Question 1
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The core benefits to customers who purchase sport products include entertainment, health, and
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promotion
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independence
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achievement
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adaptability
Question 2
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When a professional football expansion team is established in a community, the economic impact might
result in
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business closures, job layoffs, and high inflation rates.
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more tourism, lower tax rates, and high interest rates
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increased job creation and more consumer spending.
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higher tax rates and fewer financial investment opportunities.
Question 3
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The Chamber of Commerce for a large city estimates the income for the city generated by the sales tax,
parking fees, food-service tax, and amusement tax collected as a result of a rock concert. This is an example
of _______________ impact.
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total
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indirect
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fiscal
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direct
Question 4
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One of the main differences between professional and amateur athletes is that for professionals , the game is
often
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their occupation
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closed to the public
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free of charge
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played for enjoyment
Question 5
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Which of the following is an example of marketing the sport event:
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holding a race for a charitable organization
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selling food products to a concession stand
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delivering exercise bikes to retailers
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distributing information about a NASCAR race
Question 6
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Professional Golfers' Association are examples of
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labor unions
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trade associations
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sanctioning bodies
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professional societies
Question 7
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A person responsible for matching up corporations with events that reach their target market has a career in
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sponsorship management
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sales promotion
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hospitality
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advertising sales
Question 8
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Which of the following marketing activities involves writing press releases and organizing news conferences
for a sport organization:
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Promotions
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Advertising
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Media relations
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Community relations
Question 9
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You are marketing the premiere of a new Lexus model, which will be revealed at a car show in Detroit. You
are in charge of advertising. Which of the following would be your responsibility:
Question 10
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Over the years, Wrigley Field has earned a reputation as one of the best places to watch a Major League
Baseball game. This is called brand
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awareness.
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image.
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image extension.
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loyalty.
Question 11
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Your high-school's basketball team went to the state championship game last year, but didn't even make the
play-offs this year. This is an example of a(n) ____________ sport/event product.
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inconsistent
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perishable
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tangible
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consistent
Question 12
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Most sport/event products are classified as
Question 13
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Jacob started training for the Boston Marathon several months ago and was happy when he finished the
marathon in record time. In this situation, Jacob was motivated to run in the marathon for personal growth,
which resulted in a(n)
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appreciation for others' physical strength.
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need to take emotional risks.
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sense of pride and accomplishment.
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feeling of purpose and belonging.
Question 14
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Mark enjoys taking his family to professional baseball games because of the memories he has of his dad
taking him to games when he was a young boy. What factor motivates Mark to attend these sports events
with his family?
Question 15
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Because the outcome of a match is uncertain, many fans attending a sporting event are motivated by the
game's_____________ value.
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financial
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entertainment
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economic
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physical
Question 16
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A primary reason that many colleges and universities sell the naming rights for their new football stadiums
or basketball arenas is to
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help pay for construction expenses.
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honor a former student-athlete.
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create publicity for the new facility.
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encourage fans to attend sports events.
Question 17
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When designing an event program for a charity event, it is important to
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include the printing costs on the back cover.
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provide product samples.
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acknowledge the event sponsors.
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offer free admission coupons to other events.
Question 18
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What should be included in an event program if it is longer than four pages?
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Satisfaction survey
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Table of contents
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Local news articles
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Statement of organizers
Question 19
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The team name, mascot, and logo are important elements that a sport/event organization uses to create and
maintain
Question 20
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If Coca-Cola is the only soft-drink sponsor of your favorite team, Coca-Cola is considered a(n) ____________
sponsor.
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dynamic
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large business
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sole
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exclusive
Question 21
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The relationship between a sponsor and a sport entity is often described as a
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merger
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partnership
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buyout
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takeover
Question 22
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Mask Company set up a hospitality tent outside the Olympics arena. Its goal was to encourage patrons to
view it as an Olympics sponsor even though it had not paid sponsorship fees. This is an example of
____________ marketing.
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target
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ambush
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direct
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internet
Question 23
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective sport/event logo:
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Remote
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Timeless
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Practical
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Ambiguous
Question 24
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When creating tickets for a sport/event, organizations often embed special watermarks into the ticket design
to
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boost fan attendance rates.
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reduce the tickets' printing costs.
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discourage counterfeiting activities.
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offer a discount.
Question 25
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What do some professional sport teams do to promote renewed interest in a team that is losing support from
fans?
