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A company's product line consists of its various product mixes.

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For a company like Pepsi-Cola,brand dilution occurs when they dilute their product.

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If Microsoft decided to sell mobile phones under the Xbox brand (which it uses for its gaming systems),this would be an example of a line extension.

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Why would a company choose to use an established brand name when introducing a new product?


A) Since the brand name is already well established,the firm can spend less in developing consumer brand awareness and brand associations for the new product.
B) Since the original brand or the brand extension has strong consumer acceptance,the positive perception will carry over to the other product.
C) An established brand name can be useful when introducing a complementary product.
D) The new product introduction can often be accomplished more quickly when using an established brand name.
E) All of these

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Kellogg's sells many different breakfast cereals,including Corn Flakes,Rice Krispies,Frosted Flakes,Raisin Bran,and Special K.This is an indication of the breadth of the Kellogg's product mix.

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In 2005,Sears and K-Mart companies merged,yet today you still can find both Sears and K-Mart stores.Using brand equity,explain why both brands still exist.

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Brand equity is the set of ass...

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Andy likes gourmet popcorn,and will spend time trying to find his favorite brand.His girlfriend,Joanne,loves popcorn but doesn't care about brands.For Andy popcorn is a _____________ good while for Joanne it is a _____________ good.


A) shopping; specialty
B) convenience; shopping
C) convenience; specialty
D) specialty; convenience
E) unique; universal

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Brands enable customers to quickly differentiate one firm or product from another.

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Why would a company like Walmart have a difficult time repositioning itself as a retailer of quality,stylish clothing?

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Repositioning involves changing a brand'...

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When consumers associate a brand with a certain level of quality and familiar attributes allowing consumers to make quick decisions,the brand:


A) establishes novelty.
B) is the only one the consumer will consider.
C) reduces delivery costs.
D) facilitates purchasing.
E) creates brand dilution.

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Define convenience,shopping and unsought products and give an example of each.

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Convenience products / services are those products or services for which the consumer is not willing to spend any effort to evaluate prior to purchase.They are frequently purchased commodity items,usually purchased with very little thought,such as common beverages,bread,or soap. Shopping products / services are products or services for which consumers will spend a fair amount of time comparing alternatives,such as furniture,apparel,fragrances,and appliances,travel alternatives.When people need new sneakers,for instance,they will go from store to store shopping- trying shoes on,comparing alternatives,and chatting with salespeople. Unsought products / services are products consumers either do not normally think of buying or do not know about,example would be a gravestone.

A personal digital assistant programmed with key customers' birthdates,wine preferences,and food allergies is a _____________ tool.


A) SKU
B) PDQ
C) IMF
D) CRM
E) GATT

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In retailing,effective packaging sends the message:


A) More packaging,means more product.
B) Buy me!
C) I have more features than the competition.
D) I am cheaper than the competition.
E) There is nothing toxic inside.

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The decision to delete a product is never taken lightly because,generally,manufacturers have:


A) offered the product line to other firms for purchase.
B) made substantial investments in brand development and manufacturing.
C) promised consumers they will maintain the product.
D) used brand repositioning to improve results.
E) all of these

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Private-label brands are owned and managed by:


A) manufacturers.
B) wholesalers.
C) supply chain specialists.
D) manufacturer's reps.
E) retailers.

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In a competitive market,perceived value is determined by consumers mostly:


A) by quantitative analysis of brand personalities.
B) in relationship to the value of competitors' offerings.
C) by weighing primary versus secondary benefits.
D) through investment in product tracking systems.
E) through brand association and brand licensing.

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What are some deceptive and unethical practices firms might use in labeling food products?

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Students may have a number of opinions,but they should provide an understanding of how size of servings can be manipulated,how substitute names for ingredients like "sugar" can be used,how some elements can be emphasized while others are minimized (low fat but high in carbohydrates),etc.

A currently popular trend in the wine industry is house-labeled wine.Restaurants,hotel chains,and even universities now sell wine under their brand name.Is this type of brand extension a good marketing strategy? Defend your answer.

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Answers will vary but should include dis...

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What are the brand components used by your university?

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Answers will vary but,for the University...

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A product is ____________________ that can be offered through a voluntary marketing exchange.


A) the combination of a firm's marketing mix
B) the brand associations
C) the category depth
D) a tangible item
E) anything of value to consumers

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