final Flashcards
what are the goals of IMC? (2)
1) to generate short-term financial returns and 2) to build long-term brand and shareholder value
what are the 3 action-oriented processes of IMC? what three areas do they impact?
development, execution, evaluation of coordinated, measurable, and persuasive brand communication programs
which populations do IMC’s brand communications programs target? (7)
consumers and customers, prospects, employees, associates, and other relevant external and internal audiences
what are the 6 basic elements of the IMC plan?
- review of the marketing plan2. promotional program situation analysis3. analysis of the communication process4. budget determination5. development of the IMC program6. monitoring, evaluation, and control
what trends are driving companies to adopt IMC?
growth of technology and databases:more consumer power:brand parity:decline in mass comm and mass advertising:
how did the growth of technology and databases impact the adoption of IMC?
the Internet is influential, with online versions of nearly every traditional media channel existing digitally. targeting can be based off of specific consumer interests or consumer product searches.
how did the power of the consumer impact the adoption of IMC?
consumer lifestyles and media consumption habits have changed; consumers are less responsive and even turned off by advertising and marketing comm, forcing advertisers to adopt their messages and the delivery of these messages
how did the fragmentation of mass markets impact the adoption of IMC?
viewing audiences moved away from larger forms of media like traditional broadcast networks and radio, to more targeted cable networks, DVDs, Internet, video games, requiring advertisers to adapt to micromarketing across various media channels
what does promotion provide? what are the remaining 4 aspects of promotion?
provides:
- brand information
- incentives to act
- brand reminders
- builds awareness of product/brandcreates a brand image –> brand equity
- persuades, reinforces past purchases and brand experiences
what are the 3 steps of persuasion in promotion?
formation, strengthening, and change
what are the functions of promotion? (6)
advertising, sales promotion, pr/publicity, personal selling, direct marketing, digital/Internet
what is the focus of a promotional program situational analysis?
the factors that influence or are relevant to the development of a promotional strategy
what are the factors that contribute to a brand? (7)
name, logo, symbols, design, packaging, and performance of a product or service as well as the image or type of associations that comes to mind when consumers think about a brand
what are the 3 functions of a brand?
a) Differentiates a product from its competitors
b) Makes a promise to consumers
c) Serves as the driving, unifying force directing all functional areas, including IMC
what are the different steps in the target marketing process? (4)
1) Identifying markets with unfulfilled needs2) Segmenting the market3) Targeting specific segments4) Positioning one’s product or service through marketing strategies
what are the processes in identifying markets with unfulfilled needs? (3)
identifying the specific needs of the groups of people, selecting 1 or more of these segments as a target, and developing marketing programs directed to each
how does target market identification isolate consumers?
according to similar lifestyles and needs
how does market segmentation divide a market?
into groups that 1. have common needs 2. will respond similarly to a marketing action
what are the key attributes of brand cues/elements? (5)
1) Desire memorability of brands2) Create a meaningfulness3) Maintain an aesthetic appeal4) Its transferability to all aspects of your business/endeavors5) Adaptability/flexibility over time
how can customers be segmented psychographically?
personality, values, lifestyles (based on AIOs)
how can customers be segmented demographically?
sex, age, family size, education, income, social class
how can customers be segmented geographically?
state, nation, counties, neighborhoods
how can customers be segmented socioeconomically?
high-income, median-income, low-income
what are the 2 general ways customers can be segmented?
according to their characteristics and their buying situation