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Redesign logos
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Increase prices
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Send newsletters
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Change sponsors
Question 26
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Which of the following are the most important considerations when designing a basketball team's logo:
Question 27
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To learn about its target market's needs and wants, a professional soccer league should obtain information
from its fans
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before it implements organizational changes
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only when there appears to be a problem
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if ticket sales show short-term improvement
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in a proactive and systematic manner
Question 28
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What is one way that sport/event marketers use marketing information?
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To develop new products
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To determine credit scores
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To change economic trends
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To prepare sales invoices
Question 29
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Having appropriate data helps sport/event marketers to set goals that are
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open-ended.
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realistic.
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general.
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broad.
Question 30
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A sport/event organization that wants to obtain information about the population in a certain geographic
location might use
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government sources
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telephone surveys
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primary databases
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personal questionnaires
Question 31
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To know what websites and advertisements visitors see, sports and event e-marketers would check
Question 32
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Which of the following is a secondary source of sport/event information
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personal interviews
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computerized surveys
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accounting records
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demographic reports
Question 33
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A database of competitor information often contains information about the competitor's
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budget structure
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production techniques
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advertising media
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creative strategy
Question 34
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What internal records do many businesses monitor in order to obtain useful marketing information?
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Sales reports
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Trade journals
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industry projections
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print advertisements
Question 35
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What type of competitor information is important for sport/event organizations to maintain in a database?
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consumption
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demographics
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market size
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price lists
Question 36
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Primary research includes collecting data for
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marketers across the industry to use.
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informational purposes only.
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the current research project.
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understanding economic cycles.
Question 37
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Which of the following sources is the most appropriate for obtaining primary marketing information about
fans' opinions about a rock band's new album:
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concession vendors
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concert attendees
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event ushers
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facility managers
Question 38
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One way for the WSC Swim and Racquet Club to obtain primary information about the quality of its
facilities and the level of its services is by
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reading industry publications
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surveying club members
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viewing competitors' web sites
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collecting promotional literature
Question 39
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What should a sports or entertainment event do in order to be successful?
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earn maximum profits
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generate favorable press
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satisfy customer wants
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promote popular causes
Question 40
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The promoters of an extreme-sports weekend would most likely target which of the following
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professional athletes
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older men, ages 40-50
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business executives
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young men, ages 12-34
Question 41
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Which of the following is a factor that sports and entertainment marketers consider when targeting
customers for a specific event
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personalities
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demographics
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expectations
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affiliations
Question 42
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A business wants to create or emphasize positive associations between a specific sport and itself. What type
of advertising media should the business consider using?
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Stadium signage
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Opt-in e-mail
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Contest
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Newspaper
Question 43
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A vital promotional technique for entertainment marketing is the use of
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distribution.
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vertical integration.
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broadcast webs.
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trailers.
Question 44
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Repeated exposure to the largest, most diverse population of people is a benefit of ___________ advertising.
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out-of-home
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newspaper
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direct
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radio
Question 45
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Advertising copy that states "Only 3 days left" is trying to
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encourage action.
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describe features.
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identify benefits.
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make a claim.
Question 46
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The basic elements of a print advertisement are the
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artwork, illustrations, logo, and colorwork.
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headline, illustration, copy, and business identification.
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layout, arrangement, white space, and border.
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headline, subheadline, copy, and price.
Question 47
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Computers are complex products and have features that need to be explained. Which of the following
elements would be crucial to include in an advertisement for a new computer:
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Slogan
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Headline
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Copy
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Illustration
Question 48
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When Arm and Hammer advertises that its baking soda gets rid of odors in refrigerators, its ad copy is
pointing out the product's
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uses.
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producer.
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price.
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features.
Question 49
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Which of the following is an effective design technique that adds a personal touch to a direct-mail piece?
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Stamping "Open Now" in neon pink on the back of the envelope
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Addressing the recipient as “Current Resident” on the mailing label
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Using a font that looks like handwriting in the envelope's address section
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Placing the return address at the bottom of the envelope
Question 50
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Currently, which of the following mobile advertising strategies has been most successful:
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Rich media
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Text message with coupon
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Cross-platform campaign
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Banner ad campaign
Question 51
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Which of the following statements regarding direct-mail marketing campaigns is true:
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They should contain detailed data.
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They are highly cost-efficient.
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They are easy to track.
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They should include a call to action.
Question 52
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To attract fans to their web sites, professional sport organizations, media outlets, and entrepreneurs offer online simulations that allow fans to build their own sport teams and compete against other fans' sport teams. This growing industry is referred to as
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online exchange.
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data interchange.
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game works.
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fantasy sports.
Question 53
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One of the disadvantages to marketers using streaming video e-mail is that it requires the recipient to have a(n)
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complicated operating system.
