Question 1

It would be logical for bathing suit marketers to use geographic segmentation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With access to the Internet nearly universal in the United States,many potential market segments have become more

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A)   substantial.
B)   perceptive.
C)   identifiable.
D)   reachable.
E)   quantifiable.

Question 3

PRIZM and Tapestry divide and sort small geographic areas into categories using 60 or more demographic and lifestyle characteristics.These market research tools are examples of __________ segmentation.

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A)   geodemographic
B)   benefit
C)   psychographic
D)   loyalty
E)   geographic

Question 4

In the Circles for a Successful Value Proposition framework,the value proposition is represented by

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A)   the intersection between customer needs / wants and competitors' benefits.
B)   the intersection between the firm's benefits and competitors' benefits.
C)   the intersection between customer needs / wants and the firm's product's benefits.
D)   the intersection between all three of the circles.
E)   the part of the firm's benefits that doesn't overlap with anything.

Question 5

Marketers often employ a combination of segmentation methods,using __________ to identify and target their customers,and __________ to design products and messages to appeal to them.

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A)   loyalty segmentation; demographics
B)   undifferentiated targeting; differentiated targeting
C)   loyalty segmentation; geodemographics
D)   demographics and geography; lifestyle or benefit segmentation
E)   lifestyle segmentation; geographic segmentation

Question 6

Which of the segmentation attractiveness criteria is addressed when Magnolia Café asks the question,"Are there enough employees in the government center to justify targeting the center for lunch delivery service?"

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This addresses the q...

Question 7

Why do marketers often use perceptual maps when developing positioning strategies?

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Perceptual maps help marketers...

Question 8

Television advertising has recently expanded to include "mini-ads," which are short ads lasting 5 to 10 seconds.These ads are most useful in advertising to men,since men are more likely than women to channel surf during commercial breaks.Given this fact,this type of advertising will be more useful to marketers engaged in __________ segmentation.

Accepted Answer

A)   demographic
B)   psychographic
C)   behavioral
D)   benefits
E)   geographic

Question 9

Regina wants to position her financial services company.Regina can position her services according to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   the value proposition.
B)   product attributes.
C)   symbols.
D)   competitive comparisons.
E)   profitability.

Question 10

Micromarketing is also referred to as

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A)   loyalty marketing.
B)   one-to-one marketing.
C)   undifferentiated marketing.
D)   concentrated marketing.
E)   differentiated marketing.

Question 11

For a segmentation strategy to be successful,the customers in the segment must react similarly and positively to the firm's marketing mix.In other words,the market segment must be

Accepted Answer

A)   substantial.
B)   perceptive.
C)   identifiable.
D)   reachable.
E)   responsive.

Question 12

Four frequently used targeting strategies are the micromarketing,undifferentiated,differentiated,and __________ targeting strategies.

Accepted Answer

A)   geographic
B)   benefit-based
C)   economic
D)   global
E)   concentrated

Question 13

How have airline companies implemented loyalty segmentation?

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Airlines started with frequent...

Question 14

Although marketers have found that psychographics are often more useful for predicting consumer behavior than demographics,psychographic segmentation

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A)   is available only in limited geographic areas.
B)   is rarely used and unproven.
C)   offers only one-to-one marketing potential.
D)   is a more expensive method for identifying potential customers.
E)   is still an unproven area.

Question 15

Write a value proposition for your favorite restaurant.

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Question 16

Whenever Donald calls on potential pest control customers,he emphasizes the fact that,unlike the national franchise competitors,he is a local business person and has been in business over 20 years.Donald is __________ his business relative to his competition.

Accepted Answer

A)   segmenting
B)   packaging
C)   positioning
D)   pricing
E)   targeting

Question 17

Caroline is assessing market growth,market competitiveness,and market access for each segment she has identified.Caroline is assessing the __________ of each potential market segment.

Accepted Answer

A)   substance
B)   responsiveness
C)   identification
D)   reach
E)   profitability

Question 18

__________ segmentation is the segmentation method most directly related to value creation for consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Geographic
B)   Demographic
C)   Psychographic
D)   Benefit
E)   Geodeomographic

Question 19

After assessing the market growth potential for his company's baby products in Mexico,Harmon wanted to evaluate market competitiveness.To do this,Harmon would consider

Accepted Answer

A)   mass marketing of distribution potential and logistical support.
B)   the current size of the market and the expected growth rate.
C)   ease of pricing control and number of promotional outlets.
D)   the number of competitors,entry barriers,and product substitutes.
E)   profitability and customer buying behavior.

Question 20

Firms use a differentiated targeting strategy because

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A)   it is easier than mass marketing.
B)   it helps obtain a bigger share of the market.
C)   it is better than focusing on individual or small groups of potential customers.
D)   most market segments are too small to be profitable.
E)   banks are more willing to extend credit to companies with this strategic approach.

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In the Circles for a Successful Value Proposition framework,the value proposition is represented by

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Whenever Donald calls on potential pest control customers,he emphasizes the fact that,unlike the national franchise competitors,he is a local business person and has been in business over 20 years.Donald is __________ his business relative to his competition.

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For a segmentation strategy to be successful,the customers in the segment must react similarly and positively to the firm's marketing mix.In other words,the market segment must be

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It would be logical for bathing suit marketers to use geographic segmentation.

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How have airline companies implemented loyalty segmentation?

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__________ segmentation is the segmentation method most directly related to value creation for consumers.

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Why do marketers often use perceptual maps when developing positioning strategies?

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Micromarketing is also referred to as

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Although marketers have found that psychographics are often more useful for predicting consumer behavior than demographics,psychographic segmentation

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Marketers often employ a combination of segmentation methods,using to identify and target their customers,and to design products and messages to appeal to them.

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Firms use a differentiated targeting strategy because

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With access to the Internet nearly universal in the United States,many potential market segments have become more

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Four frequently used targeting strategies are the micromarketing,undifferentiated,differentiated,and __________ targeting strategies.

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After assessing the market growth potential for his company's baby products in Mexico,Harmon wanted to evaluate market competitiveness.To do this,Harmon would consider

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In the Circles for a Successful Value Proposition framework,the value proposition is represented by

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Whenever Donald calls on potential pest control customers,he emphasizes the fact that,unlike the national franchise competitors,he is a local business person and has been in business over 20 years.Donald is __________ his business relative to his competition.

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It would be logical for bathing suit marketers to use geographic segmentation.

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Why do marketers often use perceptual maps when developing positioning strategies?

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