Marketing mix: promotion
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) · Unit 3: Marketing · 10 flashcards
Marketing mix: promotion is topic 3.6 in the Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) syllabus , positioned in Unit 3 — Marketing , alongside Marketing, competition and the customer, Market research and Marketing mix: product. In one line: Promotion involves activities communicating the benefits of a product to potential customers. Its primary objective is to inform, persuade, and remind consumers to increase sales and brand awareness.
This topic is examined in Paper 1 (short-answer questions, built around a pre-released case study) and Paper 2 (extended case-study analysis).
The deck below contains 10 flashcards — 6 definitions, 3 key concepts and 1 application card — covering the precise wording mark schemes reward. Use the 6 definition cards to lock down command-word answers (define, state), then move on to the concept and application cards to handle explain, describe and compare questions.
'promotion' within the marketing mix and state its primary objective
Promotion involves activities communicating the benefits of a product to potential customers. Its primary objective is to inform, persuade, and remind consumers to increase sales and brand awareness.
Questions this Marketing mix: promotion deck will help you answer
- › Explain the difference between 'above the line' and 'below the line' promotion, giving an example of each.
- › Outline three advantages of using 'social media marketing' as part of a business's promotional strategy.
- › Explain the AIDA model and how it relates to effective promotion.
- › What factors should a business consider when deciding on the appropriate 'promotional mix' for a new product?
Define 'promotion' within the marketing mix and state its primary objective.
Promotion involves activities communicating the benefits of a product to potential customers. Its primary objective is to inform, persuade, and remind consumers to increase sales and brand awareness.
Explain the difference between 'above the line' and 'below the line' promotion, giving an example of each.
Above the line promotion uses mass media (TV, radio, print) to reach a large audience,
What are 'sales promotions' and give three examples of common sales promotion techniques?
Sales promotions are short-term incentives to encourage immediate purchase or trial of a product or service. Examples include 'buy-one-get-one-free' offers, discounts (
Describe 'personal selling' and state a situation where it would be a more effective promotional tool than advertising.
Personal selling is a direct, two-way communication between a salesperson and a potential customer. It's more effective than advertising when selling complex or expensive products, where detailed explanation and demonstration are needed,
Explain the role of 'public relations' in the promotional mix and provide a real-world example.
Public relations (PR) aims to maintain a positive image of the business with the public. This builds goodwill and credibility.
Define 'sponsorship' as a promotional activity, highlighting the mutual benefits for both parties involved.
Sponsorship involves a business providing financial or other support to an event or organization in return for publicity and brand association. The business gains exposure, and the event/organization receives funding,
Outline three advantages of using 'social media marketing' as part of a business's promotional strategy.
Social media marketing allows businesses to target specific demographics, engage directly with customers (two-way communication), and track the effectiveness of campaigns in real time. It is often more cost-effective than traditional advertising.
What is 'direct marketing' and give an example of a direct marketing activity targeting existing customers?
Direct marketing involves communicating directly with individual customers, without intermediaries. An example targeting existing customers is sending personalized email offers based on their past purchases or loyalty program status.
Explain the AIDA model and how it relates to effective promotion.
AIDA stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action. It describes the stages a customer goes through before making a purchase. Effective promotion aims to capture attention, generate interest, create desire for the product, and ultimately lead to a purchase (action).
What factors should a business consider when deciding on the appropriate 'promotional mix' for a new product?
Factors include the target audience, the product itself (complexity, price), the budget available, competitors' activities, and the overall marketing objectives. A business selling high-end watches will utilize different techniques from a company selling fast food.
Key Questions: Marketing mix: promotion
Define 'promotion' within the marketing mix and state its primary objective.
Promotion involves activities communicating the benefits of a product to potential customers. Its primary objective is to inform, persuade, and remind consumers to increase sales and brand awareness.
What are 'sales promotions' and give three examples of common sales promotion techniques?
Sales promotions are short-term incentives to encourage immediate purchase or trial of a product or service. Examples include 'buy-one-get-one-free' offers, discounts (
Describe 'personal selling' and state a situation where it would be a more effective promotional tool than advertising.
Personal selling is a direct, two-way communication between a salesperson and a potential customer. It's more effective than advertising when selling complex or expensive products, where detailed explanation and demonstration are needed,
Explain the role of 'public relations' in the promotional mix and provide a real-world example.
Public relations (PR) aims to maintain a positive image of the business with the public. This builds goodwill and credibility.
Define 'sponsorship' as a promotional activity, highlighting the mutual benefits for both parties involved.
Sponsorship involves a business providing financial or other support to an event or organization in return for publicity and brand association. The business gains exposure, and the event/organization receives funding,
More topics in Unit 3 — Marketing
Marketing mix: promotion sits alongside these Business Studies decks in the same syllabus unit. Each uses the same spaced-repetition system, so progress in one informs the next.
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