Marketing & Brand Management Flashcards
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Which social media platform is generally most effective for residential cleaning businesses targeting homeowners in the US?
Answer: Facebook and Nextdoor
Facebook's homeowner demographic and Nextdoor's neighborhood-based community make them ideal for local residential cleaning service promotion.
What is a 'loss leader' service strategy in cleaning business marketing?
Answer: Offering one service at or below cost to attract new clients who then book additional services
A loss leader draws in new clients with a heavily discounted initial service, with the expectation that ongoing recurring bookings will generate long-term profit.
A cleaning company's Google Business Profile shows a 3.2-star average rating. What is the FIRST action the owner should take?
Answer: Respond professionally to negative reviews and address underlying service issues
Responding professionally to negative reviews shows accountability, can recover dissatisfied clients, and demonstrates service commitment to prospective customers.
Which content type typically generates the highest engagement for cleaning businesses on social media?
Answer: Before-and-after photos of cleaning results
Before-and-after photos provide visual proof of results, trigger an emotional response, and are highly shareable, driving organic reach and trust.
What does 'geotargeting' allow a residential cleaning business to do in digital advertising?
Answer: Target ads to users based on their geographic location or zip code
Geotargeting directs ad spend to households within the service area, preventing wasted budget on users outside the company's operating radius.
A cleaning business offers a 'refer a friend, get $25 off' program. This is an example of which marketing strategy?
Answer: Referral marketing
Referral marketing incentivizes existing satisfied clients to recommend the service, leveraging word-of-mouth trust at a low acquisition cost.
Which element of a cleaning company's brand identity most directly communicates professionalism at first glance?
Answer: Clean, coordinated uniforms with a visible logo
Uniforms with a visible logo signal that the business is organized, trustworthy, and invested in its professional image before a single word is spoken.