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World of Fashion Merchandising-Unit 6
Fashion Promotion
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Marketing
11th Grade
11/16/2009

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Promotional Mix
Definition
all types of communication used by an organization to influence sales
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4 P's
Definition
Product,Price,Place,Promotion
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Purpose of Fashion Promotion
Definition
inform,persuade,remind
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Inform
Definition
create an awareness of a company and it's products
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Persuade
Definition
convince customers about the benefits of products
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Remind
Definition
let customers know where the product is available
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Promotion levels
Definition
consumer, trade,retail
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consumer promotion
Definition
advertising by the trade (texile manufacturers,designers) directly to RETAIL customers
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trade promotion
Definition
advertising by a wholesale source to another company (designers to stores,textile company to garment manufacturer)
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Retail promotion
Definition
a store advertising to consumers
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promotion planning
Definition
a plan of promotional events,usually for a six month period
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promotional goals
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determined by the end result desired-sell certain merchandise,advertise a sale or a brand name, increase general store traffic
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message or theme of a promotion
Definition
what will the promotion say to the customer
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parts of a promotional plan
Definition
goals,message,activities,timing,media mix,assignments of responsibilities,budget,evaluation methods
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evaluation method
Definition
the way that the company will judge the results of a promotion- sales of an item,store sales in general, store traffic
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media mix
Definition
how much of each type of promotional media will be used in a promotional plan
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who puts the promotional plan into action?
Definition
in large companies- the advertising and fashion departments. In small companies this may be the owner.
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The budget for an ad is usually calculated as a
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percent of sales
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What percent of sales is usually allowed for the cost of a promotion?
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6% to 8%
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What are the costs involved in a newpaper ad?
Definition
design,layout,photo shoot,media
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What is included in the cost of a tv ad?
Definition
writing,actors,director,camera operator,airtime
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co-operative advertising
Definition
The manufacturer of the product pays for part of the store's ad for the product
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advertising
Definition
a paid form of mesage to the consumer
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Ad sponsor
Definition
the company running an ad
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types of advertising
Definition
product and institutional ad
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institutional ad
Definition
an ad designed to attract the consumer to the store, sell the image of the store
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product advertising
Definition
advertising to sell a specific product
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advertising platform
Definition
for each ad-defines the target audience,theme,and how it will entice the audience
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advertising media
Definition
method of delivery of the ad- radio,tv,magazine etc.
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Merchandise packaging
Definition
The tags,labels,containers that a product has,which can be used to promote the product
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parts of a print ad
Definition
headline,copy,illustration,logo,white space,layout
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headline
Definition
a summary of the ad message in large print
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copy
Definition
the written part of an ad
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illustration
Definition
the visual part of an ad,artwork or photos
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logo or slogan
Definition
identifies the company,appears in all communication
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white space
Definition
the blank part of an ad (may be color or background)
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layout
Definition
how all of the elemnets of an ad are placed in the ad,how they work together
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Promotional ethics
Definition
following federal and state laws, advetising in a fair manner-having the products,not making false claims
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deceptive price promotion
Definition
unethical advertising claiming that a product is on sale,when it was never sold at the higher original price.
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deceptive product promotion
Definition
false or misleading claims about the product
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deceptive sales practices
Definition
running an ad for a very low price when the company does not have the product or tries to switch the consumer to a higher priced product
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bait and switch
Definition
a deceptive sales practice where a product is offered at a low price,but sales people are instructed to push a higher price product (get the customer in the store and trade up)
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public relations
Definition
activies designed to improve the stores image with customers,investors and the community
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publicity
Definition
UNPAID news about a company
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press kit
Definition
a package of photos and news stories created by a company to give the press premade articles to run
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What is the purpose of visual merchandising?
Definition
to sell products and promote the store image.
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Visual Merchandising
Definition
Displaying products in teh most appealing way.
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selling areas
Definition
where merchandise is displayed.
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What percent of a store is selling areas?
Definition
75 to 80%
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sales suppport area
Definition
all non-selling space
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Merchandise presentation
Definition
the way goods are displayed-hung,shelved,etc.