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sophisticated computer keyboard.
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high-speed internet connection.
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cloud computing.
Question 54
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One of advantage of using e-mail marketing is that it is
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anonymous.
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profit oriented.
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cost effective.
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impersonal.
Question 55
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A business that asks customers to forward an e-mail to their friends or associates is engaged in
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suggestion selling.
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direct advertising.
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image building.
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viral marketing.
Question 56
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Which of the following is an example of an email attachment?
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nike.com
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resume.doc
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smith@aol.com
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http://www.org
Question 57
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The body of an e-mail that reads, "Dear Sue, we hope you are enjoying the newsletter," is an example of
a/an ______ message.
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understandable
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compelling
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focused
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personalized
Question 58
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What should businesses do to detect any problems before sending an e-mail to everyone on their list?
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Finalize a signature
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Format the message
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Prepare a response
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Conduct a test run
Question 59
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What mailing technique do businesses often use if they do not have mailing-list software?
Question 60
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Which one of the following computer programs prevents email messages containing the word "free" in the
subject header from entering an inbox:
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Queens
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Gophers
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Filters
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Servers
Question 61
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Businesses generally pay more for newspaper advertisements when purchasing space at a _________ rate.
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preferred-position
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run-of-page
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contract
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frequency
Question 62
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A radio station sells a 30-second spot for $500. If the number of listeners is 200,000, calculate the cost per
thousand (CPM).
Question 63
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When an advertiser wants to reach specific target markets, which type of print medium would be most
cost-effective?
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Newspapers
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Billboards
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Direct mail
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Yellow pages
Question 64
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One reason it is important for professional sport/event organizations to develop advance ticket sales plans is
because the generated revenue helps organizations to
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increase general admission ticket sales.
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decrease operational costs.
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cover pre-event expenses.
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reduce the risk of ticket scalping activities.
Question 65
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An advertiser spent $117,000 for 12 television spots with a total of 240 GRPs (gross rating points). What was
the cost per GRP?
Question 66
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To increase revenue, professional baseball and football teams often sell advertising that appears
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on national television.
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in local magazines.
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on the back of tickets.
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in community newspapers.
Question 67
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Rachel is selling program advertisements for a marching band competition that her high school is hosting. Which of the following sales prospects is most likely to purchase ad space in the program?
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Local music shop
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National piano manufacturer
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International symphony conductor
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State/Provincial museum director
Question 68
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Camille is developing a rate card for advertising space in her school's yearbook. Which of the following layouts is the most expensive for advertisers to purchase?
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1/16 page two-color
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1/2 page black and white
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1/4 page black and white
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1/2 page four-color
Question 69
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To sell advertising space in an event program, the first thing Kyle should do is
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design the front cover of the program to show prospects.
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call all businesses to determine their interest.
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develop a list of local businesses to contact.
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obtain printing supplies for the program.
Question 70
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A charity organization is holding a fundraising event in New York. The event will include a dinner prepared by the chef of a five-star restaurant and an upscale style show. To generate interest, the event organizers plan to have a celebrity serve as master of ceremonies for the event. Who would be the most appropriate person to fulfill this role?
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Sophia Sanchez, a Venezuelan talk-show host
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Bella Marie, a well-known international fashion model
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Richard Roberts, a Canadian theater critic
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Karl Kamden, a Chicago-based restaurant owner
Question 71
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Author Randall McPeak's new thriller, Race to the End of Time, was recently released. McPeak's publisher arranged for him to do book signings and readings at several bookstores across the country. The author's appearances are beneficial to the bookstores because
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their sales will likely increase.
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most of their customers are fans of McPeak's books.
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McPeak supports literacy initiatives.
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online book sales will begin to stabilize.
Question 72
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After event organizers released information to the press that a well-known country singer will perform at an upcoming fundraiser, ticket sales for the event increased dramatically. This situation exemplifies how a celebrity appearance can
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create a sense of community.
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improve an event's television ratings.
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provide performers with supplemental income.
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stimulate interest in an event.
Question 73
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When making appearances at special events, a well-known rock star asks that the event organizer to pay for the air travel, lodging, and meals for his/her band and back-up singers. These requirements are examples of
Question 74
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What do professional sport teams design for use during games that often become promotional tools because fans take them home?
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Posters
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Tickets
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Programs
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Samples
Question 75
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The purpose of designing an event program that contains space for advertisements is to
Question 76
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When a sport organization employee creates a promotional script for a sport announcer to read during a pregame award ceremony, the employee should
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include a joke in the introduction to capture the audience's attention.
