Exam 2 Review Flashcards
What are competitive frames of reference?
Nature of competition. Target Market.
What are Points of difference (POD’s)?
Desirable to consumer. Deliverable by the brand. Differentiating from competitors.
What are points of parity (POP’s)?
Negate competitor points-of-difference. Demonstrate category credentials.
What are atmospherics?
Elements in the store’s design that appeal to consumers’ emotions and encourage buying.
Are these interior atmospherics or exterior atmospherics? store front • display windows • entrance • accessibility
Exterior
Are these interior or exterior atmospherics? lighting • wall decorations • color • floors • fixtures • merchandise displays • signage • layout • smell • temperature • music • video screens • mannequins • cleanliness (restrooms)
Interior
What is product assortment?
The breadth and depth of the product line.
What is the breath of a product line?
Number of difference product lines
What is the depth of a product line?
Number of products within a line.
What are the benefits of using intermediaries?
Break bulk, provide assortment(variety of products), hold inventory(get the product when you want it), offer services(promotion, delivery, warranty), market efficiency (buy from a few sellers instead of many).
What is intensive distribution?
Maximum market coverage–firm seeks to make the product available in every outlet where customers might want to buy it. Convenience goods
What is selective distribution?
A level of distribution intensity whereby a firm selects a few retail outlets in a specific geographical area. Shopping and specialty goods
What is exclusive distribution?
A level of distribution intensity whereby only one retail outlet in a specific geographical area carries the firm’s products.
Specialty goods
What happens to the demand curve because of promotion?
It shifts outward (increase in demand) and makes the demand curve more inelastic. (consumers are less price sensitive)
What is the order of Push strategy?
Producer- Intermediaries- End Users. (Remember PIE)