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Sport/event marketing 5.01, 5.02, 5.03 review questions

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why do professional sports teams often look for unusual or "out-of-the-box" sales promotion ideas to implement throughout the season?

a)

To appeal to people who support a competing team

b)

To reward the athletes for performing well

c)

To keep fans interested even when the team is losing

d)

To encourage local media to publicize the team

2.

Which of the following is a good example of an “out-of-the-box” sales promotion for a baseball game:

a)

Free T-shirts given to everyone attending the game

b)

Souvenir cups given to anyone buying a soft drink

c)

Bobblehead dolls given to the first 5,000 fans to arrive

d)

A pregame pool party for anyone with a valid game ticket

3.

“Out-of-the-box” sales promotions not only increase interest in an event, they also typically generate

a)

fierce competition.

b)

marketing plans.

c)

positive publicity.

d)

brand loyalty.

4.

What type of sales promotion is being used when a sport/event marketer offers a traditional gift such as free souvenir cups to fans attending a game?

a)

Conventional

b)

Incentive

c)

Unique

d)

“Out-of-the-box”

5.

Which of the following is a premium that a team is likely to give to fans attending a basketball game:

a)

A ticket discount

b)

A halftime dance party

c)

  An autograph session with star players

d)

A free T-shirt

6.

A company is planning to give away a free gift as a sales promotion for an event. What should the company do to make sure the gift generates excitement about the event?

a)

Heavily advertise a free T-shirt that will be given away.

b)

Select a very unusual and creative item.

c)

Select a top-selling promotional item.

d)

Consider what items will appeal to its target market.

7.

Why is it important for a marketer to make sure a sales promotion fits with his/her company’s overall marketing plan?

a)

To increase brand awareness

b)

To accomplish marketing goals

c)

To impact competitors

d)

To ensure the promotion is successful

8.

During a brainstorming session to identify new sales promotions, it is best to

a)

discourage expensive ideas.

b)

 ask each team member to work alone.

c)

research each idea thoroughly.

d)

refrain from judging the quality of ideas.

9.

A marketer for a football team is planning a costume contest for sports fans. Fans who wear a costume can attend that day’s football game for free. Free admission to the game is the __________, and the costume contest is the __________ method.

a)

rebate; delivery

b)

incentive; delivery

c)

incentive; rebate

d)

delivery; incentive

10.

A soccer team has ordered 3,000 beach towels to give to the first 3,000 fans arriving to a pregame beach party. What is the next step the team needs to take to create interest in its sales promotion?

a)

Determine how to advertise the free beach towels and beach party

b)

Assess fans’ interest in a free beach towel and beach party

c)

Select the best “out-of-the-box” promotion to attract fans to the beach party

d)

Brainstorm “out-of-the-box” promotional ideas for the team

11.

Newspapers and magazines are categorized as __________ media.

a)

broadcast

b)

direct

c)

time

d)

publication

12.

A way by which newspapers can be classified as advertising media is by

a)

the amount of effort required to place an ad in them.

b)

how often they are published

c)

the cost to advertise in them.

d)

their ability to reach people away from home.

13.

Which of the following is an example of a newspaper that focuses primarily on the business world:

a)

USA Today

b)

 The Atlanta Voice

c)

 El Nuevo Herald

d)

The Wall Street Journal

14.

A primary benefit that magazine advertising offers is the ability to

a)

target a group of individuals interested in specialized content.

b)

deliver a low-cost message.

c)

reach almost all homes throughout the United States.

d)

get an ad published at the last minute.

15.

Because their advertisements last only as long as they are on the air, broadcast media are considered __________ media.

a)

short-term

b)

affordable

c)

space

d)

time

16.

One reason why TV is popular with advertisers is because it is the

a)

only broadcast medium that offers local programming.

b)

least expensive type of advertising media.

c)

least influential type of advertising media.

d)

medium that delivers more memorable, believable ads.

17.

To effectively advertise his local pet day care business on the radio, Maurice should select a radio station with

a)

listeners who fit his business’s market demographics.

b)

a nationwide listening audience.

c)

popular morning DJs and a music format.

d)

the least expensive advertising rates.

18.

With their permission, Cassandra sends out a monthly electronic newsletter to past customers to advertise her bed-and-breakfast’s special events and discounted rates. This is known as

a)

podcast marketing.

b)

publication advertising

c)

opt-in email marketing.

d)

telemarketing

19.

Which advertising medium is the wisest choice for advertisers who want to track user response?

a)

Newspapers

b)

Digital

c)

Printed direct mail

d)

Radio

20.

