Key Terms Flashcards

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Product life cycle

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The stages in which a product goes through

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Unique Selling Point

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The special features of a product that can be used to attract customers

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3
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Mix

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The marketing combination of a product, place, price and promotion

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4
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Star

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A person who has a high share in a fast growing company/product/brand

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5
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Brand

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Any recognisable name, logo or symbol that identifies a product

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6
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Target market

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The group of consumers or customers aimed at by a business

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Sponsorship

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Where a business pays for an event or activity to gain publicity

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8
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Questionnaire

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A popular method of market research

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Focus group

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Where a small number of people meet to give views on a marketing issue or idea

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10
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Market segment

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A group of customers with similar needs and wants

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Wholesaler

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A distributor that buys in bulk

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Own label

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A brand that is owned and promoted by retailers rather than manufacturers

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13
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Extensions

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Product extensions strategies used by businesses to prolong the life of a product or brand and stop sales from declining

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Sales promotion

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Techniques such as discounted prices and coupons to promote a particular product

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15
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Viral

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Marketing promotion that relies on word of mouth and online networks that spread the message

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Product range

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The collection of products sold by a business

17
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Boston matrix

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A model to help a business manage a product portfolio

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Brand loyalty

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When a customer feels a strong motivation to keep on buying from the same business

19
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Cash cow

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A product or brand with a high share of a mature or declining market

20
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Loss leader

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When a product is sold for less than its cost to attract customers

21
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Credit marketing

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Where a promotional message is sent straight to the potential customer

22
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Quantitive data

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The research that provides statistical analysis

23
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Product trials

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Getting customers to buy a product for the first time

24
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Product portfolio

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The range of products sold by a business

25
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Public relations

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Promoting a business through sponsorship and similar activities

26
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Dog

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The name given to a business with a very low share of a mature or declining market