ because it uses points of difference and points of parity across categories. A. zone of tolerance positioning B. a competitive frame of reference C. straddle positioning D. perceptual mapping E. red ocean thinking
C. straddle positioning
Domino's reason why a target market should buy its pizza is "A delicious hot pizza, delivered promptly to your door." This is also known as Domino's ________. A. perceptual map B. competitive frame of reference C. value proposition D. points of parity E. straddle positioning
C. value proposition
