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Very Short Question and Answers - Types of Advertising


Q 1.
What is the main advantage of newspaper advertising?

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It covers a wide selected geographical market and offers broad coverage in a specific area.

Q 2.
Why is newspaper advertising considered flexible and timely?

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Because advertisements in newspapers can be changed as and when desired.

Q 3.
What is the chief advantage of television advertising?

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The message can be delivered and the product can be demonstrated to all viewers at the same time.

Q 4.
What are the three main types of television advertising?

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Network, spot, or local advertisements.

Q 5.
How does radio advertising benefit advertisers?

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It allows selection of the specific territory and audience and is cheaper than TV advertising.

Q 6.
Which advertising medium generally has a longer life: newspapers or magazines? Why?

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Magazines, because they are published weekly, fortnightly, or monthly and are kept for a longer period.

Q 7.
Give an example of Direct Mail Advertising.

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Circulars announcing a grocer’s specials or a catalogue announcing a sale.

Q 8.
Why is transportation advertising best suited to big cities and towns?

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Because many people see the advertisement while using public transport for daily commutes.

Q 9.
What is a common feature of outdoor advertisements?

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They usually have short, simple messages that can be seen and understood quickly.

Q 10.
Name two places where outdoor advertisements are commonly displayed.

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On bill-boards and painted signs or electric poles.

Q 11.
What do advertisers commonly display in outdoor advertisements?

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The advertiser's trademark, a slogan, or visualization of the product package.

Q 12.
What is speciality advertising?

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It involves printing the advertiser’s names and messages on useful goods and distributing them, especially during festivals or New Year.

Q 13.
What is the main purpose of personal selling?

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To reach customers on a face-to-face basis and effectively persuade them to buy products.

Q 14.
Why is product knowledge important for a salesperson?

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So they can effectively communicate product benefits and answer customer queries.

Q 15.
List three common tools of sales promotion.

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Displays, shows and exhibitions, and coupons.

Q 16.
How is sales promotion different from advertising and personal selling?

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Sales promotion includes activities other than advertising, personal selling, and publicity to stimulate purchases, such as contests or premiums.

Q 17.
Which advertising method uses public transport vehicles for displaying messages?

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Transportation advertising.

Q 18.
Why should outdoor advertising messages be short?

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Because viewers see them only for a few seconds while passing by.

Q 19.
Give an example of a speciality advertising item.

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A calendar or pen printed with the advertiser’s name, given to customers during festivals.

Q 20.
Which type of advertising provides demonstration of the product?

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Television advertising.