What is marketing?
An activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings with value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
What are the three key aspects of volume segmentation?
User status, usage rate, and loyalty status.
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Definition of Marketing

What is marketing?

An activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings with value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What are the three key aspects of volume segmentation?

User status, usage rate, and loyalty status.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What does user status refer to in market segmentation?

The classification of consumers based on their usage of the product.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the first step in the consumer decision-making process?

Problem recognition.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What causes cognitive dissonance in consumers?

Postpurchase conflict.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is market segmentation?

Dividing the total market into groups with similar characteristics.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is benefit segmentation?

A marketing strategy that divides consumers based on the benefits they seek from a product.

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Relationship Marketing

What is a key component of successful relationship marketing?

Open communication.

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Target Marketing

What is a key benefit of reaching smaller market segments?

It enables more personalized marketing efforts and better customer relationships.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What follows problem recognition in the consumer decision-making process?

Search for information.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

What is mass marketing?

Developing products and promotions to please large groups of people.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What does market segmentation aim to achieve?

It aims to identify distinct groups within a market to tailor marketing strategies effectively.

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Niche Marketing

What is niche marketing?

Identifying small but profitable market segments and designing or finding products for them.

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Niche Marketing

What is the primary goal of niche marketing?

To reach smaller market segments effectively.

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Relationship Marketing

How does relationship marketing differ from traditional marketing?

It emphasizes customer retention and satisfaction over just acquiring new customers.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What belief was central to the Product Era?

Consumers will favor products that offer the most quality, performance, or innovative features.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is the purpose of segmenting consumer markets?

To identify distinct groups of consumers for targeted marketing.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

What is the focus of relationship marketing?

Building long-term relationships with customers rather than just targeting large groups.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the final step in the consumer decision-making process?

Postpurchase evaluation.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

How does the Societal Marketing Era suggest companies achieve long-term success?

By developing a marketing strategy that maintains and improves customer and societal well-being better than competitors.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

How does culture affect consumer decisions?

It provides shared values and norms that guide purchasing behavior.

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Definition of Marketing

What is the primary focus of Chapter Thirteen in marketing?

Helping buyers buy.

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Niche Marketing

What is the focus of marketing to small segments?

Reaching smaller market segments.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the alternative evaluation stage in the buyer decision process?

It is the stage where the consumer evaluates alternative brands in the choice set using information.

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Relationship Marketing

What is the focus of relationship marketing?

Building long-term relationships with customers.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the purchase decision?

The buyer's decision about which brand to purchase.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What does asking 'Any questions?' signify?

It invites further inquiry or clarification.

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Definition of Marketing

What is a product?

A good, service, or idea that satisfies a consumer’s want or need.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What is a key difference between business-to-business (B2B) and consumer markets?

B2B markets involve transactions between businesses, while consumer markets involve transactions with individual consumers.

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Definition of Marketing

What is the definition of marketing?

The process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

Why should marketers study buyers during the alternative evaluation stage?

To understand how they actually evaluate brand alternatives.

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Consumer vs. Business Markets

How can you differentiate between consumer and business markets?

Consumer markets focus on individual buyers, while business markets focus on organizations purchasing for operational use.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

How does one-to-one marketing differ from mass marketing?

One-to-one marketing focuses on individual customers, while mass marketing targets a broad audience.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the first factor that can affect the purchase decision?

The attitudes of others.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the second factor that can affect the purchase decision?

Unexpected situational factors.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

Why is market segmentation important?

It allows businesses to target specific groups effectively, improving marketing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What follows problem recognition in the Consumer Decision-Making Process?

Information search.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

How does learning influence consumer decision-making?

It shapes preferences and informs choices based on past experiences.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What are outside influences in the consumer decision-making process?

Factors such as social, cultural, and economic influences.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

What does relationship marketing reject?

The idea of mass production.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What does the evolution of marketing refer to?

The progression and changes in marketing strategies and practices over time.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What often results from major purchases?

Cognitive dissonance, or discomfort caused by postpurchase conflict.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What are internal stimuli in need recognition?

Normal needs like hunger or thirst that rise to a drive.

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Relationship Marketing

What is a key benefit of relationship marketing?

Increased customer loyalty and repeat business.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

How are products typically handled in the B2B market?

