ANS: A
A unique selling proposition is a desirable, exclusive, and believable advertising appeal selected as a theme for an advertising campaign.
PTS: 1 REF: 226-227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Promotion | TB&E Model Product
40. The slogan for an ad campaign used by Microsoft Office was, “The I’M TIED TO MY DESK era is over.” This slogan describes the software's:
a.
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unique selling proposition
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b.
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advertising objective
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c.
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basis for lifestyle strategy
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d.
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promotional mix
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e.
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basis for comparative advertising
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ANS: A
A unique selling proposition is a desirable, exclusive, and believable advertising appeal selected as a theme for an advertising campaign.
PTS: 1 REF: 226-227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Promotion | TB&E Model Product
41. The ad campaign for EnviroKidz organic animal cookies states that the cookies are gluten-free. This advertising highlights:
a.
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a product attribute
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b.
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the creation of brand loyalty
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c.
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how negative consumers' attitudes are modified
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d.
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a product benefit
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e.
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a loyalty reward
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ANS: A
The absence of gluten is a product attribute.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Promotion | TB&E Model Product
42. When making creative decisions for the advertising campaign, the advertising manager may consider all of the following EXCEPT:
ANS: C
Determining advertising objectives must be done before creative decisions are made.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Comp
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy
43. In advertising, the goal is to sell the product's _____, not its _____.
a.
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benefits; attributes
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b.
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characteristics; appeals
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c.
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values; traits
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d.
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competitive edge; virtues
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e.
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differential advantage; properties
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ANS: A
A well-known rule of thumb in advertising is "Sell the sizzle, not the steak."
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Comp
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Strategy
44. You are the advertising campaign manager for Health Express USA, a fast-food restaurant that caters to the health-conscious. Which of the following messages would be LEAST effective in communicating product benefits?
a.
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Health Express USA allows you to eat a quick, nutritious meal.
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b.
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Health Express USA has hamburgers made from lean buffalo meat.
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c.
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Eating at Health Express USA will make you healthier.
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d.
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The healthier food at Health Express will make your wallet seem fatter,
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e.
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Even your children will love Health Express's baked fries.
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ANS: B
Lean buffalo meat is an attribute.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy
45. An advertising _____ identifies a reason for a person to buy a product.
a.
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profile
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b.
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execution
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c.
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format
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d.
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execution
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e.
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appeal
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ANS: E PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Def
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Strategy
46. An effective advertising appeal must:
a.
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be unbelievable
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b.
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make a positive impression on the target market
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c.
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be familiar
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d.
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be inexpensive
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e.
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be similar to its competitors' advertising appeals
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ANS: B
An effective advertising appeal must be believable, unique, and differ from competitors. Cost is not a concern when selecting ad appeals.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Comp
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Strategy
47. Ads for M&M candy that prominently feature the M&M candies in real-life situations are using a _____ appeal.
a.
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slice-of-life
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b.
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mood or image
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c.
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fun and pleasure
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d.
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demonstration
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e.
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spokesperson
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ANS: C
All except alternative c are executional styles. See Exhibits 15.2.
PTS: 1 REF: 227| OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
48. The dominant advertising appeal selected for the campaign will become the:
a.
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advertising objective
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b.
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unique selling proposition
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c.
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media profile
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d.
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basis for comparative advertising
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e.
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decision factor in media selection
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ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 226-227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Def
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Strategy
49. In the past, Kroger supermarkets relied on the slogan "For Goodness Sake" to create the company's:
a.
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advertising objective
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b.
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unique selling proposition
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c.
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differential attribute
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d.
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basis for identification
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e.
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promotional mix
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ANS: B
This slogan is so strongly associated with Kroger that it creates the stores' unique selling proposition.
PTS: 1 REF: 226-227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy
50. _____ is the way the advertisement portrays its information.
a.
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Message execution
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b.
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Appeal formation
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c.
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Focus selection
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d.
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Audience selection
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e.
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Benefit determination
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ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: Def
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Strategy
51. The ads for Tilex Mold & Mildew cleaner show the product being applied to a mildewed bathroom shower and the mildew disappearing. These ads use a _____ executional style.
a.
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demonstration
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b.
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scientific
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c.
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fantasy
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d.
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mood or image
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e.
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lifestyle
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ANS: A
This ad shows consumers the expected benefits of using Tilex. See Exhibit 15.2.
PTS: 1 REF: 227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
52. The ad for White House applesauce cups describes how the product provides 100 percent of your daily Vitamin C in every cup. What kind of an advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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environmental consciousness
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b.
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vanity and egotism
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c.
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health
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d.
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profit
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: C
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
53. Realemon juice relies on the slogan, "Fresh Lemon Taste Made Easy." What kind of an advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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mood
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b.
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vanity and egotism
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c.
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health
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d.
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convenience
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: D
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
54. An ad for an AT&T MasterCard offered zero percent interest on any balance transferred from another card by September 1, as well as no annual fee. What kind of an advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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environmental consciousness
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b.
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vanity and egotism
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c.
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health
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d.
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profit
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: D
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
55. An ad for Crystal Geyser bottled water shows why and how the bottler supports the reforestation of America's forests. What kind of an advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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environmental consciousness
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b.
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concern
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c.
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health
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d.
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profit
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: A
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
56. An for Toyota explains how consumers can reduce pollution by purchasing the Camry Hybrid, which creates fewer smog-forming emissions than other car models. What kind of advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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environmental consciousness
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b.
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concern
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c.
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health
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d.
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profit
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: A
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Reflective Thinking | TB&E Model Promotion | TB&E Model Strategy
57. An ad for Kraft Easy Mac, six microwavable snack packets of macaroni and cheese, asks, "Need a snack?" and responds, "Snack the Mac." What kind of an advertising appeal is this ad using?
a.
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convenience
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b.
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taste
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c.
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health
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d.
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profit
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e.
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admiration
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ANS: A
See Exhibit 15.1.
PTS: 1 REF: 226 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
58. A SunTrust Bank ad shows a woman who has just filled her bird feeder, only to have squirrels steal the feed. The theme of the ad is that many investment banks can be like squirrels eager to dip into a customer's funds instead of providing good service. Which executional style is being used in this ad?
a.
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demonstration
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b.
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slice-of-life
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c.
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fantasy
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d.
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mood or image
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e.
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testimonial
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ANS: B
This ad depicts people in normal settings. See Exhibit 15.2.
PTS: 1 REF: 227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
59. A magazine ad for Bosch appliances shows a father cuddling his young daughter who is giggling. Which executional style is being used in this ad?
a.
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demonstration
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b.
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slice-of-life
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c.
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fantasy
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d.
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mood or image
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e.
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testimonial
|
ANS: B
This ad depicts people in normal settings. See Exhibit 15.2.
PTS: 1 REF: 227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
60. An ad for Land O Lakes deli cheese shows someone's hands building a sandwich using generous portions of Land O Lakes brand cheese. Which executional style is being used in this ad?
a.
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demonstration
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b.
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slice-of-life
|
c.
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fantasy
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d.
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mood or image
|
e.
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testimonial
|
ANS: A
See Exhibit 15.2.
PTS: 1 REF: 227 OBJ: 15-3 TYPE: App
TOP: AACSB Communication | TB&E Model Strategy | TB&E Model Promotion
61. A magazine ad for Baker's chocolate shows a picture of a luscious chocolate cookie and is headlined, "Love cleverly disguised as chocolate." Which executional style is being used in this ad?
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