Test 3 Flashcards
Definition of IMC
The careful coordination of all promotional messages to assure the consistency of messages at every contact point where a company meets the consumer.
4 things: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, & Sales
The role of promotion in the marketing mix
The marketer communications the promotional mix (advertising, PR, sales promo, personal selling) to the consumer. This is the promotional strategy
4 Elements of the promotional mix
Advertising, PR, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling
Advertising
Mass communication sponsored by organizations to promote products and services
Public Relations
The management of communication to influence opinion and build relationships between an organization and its publics.
Sales Promotion
Short-term incentives that stimulate sales and consumer demand.
Personal Selling
Selling that involves direct communication and interaction between a salesperson and a customer
Traditional Advertising Media
Television, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Direct mail, Billboards, Transit cards
New Advertising Media
Internet, Banner ads, Viral marketing, E- mail, Interactive video
5 Goals of PR
- maintain a positive image
- educate the public about the company’s objectives
- introduce new products
- support the sales effort
- generate favorable publicity
Goals of Promotion
Informing, Reminding, and Persuading the Target Audience
AIDA Concept
Attention, Interest, Desire, Action
Attention
Gain attention of target market
Interest
Create interest in product
Desire
Consumer desires to purchase the product
Action
Consumer purchases the product
Advertising: AIDA
Attention: Very effective
Interest: Very effective
Desire: Somewhat effective
Action: Not effective
Public Relations: AIDA
Attention: Very effective
Interest: Very effective
Desire: Very effective
Action: Not effective
Sales Promotion: AIDA
Attention: Somewhat effective
Interest: Somewhat effective
Desire: Very effective
Action: Somewhat effective
Personal Selling: AIDA
Attention: Somewhat effective
Interest: Very effective
Desire: Very effective
Action: Very effective
6 Factors Affecting the Choice of Promotional Mix
- Nature of the product
- Stage in the product life cycle
- Target market factors
- Type of buying decision
- Promotion funds
- Push or pull strategy
Promo vs. Advertising
Advertising = reason to buy
Sales promotion = incentive to buy
Value Concept
-Ratio of benefits acquired vs. cost of acquisition