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shoulder out
Definition
clothes are hung so that only the shoulder is visible
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face out
Definition
clothes are hung facing forward so the whole garment is visible
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grid layout
Definition
store layout with a main aisle
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maze layout
Definition
free flowing store layout, customers must move around fixtures
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store layout
Definition
the way the fixtures are arranged on the selling flooor
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fixtures
Definition
racks, shelves,and showcases that are used to display product
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rounder
Definition
a round rack used to display clothes
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4-way
Definition
a small rack with 4 arms
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2 way
Definition
a small rack with two arms
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slat wall
Definition
a flexible wall with holders for shelves, display arms,etc.
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interior displays
Definition
displays of product inside the store
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What are the functions of interior displays?
Definition
interest the customer, show how outfits can be coordinated,create impulse sales,enhance the stores image
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What are some interior display locations?
Definition
store entrance,near cash register,at ends of aisles
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What should be considered when selecting products for display?
Definition
current,well stocked products,new and in demand,look good in display,encourage purchases
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related grouping
Definition
co-ordinating products that make an outfit
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one category grouping
Definition
different sizes or colors of the same item
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theme grouping
Definition
a variety of items pulled together to show a theme (like animal prints, valentines day, etc)
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functional props
Definition
support or hold merchandise-mannequins,pedestals
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decorative props
Definition
used to create mood or setting
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props
Definition
extra non merchandise items that go into the display
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signage
Definition
a term for the signs that are used to inform customers
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Information found on signs
Definition
might include prices, discounts, product features
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How is a display evaluated
Definition
does it have sales appeal?Does it draw the customer into the store and help to locate the goods?
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What are window displays
Definition
Mannequins or other displays at the window of the store -facing te outside so the customer will be drawn in
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What are trhe types of store wndows?
Definition
enclosed,semi enclosed,open and island
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What are special events?
Definition
promotional activities used to build traffic,sell goods,and enhance image
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Theatrical presentations of clothing and acceessories on models
Definition
fashion shows
Term
Designer fashion shows shown to elite customers.
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Couture shows
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Fashion shows presented by retailers to consumers.
Definition
consumer fashion shows
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The planned ararngement of movement to the music.
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Choreography
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Commentary
Definition
The spoken explanation of what is going on in a fashion show.
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Informal fashion show
Definition
a casual presentation of clothing with models walking around
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Formal runway show
Definition
Models appear on a runway
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Fashion show coordinator
Definition
The person in charge of the entire fashion show
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guaranteed audience
Definition
An audience that is required to attend,for instance employees of a store,or for a business event.
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Created audience.
Definition
The audience attends as a result of advertising the show.
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Theme.
Definition
The basic idea of the show, the "story".
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How long does a fashion show usually last?
Definition
45 minutes
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How is the location for a fashion show determined?
Definition
The purpose,type and size of the show,near the desired audience.
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What are some safety and security considerations.
Definition
Keeping merchandise safe from theft, keeping the audience and emplyees safe from injuries.
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WHat determines fashion show costs?
Definition
the type and size of the show,and the location
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revenue
Definition
income, the amount of money the show will make after expenses are paid
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What are some of the expenses of a fashion show?
Definition
Renting the location, paying the models, advertising,lights and music.
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Fashion show merchandise should be selected to match what traits of the audience?
Definition
Age,sex,lifestyles,spending habits
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What percent of the merchandise in a show should be items that the audience will be interested in buying?
Definition
75%
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In what parts of the show should the strongest merchandise groupings be shown?
Definition
First and last
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How many outfits should be shown per minute?
Definition
One to two
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Merchandise loan record
Definition
Records items that are borrowed for the fashion show
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the lineup
Definition
the order in which models and outfits appear in teh show.
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Fittings
Definition
the models try on the outfits for a fashion show and make adjustments
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runways
Definition
elevated walkways for the models
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theatre seating
Definition
rows of chairs facing the runway
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table seating
Definition
The audience sits at tables during the show,used when food is served as part of the show
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music mix
Definition
the combination of different music used for the show.
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What are the forms of promotion used for fashion shows?
Definition
Publicity and advertising
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rehearsals
Definition
practice sessions where everyone involved runs through the show.
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dressers
Definition
help the models change clothes quickly.
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Starters
Definition
Cue the models to go onstage
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