Definitions Flashcards
advertising
Any form of communication paid by a sponsor for the purpose of informing and persuading the target market about products, services, organizations, or ideas. By using advertising. an organization can control what is said about its products or services, and when and where the
information appears.
advertising agency
A company that specializes in delivering the services required to design, execute, and place advertising messages in the various print and broadcast media. Ad agencies may also serve as consultants in developing marketing strategies.
AIDAS
An acronym for the five successive stages of consumer responsiveness in the selling process. The letters of the acronym .stand for Attention. Interest, Desire, Action, and Satisfaction.
asset
A use of funds (loan, investment, and so on), which represents money due to the bank.
asset-liability committee (ALCO)
The committee charged with ensuring that the bank’s risk,
funding needs, funding sources, and gaps are managed effectively.
attrition
The rate at which customer loss occurs.
audience research
The process of surveying consumers for their recollection of and reaction to an advertisement delivered in print or through a broadcast medium.
bank elasticity
The likelihood that customers will change banks in response to a change in the price of services.
basis point
One-hundredth (1/100) of one per cent, used in connection with interest rates. For example, a yield of 4.06% is 6 basis points higher than a yield of 4.00%.
behavior modification pricing
Setting a price that encourages consumers to alter their buying behavior.
brand story
A compelling way to integrate a brand into the organization; a 30-second “commercial” telling the story of the organization and containing common knowledge for the entire staff.
call center
The place where the majority of customer service calls and contact takes place (commonly referred to as the call or contact center).
cannibalization
The potential reduction in demand for existing products when a new service is introduced.
CAN-SPAM act
Legislation enacted in 2003 that requires unsolicited commercial e-mail messages to be labeled and to include opt-out instructions and the sender’s physical address. CAN-SPAM stands for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing,
captive finance company
A credit-granting subsidiary whose principal business is to finance consumer purchases of the parent company’s products, such as automobiles or major appliances,
captive financing
Financing offered by the manufacturer and related entities directly through the dealer.
channel of distribution
The means through which goods and services move from seller to buyer. See also marketing channel.
Check 21
Legislation enacted in 2003 that establishes a uniform understanding of and process for electronic check clearing.
check imaging
(See image processing.)
collateral material
Literature in the form of brochures, counter cards, and posters that describes the range of available products to a customer or prospective customer.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
A 1977 law requiring financial institutions to meet the
credit needs of low- and moderate-income segments of communities they serve, to inform the target market of their availability, and to report on the extent of their investment in the areas they serve. A 1989 policy statement expanded the way regulators evaluate banks’ CRA programs,
community relations
Active participation in and financial support of community projects by an organization for the purpose of fostering good will and gaining public esteem.
competitor
A rival business selling identical or similar products in the same market.
compliance
The interpretation and application of banking laws, regulations, and guidelines.
concentrated marketing
The practice of designing a single product and marketing strategy to appeal to one market segment (also known as
single-segment marketing).
concept testing
The process of trying out a new product or marketing approach on a selected group of consumers. It measures reactions to an idea rather than actual buying behavior. (See also test marketing.)
consumer buying behavior
The actions individuals take in deciding which goods and services to purchase.
consumerism
A movement originating in the early 1960s to protect consumers from bad products. poor service, and misrepresentation by businesses about their products and warranties.
control
In discussions of the strategic planning process, measuring performance against objectives and taking corrective action, if necessary, to stay on course.
core deposits
That portion of a bank’s deposits that, despite seasonal and cyclical fluctuations and interest rate changes, is relatively stable and has a predictable cost. Consumer savings and time deposits make up the largest portion of core deposits.
corporate objectives
A broad statement that gives direction to the business decisions made to strengthen an organization’s long-term financial position.
credit card
A card issued by a financial institution or company that, when used to make purchases or withdraw cash, debits a line of credit established for the customer.
cross-selling
The practice of promoting financial services in addition to the one currently being used by a customer.
cue
Information that arouses interest—such as an advertisement, unusual packaging, or a product display.
customer profile
A description of the distinctive attitudes and personal characteristics of the typical consumer who buys a product.
customer relations
The policies and practices for handling all customer contacts—including one-on-one transitions with employees, complaint resolution, and written communications — in a professional manner that results in a favorable image of the organization.
debit card
A card issued by a financial institution to its customers that, when used to make purchases or withdraw cash, debits a customers checking or savings account.
decentralized market
The process of spreading the responsibility for marketing activities across the organization, typically divided into
geographic areas, rather than having marketing management consolidated in a central location.
demarketlng
The use of marketing strategy to decrease demand for a product or service.
demographics
The study and analysis of population characteristics such as age, income, education, occupation, sex, and race.
deregulation
The removal or liberalization of legal restrictions to promote competition—such as price deregulation (removal of intere.st rate ceilings), product deregulation (regulatory approval allowing banks to offer more diversified products and services), and geographic deregulation (removal restrictions that prohibited expansion across state lines).
differentiated marketing
The practice of designing unique products and specialized marketing strategies to meet the needs of two or more market segments (also known as segmental ion). A variation is to offer one basic product but use distinctive marketing strategies to appeal to each segment.
direct channel
In distribution, the personal contact between the buyer and the seller.
direct marketing
The promotion and selling of goods and services through the mail, over the phone, and in advertising that includes a customer-response mechanism (such as a coupon or
application).