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number the copy pages in reverse chronological order.
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make sure the final copy is single-spaced and the typeface is bold.
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identify name pronunciations that might be difficult to read.
Question 77
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Which of the following do event organizers often include in an event to add interest and excitement to the event:
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Dress rehearsal
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Long intermission
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Celebrity appearance
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Sponsor recognition
Question 78
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What is a primary consideration for fans who are attending a professional football game in a large city?
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Availability of parking space
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View of the city from stadium seats
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Accessibility to souvenir stands
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Surface of athletic field
Question 79
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When attending a sporting event, most fans expect that the facility will provide them with a(n)
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learning situation.
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winning experience.
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safety environment.
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ordinary performance.
Question 80
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A stadium designed with more female rest rooms than male rest rooms is responding to which of the following customer expectations.
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Adequate facilities
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Aesthetics
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Dedication usage
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Sense of safety
Question 81
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What is the advantage to a business of placing signage on the outfield stadium wall during a televised professional baseball game?
Question 82
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A soft-drink manufacturer is a sponsor for a professional baseball team. Which of the following signage placement options would provide the most exposure to the manufacturer's products:
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Rear entrance of stadium
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Interior wall of the outfield
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Next to concession stands
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Backside of the scoreboard
Question 83
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How do sponsors typically use signage at sports events?
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As promotional tools
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As safety reminders
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To provide directions
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To prohibit behavior
Question 84
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Which of the following factors is most likely to cause people to not want to return to the annual fireworks show that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the downtown area:
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public transportation
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nearby accommodations
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Traffic
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Parking fees
Question 85
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A stadium deciding to place messages and team logos on electronic boards is an example of selecting
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event signage.
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media usage.
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sponsorships.
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network support.
Question 86
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In sports and entertainment marketing, the concept of price includes not only the cost of a ticket to an event but also the
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value of the overall experience.
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quality of the media advertising.
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elements of the marketing plan.
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location of the facility.
Question 87
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Yield management is a way that sport/event marketers address product pricing issues when they want to maximize revenue but have
Question 88
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Wintergreen Ski Area knows that the area will be most successful if it bases its pricing structure on
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costs associated with renovations.
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what the market will bear.
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total cost of the experience.
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inelastic demand for skiing.
Question 89
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Ticket prices for the World Series increase dramatically, but all the games still sell out. The price change had little to no impact on sales. This is an example of __________ demand.
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inelastic
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unitary
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smoothing
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elastic
Question 90
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Which of the following is one of the main features of a sport product:
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Franchises
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Athletics
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Tickets
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Extensions
Question 91
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When you ask, "What does this sales promotion offer to customers?" which step in the process of generating "out-of-the-box" sales promotion ideas are you completing?
Question 92
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Brian needs to generate some "out-of-the-box" sales promotion ideas for an upcoming tennis tournament. He's not sure how to start, but he does know that the tournament's marketers want to reach the 18-to-35-year-old crowd. How is Brian prepared for inspiration?
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He knows his target market.
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He knows his competition.
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He's putting a new twist on an old idea.
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He's brainstorming.
Question 93
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Sales promotion is a major part of sport/event marketing because
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the most important task in sport/event marketing is ticket sales.
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there aren't very many sport/event customers.
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the industry is so highly competitive.
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the industry can get very boring.
Question 94
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What is a step in the sales presentation process that salespeople should prepare for in advance?
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Referral
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Feedback
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Approach
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Follow-up
Question 95
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When preparing handout for a sales presentation, it is important for a salesperson to know the __________ of the audience.
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gender
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size
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income
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personality
Question 96
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When customizing a presentation, the salesperson determines a prospect's needs by developing a
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business proposition
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professional outline
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sales quota
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customer profile
Question 97
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Why should salespeople create favorable impressions during the initial contact with sport/event customers?
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Customer rapport is unimportant.
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Customers want to ask for assistance.
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First impressions seldom last very long.
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First impressions are difficult to change.
Question 98
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How can sport/event marketers establish positive relationships with their customers/clients?
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Ask close-ended questions
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Use generic sales presentations
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Prepare a product demonstration
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Communicate specific benefits
Question 99
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To develop long-term relationships with fans, professional sport teams should
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have inflexible ticket sales policies.
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build emotional connections with them.
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increase licensing fees to ensure profitability.
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redesign branding elements.
Question 100
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A lottery system is an equitable way of selling tickets to school alumni when the demand for college football tickets
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fluctuates every season.
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is lower than originally anticipated.
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remains consistent over time.
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is higher than the available supply.