Questions from General Marketing


Q: Define automatic merchandising and explain its role in U.S.

Define automatic merchandising and explain its role in U.S. retailing today and in the future.

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Q: How do retailers identify target markets? Explain the major strategies by

How do retailers identify target markets? Explain the major strategies by which retailers reach their target markets.

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Q: Explain the importance of a retailer’s location to its strategy.

Explain the importance of a retailer’s location to its strategy.

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Q: One factor that appears to impede growth in online sales is consumers’

One factor that appears to impede growth in online sales is consumers’ fear of receiving unsolicited email after a purchase is made. Given that fear, should companies continue to use email to communic...

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Q: Distinguish among the different types of manufacturer-owned wholesaling intermediaries.

Distinguish among the different types of manufacturer-owned wholesaling intermediaries. What conditions might suit each one?

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Q: Differentiate between direct selling and direct-response retailing. Cite examples

Differentiate between direct selling and direct-response retailing. Cite examples of both.

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Q: What is the role of integrated marketing communications (IMC) in

What is the role of integrated marketing communications (IMC) in a firm’s overall marketing strategy? When executed well, what are its benefits?

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Q: Describe how marketers assess promotional effectiveness.

Describe how marketers assess promotional effectiveness.

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Q: Differentiate between advertising and product placement. Which do you think is

Differentiate between advertising and product placement. Which do you think is more effective, and why?

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Q: Why is sponsorship such an important part of a firm’s IMC?

Why is sponsorship such an important part of a firm’s IMC?

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