Chapter 3 Flashcards
what is brand communication?
the promotional mix available for communicating the brand’s presence identity and value through advertising & other channels
What are the 3 reasons for brand communication?
Inform, remind, and convice
what does it mean to inform?
to deliver info about a brand, such as announcing the launch of a new product
what does it mean to remind?
to make people not forget about the brand
what does it mean to convice?
attempt to convince people that the brand & its products are better than the competition
What are the 2 options for brand communication?
advertising and publicity
what is the most common channel for promotion?
Advertising
what does advertising usually deliver?
a focused message about the brand & its products in addition to promoting the brand’s identity
what is publicity?
a non-paid, non-commissioned promotional activities such as magazine editorials or word-of-mouth
why is publicity effective?
it is perceived as unbiased and not self-servicing
What is public relation?
refers to activities held by the company to enhance the brand’s image & gain favorable publicity
PR activities include:
press release kits & special events such as charities
why is PR effective?
- it minimizes effects of any negative publicity or clarifies mishandled info.
- establishes the brand’s image as a socially conscious brand
What is outdoor marketing?
includes billboards & busses & guerrilla marketing
what is guerrilla marketing?
a low-cost, unconventional means are used in a localized fashion to draw attention to an idea, or service
what are the pros to outdoor marketing?
- high exposure frequency
- moderate cost
- flexibility
- geographic selectivity
- broad, diverse
what are the cons of outdoor marketing
- short messages
- lack of demographic selectivity
- high “noise” level
what are promotion activities (price promotions)?
choosing the right promotional activity & the right timing essential