Products are often sold and resold several times before reaching final consumers.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

How does one-to-one marketing differ from mass marketing?

One-to-one marketing focuses on personalized interactions, while mass marketing targets a broad audience.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

How does relationship marketing differ from mass marketing?

Relationship marketing focuses on individual customer needs and preferences, while mass marketing targets broad audiences.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What type of sales approach is common in the B2B market?

Sales are direct.

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Target Marketing

What is target marketing?

Selecting which segments an organization can serve profitably.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the first step in the buying process?

Need recognition.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What triggers need recognition?

A buyer recognizes a problem or need.

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Relationship Marketing

What type of service is essential for effective relationship marketing?

Consistently reliable service.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What are market segmentation tools?

Techniques used by marketers to divide a broad target market into subsets of consumers with common needs or characteristics.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What can also trigger a need besides internal stimuli?

External stimuli.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What do personal sources do for the buyer during the information search?

They legitimize or evaluate products for the buyer.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What might be an example of a segmentation variable?

Demographics, psychographics, geographic location, or behavior.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What is the focus of the Societal Marketing Era?

Emphasizing social responsibilities and providing value to customers and society.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

How does geographic segmentation work?

Dividing the market based on location, such as countries, regions, cities, or neighborhoods.

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Consumer vs. Business Markets

What is the consumer market?

All individuals or households that want goods and services for personal use and have the resources to buy them.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the significance of the number 36 in this context?

It could refer to a quantity, a code, or a specific reference, but more context is needed.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What does 'Thanks!' imply in a conversation?

It indicates gratitude or acknowledgment.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

Which sources are considered the most effective for information?

Personal sources.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What can influence the purchase decision?

The attitudes of others and unexpected situational factors.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What is a key characteristic of the Business-to-Business (B2B) market regarding the number of customers?

There are relatively few customers.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What was the focus of marketing managers during the Product Era?

Making superior products and improving them over time.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What is the main goal of the Selling Era?

To persuade consumers through selling and advertising.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What are the main bases for segmenting consumer markets?

Demographic, geographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the fourth step in the consumer decision-making process?

Purchase decision.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is volume (usage) segmentation?

Dividing the market by the volume of product use.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

What is the focus of relationship marketing?

Custom-made goods and services for customers.

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One-to-One Marketing

What is one-to-one marketing?

A marketing strategy that focuses on individual customer needs and preferences.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is meant by usage rate in market segmentation?

The frequency or amount of product consumed by users.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is a segmentation variable?

A characteristic used to divide a market into distinct groups.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

How do the sizes of buyers in the B2B market typically compare?

Customers tend to be large buyers.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What follows problem recognition in the consumer decision-making process?

Information search.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What role do reference groups play in consumer decision-making?

They influence attitudes and behaviors through social interaction.

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Definition of Marketing

What is marketing?

Marketing is the process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is postpurchase behavior?

The stage of the buyer decision process where consumers take further action after purchase, based on satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What does B2B stand for?

Business-to-Business.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What does benefit segmentation focus on?

The specific advantages or benefits that consumers expect from a product.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What factors are considered in psychographic segmentation?

Social class, lifestyle, and personality traits.

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One-to-One Marketing

Why is one-to-one marketing important?

It allows businesses to tailor their offerings to individual customers, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is the purpose of identifying segmentation variables?

To target specific groups of consumers effectively.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What is a geographical characteristic of the B2B market?

Markets are geographically concentrated.

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Definition of Marketing

What is a brand name?

A word, letter, or a group of words or letters that differentiates one seller’s goods from a competitor’s.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What comes after evaluating alternatives in the Consumer Decision-Making Process?

Purchase decision.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is geographic segmentation?

It divides the market into different geographical units such as nations, regions, states, counties, or cities.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is benefit segmentation?

Dividing the market according to product benefits that the customer prefers.

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Consumer vs. Business Markets

What is the Business-to-Business (B2B) market?

Individuals and organizations that buy goods and services to use in production or to sell, rent, or supply to others.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

Why is benefit segmentation important?

It helps marketers tailor products and marketing strategies to meet specific consumer needs.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What characterizes the Production Era of marketing?

More production and less expensive distribution and storage.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the role of commercial sources in the information search?

They normally inform the buyer.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the third step in the consumer decision-making process?