During the tax season each year, Miranda gets paid to dress as the Statue of Liberty, stand on a street corner, and hold a sign advertising Liberty Tax Service. Miranda works as a

a)

spectacular

b)

human directional.

c)

telemarketer

d)

smisher

21.

To qualify as a specialty medium, an item must be

a)

used for decorative purposes only.

b)

delivered through the postal service.

c)

sold to a prospective customer.

d)

imprinted with the business’s name/logo.

22.

Some companies purchase 800 numbers to

a)

qualify as nonprofit organizations.

b)

get a free listing in the Yellow Pages.

c)

earn a profit on calls to customers.

d)

allow customers to call in toll-free.

23.

Text message advertising is most likely to be successful when the ads are

a)

delivered to the smartphones of people interested in the product.

b)

randomly sent to a mass audience of smartphone users.

c)

lengthy in nature.

d)

sent anonymously.

24.

Nick recently received a text message that appeared to be from his bank. The message stated that there had been a security breach at the bank, and he was asked to text back with his ATM PIN to confirm his account. Because the message seemed a bit odd, Nick called his bank and found out that the message was a hoax. Nick was a victim of

a)

soliciting

b)

phishing

c)

smishing

d)

trespassing

25.

If marketers want to reach potential customers who are weary of traditional ads, they might try

a)

creating a viral video.

b)

making a radio commercial.

c)

purchasing a newspaper advertisement

d)

sending out a direct mailing

26.

Ad-blocking software and spam filters help individuals avoid

a)

direct print mail.

b)

unsolicited publications.

c)

telemarketing calls.

d)

unwanted digital advertising.

27.

Which of the following statements about TV advertising is true:

a)

Local TV advertising has the broadest reach of all broadcast media.

b)

Due to the popularity of DVRs, network TV ads only reach a small audience.

c)

TV ad slots are inexpensive to purchase.

d)

Even fast-forwarded TV ads reach their target audience.

28.

Which of the following is an example of social media advertising:

a)

A business advertises on the radio.

b)

A person holds a sign to advertise a business.

c)

A company gives away pens printed with its logo.

d)

A company advertises on Instagram.

29.

Some companies purchase 800-numbers to

a)

qualify as non-profit organizations.

b)

earn a profit on calls to customers

c)

allow customers to call in toll free.

d)

get a free listing in the Yellow Pages.

30.

Which advertising medium is the wisest choice for advertisers who want to track user response?

a)

Electronic direct mail

b)

Newspapers

c)

Radio

d)

The Web

31.

Because their advertisements last only as long as they are on the air, broadcast media are considered ____________ media.

a)

short-term

b)

space

c)

affordable

d)

time

32.

Which of the following is an example of a general business magazine:

a)

Fortune

b)

TV Guide

c)

BrandWeek

d)

Teen

33.

Pop-up blockers and spam filters help individuals to avoid

a)

unwanted web advertising.

b)

direct print mail.

c)

unsolicited publications.

d)

telemarketing calls.

34.

A way by which newspapers can be classified as advertising media is by

a)

the cost to advertise in them.

b)

the amount of effort required to place an ad in them

c)

how often they are published.

d)

their ability to reach people away from home.

35.

A primary benefit that magazine advertising offers is the ability to

a)

deliver a low-cost message.

b)

target a group of individuals interested in specialized content.

c)

get an ad published at the last minute.

d)

reach almost all homes throughout the United States.

36.

When a performer expands into international markets, an important consideration for his/her promotional efforts is that it is often necessary to 

a)

assume that literal language translations are acceptable.

b)

use the same advertising strategies with all markets.

c)

develop different brands for each market.

d)

adapt promotional messages for each market.

37.

What form of advertising involves a company paying an athlete to appear in a television commercial or newspaper ad?

a)

Endorsement

b)

Promotion

c)

Testimonial

d)

Broadcast

38.

Newspapers and magazines are categorized as _____________ media

a)

publication

b)

time

c)

 broadcast

d)

direct

39.

One reason why television is popular with advertisers is because it is the

a)

least expensive type of advertising media.

b)

only broadcast medium that offers local programming.

c)

second-most influential type of advertising media.

d)

medium that delivers more memorable, believable ads.

40.

Text-message advertising is most likely to be successful when the ads are

a)

lengthy in nature.

b)

randomly sent to a mass audience of cell-phone subscribers.

c)

delivered to the cell-phone numbers of people interested in the product.

d)

sent anonymously.

41.

Advertising media are channels of

a)

distribution.

b)

production

c)

communication

d)

marketing

42.

