2. The Steps in Research and Development
Idea
Develop-
ment
Screening
New
Ideas
Business
Analysis
Product
Develop-
ment
Test
Marketing
Commercial-
ization
3. Classifications of Consumer Products
Convenience Products bought frequently without a
products lengthy search and bought for
immediate consumption.
Shopping Products purchased after buyer has
products compared competitive products.
Specialty Products that the buyer searches for
products and makes a special effort to obtain.
4. The Life Cycle of a Product
Introduction Growth DeclineMaturity
Sales
Volume
Profit
Time
0
Sales $
7. Types of Market Coverage
Intensive Makes a product available in as many
outlets as possible.
Selective Uses only a small proportion of all
distribution available outlets to expose products.
Exclusive Exists when a manufacturer gives a
distribution middleman the sole right to sell a
product in a defined geographic
territory.
11. Advertising Basic Features
Verbal or Visual Message
Identified Sponsor
Delivery via 1 or more mediums
Payment by Sponsor to Media Carrying Message
12. Major Tools of Sales Promotion
Point-of-purchase displays
Premiums
Sampling and demonstrations
Coupons
Consumer contests and sweepstakes
Refunds
Trade shows