EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are the key ideas of the Marketing Societal Philosophy.
Answer: Focus on satisfying needs and wants while enhancing individual
and societal well-beingEthical and environmentally friendly, Companies are
now starting to realize the benefits of becoming environmentally aware.
Companies such as General Mills and Toyota have taken this strategy.
◍ Measuring TV Audiences.
Answer: Rating: likability of the particular show over timeHH tuned to show
/ Total U.S. HHShare: market share at a particular time in the
dayhouseholds (HH) tuned to show / HH using TV
◍ Direct Marketing.
Answer: -direct mail-catalogs and mail order-telemarketing
◍ BCG Matrix.
Answer: Star(upper left), question mark(upper right), cash flow(bottom left),
dog(bottom right)
◍ Understand Porter's Five Forces with respect to CompetitiveRivalry.
Answer: nan
◍ Positioning statement concept.
Answer: The Point of Differentiation (POD) describes how your brand or
product benefits customers in ways that set you apart from your
competitors"Why should I buy your brand?"
◍ Source Control vs. Credibility (Promotional Mix).
Answer: Low----------Level of Control---------High----->Word Mouth, PR,
, Pers. Selling, Sales Promo,
Ads<--------High------Credibility--------Low---------
◍ Zeigernik effect.
Answer: A person beginning a task to complete itWhen one is prevented
from doing so, a state of tension is created that manifests itself in improved
memory for the incomplete task
◍ Growth strategies from the Strategic Opportunity Matrix.
Answer: nan
◍ Direct Retailing.
Answer: -door to door-office to office-home sales parties
◍ Common Execution Styles.
Answer: -Lifestyle: exclusive, only coolest people can wear this
brand-Slice-of-life: meant for everyone, inclusive, basic product such as
orange juice-Scientific: third-party data is used, automobile company rated
by JD Power
◍ Business market demand categories.
Answer: Derived demand: Demand for industrial products that stems from
demand for consumer productsInelastic demand: Demand that is not
significantly altered by a price increase or decreaseJoint demand: Demand
involving the use of two or more items in combination to produce a
productFluctuating demand: Demand for business products varies
disproportionately as consumer demand varies (multiplier effect)
◍ Marketing mix.
Answer: Product, Price, Place, Promotion are all utilized in different ways to
target specific markets.
◍ Describe the value proposition.
Answer: The brand's full mix of benefits on which a brand is differentiated
and positioned
◍ Perceptual mapping.