Which of the following statements about television advertising is true:

a)

Due to the popularity of DVRs, network television ads only reach a small audience.

b)

Television ad slots are inexpensive to purchase

c)

Even fast-forwarded, television ads reach their target audience.

d)

Local television advertising has the broadest reach of all broadcast media.

43.

To advertise its batteries globally, Energizer created a graphical representation of its trade character, the Energizer Bunny, to use in the virtual world Second Life. In that web environment, the Energizer Bunny is a(n)

a)

directional

b)

web host

c)

portal

d)

avatar

44.

Why do traditional sales promotions often fail to increase attendance at sporting events?

a)

Sports fans are not loyal customers.

b)

Traditional premiums don’t give fans any incentive.

c)

Traditional promotions lose their appeal.

d)

Fans don’t respond to traditional advertising.

45.

Which of the following is an example of a sales promotion:

a)

  A personalized sales presentation

b)

A television commercial

c)

A press release

d)

 A 50%-off coupon

46.

Which of the following is a sales promotion that would meet a customer’s unique desire:

a)

An advertisement

b)

A discount of 20%

c)

A 30%-off coupon

d)

A chance to win a ski trip

47.

Sales promotion is a major part of sport/event marketing because

a)

there aren’t very many sport/event customers.

b)

the industry is so highly competitive.

c)

the most important task in sport/event marketing is ticket sales.

d)

the industry can get very boring.

48.

Which of the following is a benefit of “out-of-the-box” sales promotions:

a)

Everyone will have fun at your game/event.

b)

Your game/event stands out from the competition.

c)

You will have fewer competitors.

d)

You will break all previous ticket-sales records.

49.

What is the first thing you should understand when setting out to develop “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas for your game/event?

a)

There is no particular source or technique.

b)

You need a certain amount of experience to do so.

c)

There is no way to be prepared for inspiration.

d)

You need a certain amount of education to do so.

50.

Brian needs to generate some “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas for an upcoming tennis tournament. He’s not sure how to start, but he does know that the tournament’s marketers want to reach the 18- to 35-year-old crowd. How is Brian prepared for inspiration?

a)

He knows his competition.

b)

He knows his target market.

c)

He’s putting a new twist on an old idea.

d)

He’s brainstorming.

51.

Shannon needs to generate some “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas for the concert tour she works on. She’s not sure how to start, but she knows that a similar concert tour had great success last year with ticket contests on local radio stations. How is Shannon prepared for inspiration?

a)

She knows her target market.

b)

She knows her competition.

c)

She’s brainstorming.

d)

She’s putting a new twist on an old idea.

52.

Marcus needs to generate some “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas for the WNBA team he works for. Last year, they placed coupons in the local paper, but Marcus is afraid that promotion might be ineffective if they try it again. Instead, he’s thinking of creating a “coupon scavenger hunt” that sends fans all over town searching for free and discounted tickets. How is Marcus prepared for inspiration?

a)

He’s putting a new twist on an old idea.

b)

He’s putting a new twist on an old idea.

c)

He knows his target market.

d)

He knows his competition.

53.

Chelsea needs to generate some “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas for a charity walk/run event, but she’s stuck. So she gathers all her colleagues together for a 30-minute meeting and asks them to share as many ideas as they can during that time frame. How is Chelsea prepared for inspiration?

a)

She’s putting a new twist on an old idea.

b)

She knows her competition.

c)

She’s brainstorming.

d)

She knows her target market.

54.

Josh works in marketing for a senior citizens’ golf league. He suggests an “out-of-the-box” sales promotion in which league participants receive discount coupons to the local water park, but his boss doesn’t think that’s such a good idea. What question did Josh fail to ask himself about his idea?

a)

Is this sales promotion creative?

b)

Does this sales promotion fit with the overall marketing plan?

c)

Does this sales promotion reach my target audience?

d)

What is the incentive I’m offering?

55.

The football team that Kandace works for is in desperate need of some positive publicity. Kandace comes up with an “out-of-the-box” sales promotion idea that involves offering discount tickets through local grocery stores. Her boss tells her that while the promotion may work, it doesn’t generate the excitement they need for better public relations. What question did Kandace fail to ask herself about her idea?

a)

Is this sales promotion creative?

b)

Does this sales promotion fit with the overall marketing plan?

c)

Does this sales promotion reach my target audience?

d)

 What is the incentive I’m offering?

56.

When you ask, “What does this sales promotion offer to customers?” which step in the process of generating “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas are you completing?

a)

Determine incentive.

b)

Determine how to get the news out.

c)

Determine creativity.

d)

Determine delivery.

