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Which of the following is an inherent strength of direct marketing?


A) often most credible source in the consumer's mind
B) can give complex information
C) quickly stimulate and maintain market share
D) efficient means for reaching large numbers of people
E) can be adapted quickly to facilitate relationships with customers

F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

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At which stage in the product life cycle are discounts and coupons offered to both consumers and intermediaries to maintain loyal buyers?


A) introduction
B) growth
C) maturity
D) incubation
E) decline

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Lenox China Co.would like to get its annual Christmas ornament series into Macy's department stores.Macy's has a buying office in New York City that makes decisions on its giftware buys.Which promotional element would be most appropriate for Lenox to use to reach the Macy's buyers?


A) advertising
B) personal selling
C) sales promotion
D) public relations
E) advertising and public relations

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Carrying out the promotion program can be expensive and time consuming.One researcher estimates that "an organization with sales between $200 million and $500 million will need __________ years" to successfully implement an IMC program.


A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
E) ten

F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Chrysler Corporation provides support and incentives for 2,390 Chrysler and Jeep dealers.Through a multi-level program, Chrysler provides incentives to reward dealers for meeting sales goals.Dealers receive an incentive when they are near a goal, another when they reach a goal, and a larger incentive if they exceed sales projections.All of these actions are intended to encourage Chrysler dealers to __________ the Chrysler products through the channel to consumers.


A) dump
B) push
C) pull
D) unload
E) inertia

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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The _________, is defined as the group of prospective buyers toward which a promotion program is directed.


A) directed audience
B) intended audience
C) promotion audience
D) selling audience
E) target audience

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Integrated marketing communications (IMC) programs coordinate a variety of promotion alternatives to provide


A) a promotional channel.
B) a communications message.
C) a consistent message across audiences.
D) a media mix useful to all types of companies.
E) a marketing matrix.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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In the feedback loop, feedback refers to


A) the sender's interpretation of the response which indicates whether the message was decoded and understood as intended.
B) the impact the message had on the receiver's knowledge, attitude, or behaviors during the communications process.
C) a mutually shared understanding and knowledge that the sender and receiver apply to a message so that it can be communicated effectively during the communication process.
D) any unsolicited response from consumers or potential consumers regarding a company's message.
E) any solicited or unsolicited response from consumers or potential consumers that contains concrete concerns or suggestions for product improvement.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which promotional mix alternative has the advantage of allowing the seller to see and/or hear the potential buyer's reaction to the message?


A) advertising
B) personal selling
C) public relations
D) sales promotion
E) publicity

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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No matter what the specific objective might be, from building awareness to increasing repeat purchases, promotion objectives should possess three important qualities.They should be designed for a well-defined target audience, cover a specified time period, and must be


A) unique in character.
B) measurable.
C) humorous.
D) repeatable.
E) creative.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following types of promotion uses customized interaction?


A) advertising
B) direct marketing
C) public relations
D) sales promotion
E) publicity

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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For a message to be communicated effectively, the sender and receiver must have a mutually shared field of experience, which means a similar _________ that is applied to the message.


A) genetic composition
B) national, regional, or ethnic origin
C) understanding and knowledge
D) talent and ability
E) taste and desire

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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FIGURE 15-7 FIGURE 15-7   -The promotion decision process is divided into three steps.In Figure 15-7 above, the position labeled  A  refers to the _________. A) planning B) forecasting C) evaluation D) realization E) implementation -The promotion decision process is divided into three steps.In Figure 15-7 above, the position labeled "A" refers to the _________.


A) planning
B) forecasting
C) evaluation
D) realization
E) implementation

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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Once the design of each of the promotional program elements is complete, it is important to determine the most effective timing of their use.The _________ describes the order in which each promotional tool is introduced and the frequency of its use during a campaign.


A) perceptual map
B) efficiency matrix
C) sensitivity analysis
D) promotion schedule
E) promotion to sales ratio

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Coupons, rebates, samples, and sweepstakes are best described as examples of _________.


A) endorsements
B) sponsorships
C) free publicity
D) sales promotions
E) purchase aids

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Which of the following is an inherent weakness of publicity?


A) high absolute costs
B) a lack of control over it
C) difficult to receive good feedback
D) easily duplicated
E) can easily lead to promotion wars

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Marketers can communicate best with _________ consumers through mobile marketing programs.


A) baby boomers
B) baby busters
C) baby boomlets
D) Generation Y
E) Generation X

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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remind them later about the benefits they enjoyed using the product.


A) explain a product's new usage patterns
B) persuade them to try it
C) inform customers of any product defects
D) inform customers of pricing changes
E) draw customers away from competitors' products

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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New forms of communicating with customers, such as social media, also offer opportunities to engage consumers.Recent research shows that __________ of consumers believe that companies should be interacting through social channels.


A) 17%
B) 25%
C) 39%
D) 57%
E) 85%

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Procter & Gamble created an advertisement for its High Endurance men's antiperspirant.In terms of the communication process, the _________ for the information in the High Endurance men's antiperspirant advertisement is Procter & Gamble, its manufacturer.


A) source
B) message
C) decoder
D) feedback
E) communication channel

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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