________ are minor stimuli that determine where, when, and how a person responds to purchasing an item.

Jim wants to position his firm against his competitors. In doing so he should

Coca-Cola sells two different zero-calorie versions of Coke: Diet Coke and Coke Zero. It has chosen to attempt to appeal to men with Coke Zero. In addition to launching an ad campaign featuring men enjoying Coke Zero, Coca-Cola also designed a masculine-looking can for Coke Zero, with bold red lettering on a black background. This specially designed can is an example of

LeBron James, Alex Rodriguez, and other U.S. athletes are paid huge sums of money by companies for celebrity endorsements. If endorsements by these athletes create a clear understanding among consumers of the companies’ products in comparison to competing products, they can help with the firm’s ________ strategy.

Barney Hopkins has compiled a list of things that make segments attractive above and beyond the basic 4 characteristics described in the text. One of them is an error. Please locate it.

________ occurs under conditions of low consumer involvement and little significant brand difference. Consumers have little involvement in this product category  they simply go to the store and reach for a brand.

Marketers often create a special marketing mix for loyalty segments because these segments are

Toothpastes sold in supermarkets and pharmacies promise various results, such as whiter teeth, protection against gum disease, tartar control, or fresh breath. Toothpaste marketers are using ________ segmentation.

When Penguin Catering Services first opened, the owner decided to target only events at resorts in its geographic region. Penguin Catering was using a(n) ________ targeting strategy.

Your firm is attempting to divide up the total market to determine the best segments it can serve. Which is the correct order of doing so?