57.

When you ask, “How will my customers receive this sales promotion?” which step in the process of generating “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas are you completing?

a)

Determine creativity.

b)

Determine how to get the news out.

c)

Determine delivery.

d)

Determine incentive.

58.

When you ask, “How will my customers know about this sales promotion?” which step in the process of generating “out-of-the-box” sales promotion ideas are you completing?

a)

Determine how to get the news out.

b)

Determine incentive.

c)

Determine creativity.

d)

Determine delivery.

59.

Brian needs to generate some "out-of-the-box" sales promotion ideas for an upcoming tennis tournament.  He's not sure how to start, but he does know that the tournament's marketers want to reach the 18-to-35-year-old crowd. How is Brian prepared for inspiration?

a)

He's brainstorming.

b)

He knows his target market.

c)

He knows his competition.

d)

He's putting a new twist on an old idea.

60.

Which of the following is a consideration when implementing a ticket sales campaign:

a)

Immediate accessibility

b)

Seating arrangement

c)

Organized hospitality

d)

Name recognition

61.

Conventional thinking, tried-and-true ways of doing things can be described as

a)

ineffective

b)

“inside-the-box.”

c)

“out-of-the-box.”

d)

exciting

62.

Something that will fulfill a customer’s specific desire or need is a(n)

a)

 “out-of-the-box” idea.

b)

incentive

c)

rebate

d)

advertisement

63.

Which of the following statements regarding direct-mail marketing campaigns is true:

a)

They are highly cost-efficient.

b)

They should contain detailed data.

c)

They are easy to track.

d)

They should include a call to action.

64.

Sport/event industries often use the electronic media to

a)

conduct worldwide research.

b)

motivate consumers to buy.

c)

  attract advertising support.

d)

encourage athletes to participate.

65.

Which of the following types of sport/event businesses would be most likely to place a banner advertisement on a ski resort's web site:

a)

Cross-training equipment distributor

b)

Rock-climbing boot retailer

c)

Snowboard retailer

d)

Shoe manufacturer

66.

Which of the following is a characteristic of most online banner advertisements:

a)

Selective

b)

Productive

c)

Restrictive

d)

Interactive

67.

Which of the following best enables marketers to target specific groups of customers so that the marketers can focus their promotional efforts to get the best results:

a)

Direct marketing

b)

Publicity

c)

Sales promotion

d)

Advertising

68.

To generate excitement about its newly remodeled facilities, Wilmer's Hotel plans to send advertising messages to past guests via their cell phones. Each message will contain a brief video showcasing new features and services that the hotel offers. Which type of mobile messaging service should Wilmer's use?

a)

Digitized messaging services (DMS)

b)

Short messaging services (SMS)

c)

Multimedia messaging services (MMS)

d)

Complex messaging services (CMS)

69.

Which of the following is most likely to be visible to search engine spiders:

a)

Flash files

b)

Java applets

c)

HTML text

d)

Images

70.

Which of the following is an example of online advertising:

a)

Hosting chat rooms

b)

Sponsoring a web site

c)

Providing information

d)

Giving away gifts

71.

A tire producer is most likely to advertise its products on a website that interests

a)

tennis fans.

b)

fitness trainers.

c)

auto racing enthusiasts.

d)

marathon runners.

72.

Currently, which of the following mobile advertising strategies has been most successful:

a)

Cross-platform campaign

b)

Text message with coupon

c)

Banner ad campaign

d)

Rich media

73.

A business places a matrix on a promotional sign that potential customers can scan with their smartphones. After scanning the matrix, potential customers have digital “coupons” in their smartphones, which they use to obtain discounted products at the point of purchase. This form of mobile advertising involves the use of

a)

reverse-messaging features.

b)

receipt-verification applications.

c)

quick-response codes.

d)

cable-network tags.

74.

Newspapers and magazines are categorized as _____________ media.

a)

publication

b)

time

c)

broadcast

d)

direct

75.

Nick recently received a text message that appeared to be from his bank. The message stated that there had been a security breach at the bank, and he was asked to text back with his ATM pin number to confirm his account. Because the message seemed a bit odd, Nick called his bank and found out that the message was a hoax. Nick was a victim of

a)

phishing

b)

soliciting

c)

smishing

d)

trespassing

76.

During the tax season each year, Miranda gets paid to dress as the Statue of Liberty, stand on a street corner, and hold a sign advertising Liberty Tax Service. Miranda works as a(n)

a)

avatar

b)

human billboard.

c)

human directional.

d)

smisher