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Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Flashcards

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  1. What is 'share of voice' (SOV) in the context of advertising?

    Answer: A brand's advertising spend as a percentage of the total category ad spend

    Share of voice measures a brand's advertising expenditure relative to the total advertising spending in its category, indicating its competitive presence in the market.

  2. In the communication process, 'encoding' refers to:

    Answer: Translating ideas into words, images, or symbols to create a message

    Encoding is the sender's process of converting ideas and intentions into a symbolic form—such as words, images, or sounds—that can be transmitted to the receiver.

  3. Cause-related marketing (CRM) is best described as:

    Answer: A partnership between a for-profit company and a nonprofit where purchases trigger a donation

    Cause-related marketing links a company's product sales or actions to a charitable contribution, benefiting both the nonprofit cause and the brand's image.

  4. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'frequency capping' in digital advertising?

    Answer: Limiting the number of times a specific user sees the same ad in a given period

    Frequency capping limits how many times an individual user is exposed to a particular ad within a set time window, preventing ad fatigue and wasted impressions.

  5. A unique selling proposition (USP) in marketing communications refers to:

    Answer: The distinct benefit that sets a brand apart from all competitors

    A USP is the specific, meaningful benefit or attribute that differentiates a brand from competitors and forms the foundation of its advertising message.

  6. Which measure indicates the effectiveness of an ad by comparing exposed versus unexposed audiences on brand awareness or purchase intent?

    Answer: Ad recall lift

    Ad recall lift (or brand lift) studies compare a group exposed to an ad against a control group to measure the incremental impact on awareness, consideration, or intent.

  7. The concept of 'media mix' in an IMC plan refers to:

    Answer: The combination of different media channels selected to deliver a campaign

    The media mix is the specific combination of media vehicles and channels—such as TV, digital, print, and radio—selected to reach the target audience and achieve campaign objectives.