1.3.2 Branding Promotion Flashcards
Definition of Promotion
The process of generating customer awareness, interest, and desire for a product
7 methods of Promotion
-Personal Selling
-Digital Communications
-Sponsorship
-Public Relations
-Advertising
-Direct Marketing
-Sales Promotion
Definition of Advertising
Promotion occurs through paid channels such as tv, radio, and magazines
2 Advantages of Advertising
-Reach larger audience
-Can be used to create specific design image
3 Disadvantages of Advertising
-Expensive
-Can be too generalised
-Effectiveness can be hard to measure
Definition of Direct Marketing
The process of directly communicating with customers through email, text, or social media
2 Advantages of Direct Marketing
-Can be target specific
-Can be measurable in effectiveness
2 Disadvantages of Direct Marketing
-Can be intrusive
-Can be costly, especially if lack of established customer base
Definition of Sales Promotion
Marketing that uses short term incentives or loyalty schemes to boost sales
4 Advantages of Sales Promotion
-Can boost sales/customer engagement
-Can help clear out stock
-Can encourage impulse buys
-Can be targeted
3 Disadvantages of Sales Promotion
-Can be expensive
-May not attract loyal customers
-May reduce sales of full price items
Definition of Personal Selling
When a salesperson interacts with potential customers one-to-one either in person or digital
2 Advantages of Personal Selling
-Allows relationships to be built
-Adds personal experience and advice
2 Disadvantages of Personal Selling
-Can be expensive to train staff
-Hard to scale up with larger audiences
Definition of Sponsorship
An agreement where a company provides support (financial or other) to an event, team, or organisation for marketing exposure