Evaluating alternatives.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the fourth step in the consumer decision-making process?

Purchase decision.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the first step in the Consumer Decision-Making Process?

Problem recognition.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is psychographic segmentation?

Segmenting the market based on lifestyle, values, interests, and personality traits.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What economic factors can influence consumer decisions?

Income levels, economic conditions, and consumer confidence.

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One-to-One Marketing

What is one-to-one marketing?

Developing a unique mix of goods and services for each individual consumer.

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Consumer vs. Business Markets

What does the size and diversity of the consumer market force marketers to do?

Decide which groups they want to serve.

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One-to-One Marketing

What is one-to-one marketing?

A marketing strategy that focuses on individual customer needs and preferences.

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Niche Marketing

Why is marketing to small segments important?

It allows businesses to tailor their offerings to meet specific needs, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is psychographic segmentation?

Dividing buyers into groups based on social class, lifestyle, or personality traits.

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Target Marketing

What is the goal of marketing to small segments?

To effectively reach and engage smaller, specific market segments.

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Relationship Marketing

Why is staying in contact with customers important in relationship marketing?

It helps maintain and strengthen the relationship.

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Relationship Marketing

What strategies are often used in relationship marketing?

Personalized communication, customer feedback, and loyalty programs.

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Evolution of Marketing Eras

What does the Marketing Concept Era emphasize?

Customer orientation, service orientation, and profit orientation.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

What is the focus of promotions in the B2B market?

Promotions focus heavily on personal selling.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

How do social influences affect consumer decision-making?

Through peer pressure, family opinions, and social media.

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Consumer vs. Business Markets

What defines a market?

A market consists of people with unsatisfied wants and needs who have the resources and willingness to buy.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the information search stage in the buyer decision process?

It is the stage where the consumer is motivated to search for more information.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

From where have consumers traditionally received the most information about a product?

From commercial sources controlled by the marketer.

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Niche Marketing

How does niche marketing differ from mass marketing?

Niche marketing focuses on specific, smaller segments rather than a broad audience.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

Who are the key players in the B2B market?

Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, schools, charities, and government.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What does loyalty status indicate in market segmentation?

The degree of commitment a consumer has towards a brand or product.

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Definition of Marketing

What factors should be considered when determining the price of a product?

Costs of producing, distributing, and promoting the product.

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Definition of Marketing

What does promotion include?

Advertising, personal selling, public relations, publicity, word of mouth, and various sales promotion efforts.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the first step in the consumer decision-making process?

Problem recognition.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the third step in the Consumer Decision-Making Process?

Evaluation of alternatives.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What role does culture play in consumer decision-making?

It shapes values, beliefs, and behaviors that influence purchasing decisions.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

How can companies use benefit segmentation?

By identifying different consumer groups based on their desired benefits and creating targeted marketing campaigns.

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Relationship Marketing

What values are crucial for building trust in relationship marketing?

Trust, honesty, and ethical behavior.

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Relationship Marketing

How can businesses show they care in relationship marketing?

By demonstrating genuine concern for customers.

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Mass Marketing vs. Relationship Marketing

What is a key goal of relationship marketing?

To create customer loyalty and repeat business.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What are key factors in consumer decision-making?

Learning, reference groups, culture, and subcultures.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the final step in the Consumer Decision-Making Process?

Post-purchase evaluation.

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Relationship Marketing

What role does customer feedback play in relationship marketing?

It helps businesses understand customer needs and improve their offerings.

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Definition of Marketing

Why is place important in marketing?

Getting the product to consumers when and where they want is critical to market success.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What does demographic segmentation involve?

Dividing the market based on variables such as age, gender, income, education, and family size.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What are subcultures in the context of consumer decision-making?

Groups within a larger culture that have distinct values and behaviors.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is market segmentation?

The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups of consumers based on shared characteristics.

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Business-to-Business (B2B) Market Characteristics

How do buyers in the B2B market typically make decisions?

Buyers are more rational than emotional.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the third step in the consumer decision-making process?

Evaluation of alternatives.

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Consumer Decision-Making Process

What is the final step in the consumer decision-making process?

Post-purchase evaluation.

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Market Segmentation Strategies

What is behavioral segmentation?

Segmenting consumers based on their knowledge, attitudes, uses, or responses to a product.

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