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A retail store marketing vice president is developing an advertising budget using the objective and task method. She has the objective of clearing slow-moving merchandise from her shelves and is trying to choose between radio and newspaper ads. Which of the following is an advantage of radio relative to newspaper as a means of achieving The objective?


A) better segmentation capability
B) ads can be saved by consumers
C) more effective visuals
D) better reach

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What are the three types of pre-tests that can be conducted before advertising is placed in the media?

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The use of actor Michael J. Fox as a spokesperson for Toyota rather than an unknown model is an example of a very popular form of advertising today-the use of a(n) :


A) appeal to pride.
B) celebrity spokesperson.
C) snob appeal.
D) sex appeal.

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When Allan went to get his newspaper, he found the paper in a plastic bag along with a box containing one dose of Alka-Seltzer heartburn relief medication. Which type of sales promotion is Alka-Seltzer using?


A) a point-of-purchase display
B) a premium
C) a sample
D) a deal

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One reason for using magazines as an advertising medium is:


A) their ability to target specific audiences.
B) the lack of noise associated with the use of magazines in the communication channel.
C) their low cost.
D) the short lead time needed to place an ad.

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Because advertising is expensive, marketers want to be certain the advertisements they run communicate the intended message to the target audience. In order to accomplish this communication goal, marketers conduct_________ before advertisements are Placed in a medium.


A) surveys
B) pre-tests
C) advertising matrix evaluations
D) market research

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One reason for NOT using newspapers as an advertising medium is its:


A) high cost.
B) short lifespan.
C) long lead time for ad placement.
D) inability to cover local markets.

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The purpose of an advocacy advertisement is to:


A) state the position of a company on an issue.
B) reinforce previous knowledge of a product.
C) promote a specific brand's features and benefits.
D) tell people what a company is, what it can do, and where it is located.

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Which of the following statements describes a problem with using sex appeals in advertising?


A) What women find sexy, men don't.
B) The sex appeal of the ad can distract the audience from the product.
C) What men find sexy, women don't.
D) Sex appeal typically fails to gain audience attention.

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A documentary on CBC is discussing the latest David Suzuki book on sustainability and green living. An advertisement for the new Hummer H4 comes on. The makers of Hummer would consider this ad:


A) dual exposure.
B) over-coverage.
C) media divergence.
D) wasted coverage.

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While reading the newspaper, Belinda noticed an advertisement containing manufacturer's coupons from Hewlett-Packard (HP) redeemable only at Walmart stores. This ad is an example of a:


A) cooperative advertising.
B) finance advertising.
C) case merchandise advertising.
D) merchandise allowance.

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What are the two conflicting goals advertisers face when choosing advertising media? What is the relationship of reach and frequency to these goals?

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Identify the three different approaches used to schedule advertising.

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The frequent appearance of Snapple drink on UPN's Roswell TV show is an example of:


A) a product placement.
B) a product deal.
C) a product sample.
D) a product premium.

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Describe the three forms of product advertisements. What are their objectives?

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John's carwash featured an ad that said: "We provide full service car washing that cleans the dirtiest of cars. Stop by at our new location at 431 North Blvd." The purpose of this ad is to:


A) show one brand's strengths relative to those of competitors.
B) promote a specific brand's features and benefits.
C) tell people what a product is, what it can do, and where it can be found.
D) reinforce previous knowledge of a product.

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All of the following are categories of online advertising, except:


A) personal
B) classified
C) search
D) display

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Advanced technology may soon allow a shopper, who is looking at different choices of canned spaghetti sauce at Loblaws, to receive an ad from Prego spaghetti sauce describing the advantages of their brand over the house brand. This is an example of:


A) sales promotion.
B) just-in-time communications.
C) rating.
D) reach.

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Pioneering advertisements would most likely be used during which stage of a product's life cycle?


A) decline
B) introduction
C) maturity
D) harvesting

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After showing an advertisement for Tim Hortons's, a panel is asked: "How likely are you to go out and purchase a coffee now?" This is an example of the:


A) experience tests.
B) exposure testing.
C) post-tests.
D) control testing.

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