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        | What is the purpose of a marketing plan? |  | Definition 
 
        | It defines how to best achieve the company’s objectives. |  | 
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        | What does SWOT stand for? |  | Definition 
 
        | Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. |  | 
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        | Why are objectives important? |  | Definition 
 
        | They ensure the goals are clearly defined and measurable. |  | 
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        | Why set measurable goals? |  | Definition 
 
        | They enable companies to track progress and evaluate success. |  | 
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        | What is the purpose of a mission statement? |  | Definition 
 
        | To state the organization’s purpose and direction. |  | 
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        | A specific action to implement a plan. |  | 
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        | What is first-party data? |  | Definition 
 
        | Information collected directly from your own customers. |  | 
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        | What is marketing research? |  | Definition 
 
        | The process of collecting and analyzing information to make marketing decisions. |  | 
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        | What is a strategy in marketing? |  | Definition 
 
        | A directed course of action to achieve organizational goals. |  | 
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        | What are external factors in SWOT? |  | Definition 
 
        | Opportunities and threats. |  | 
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        | What are the two key axes in the BCG matrix? |  | Definition 
 
        | Market growth rate and relative market share. |  | 
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        | What are the four BCG categories? |  | Definition 
 
        | Stars, question marks, cash cows, and dogs. |  | 
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        | What does the Ansoff Matrix analyze? |  | Definition 
 
        | New versus existing products and markets. |  | 
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        | What is primary research? |  | Definition 
 
        | Direct customer feedback and research. |  | 
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        | What is competitive intelligence? |  | Definition 
 
        | Gathering information on competitors to inform strategy. |  | 
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        | Which is not market research? |  | Definition 
 
        | Internal employee performance reviews. |  | 
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        | What is the first step in the research process? |  | Definition 
 
        | Defining the problem and research objectives. |  | 
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        | What is qualitative research? |  | Definition 
 
        | Research focused on opinions and motivations. |  | 
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        | What is not part of the consumer buying process? |  | Definition 
 
        | Internal budget meetings. |  | 
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        | What is relationship marketing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Building long-term customer connections. |  | 
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        | What type of decision involves extended consideration? |  | Definition 
 
        | A complex buying decision. |  | 
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        | Which is not a factor in consumer purchase behavior? |  | Definition 
 
        | Quality factors are not a separate category. |  | 
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        | What is the consumer decision-making process? |  | Definition 
 
        | Steps consumers take before and after purchase. |  | 
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        | A specific purchase situation a consumer faces. |  | 
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        | An additional cost imposed on a purchase by a government. |  | 
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        | A group involved in a business purchase decision. |  | 
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        | Which is not part of the business buying process? |  | Definition 
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        | What is a habitual decision? |  | Definition 
 
        | A purchase requiring little effort or thought. |  | 
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        | What is a routine purchase? |  | Definition 
 
        | A low-involvement, habitual purchase. |  | 
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        | Which data is best for spotting customer patterns? |  | Definition 
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        | Give an example of first-party data. |  | Definition 
 
        | Information collected directly from your own customers. |  | 
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        | Which data type reveals customer behavior best? |  | Definition 
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        | What is supplier selection? |  | Definition 
 
        | The process of requesting bids or proposals from suppliers. |  | 
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        | What is a straight rebuy? |  | Definition 
 
        | A repeat purchase with no changes. |  | 
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        | Which buying process is fastest? |  | Definition 
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        | Which sales cycle is longer? |  | Definition 
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        | What are common B2B marketing tools? |  | Definition 
 
        | Trade shows and industry events. |  | 
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        | Marketing of products or services to other businesses. |  | 
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        | Why is content marketing important in B2B? |  | Definition 
 
        | It educates and engages business buyers. |  | 
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        | What is the main focus of B2B marketing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Demonstrating value and ROI. |  | 
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        | How important are long-term relationships in B2B? |  | Definition 
 
        | Crucial for repeat business. |  | 
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        | What distinguishes B2B marketing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Multiple decision-makers and longer cycles. |  | 
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        | Give an example of B2B marketing. |  | Definition 
 
        | A software company selling to a corporation. |  | 
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        | Which research type takes longest? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the first step in marketing research? |  | Definition 
 
        | Defining the problem and research objectives. |  | 
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        | What are the four P’s of marketing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Product, Price, Place, Promotion. |  | 
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        | Dividing a market into groups with shared characteristics. |  | 
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        | Selecting which market segments to pursue. |  | 
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        | Creating a unique place in the customer’s mind. |  | 
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        | Making a product distinct from competitors. |  | 
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        | What is the marketing mix? |  | Definition 
 
        | The combination of the 4 Ps to meet objectives. |  | 
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        | Key Performance Indicator. |  | 
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        | They measure progress toward goals. |  | 
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        | The value a brand adds to a product or service. |  | 
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        | Unique Selling Proposition. |  | 
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