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Communications Channels 2016 Myplace
Communications Channels 2016 Myplace
Communications Channels 2016 Myplace
Andrea Tonner
Communication Channels
Todays class.
Consider the primary channels of marketing communications.
Sponsorship
Exhibitions
Packaging
Point-of-sale &
merchandising
Word of mouth
E-marketing
Corporate identity
Last week Sponsorship
Exhibitions
Packaging
Selling varies
Order creators according to the
nature of the selling
task
Order-getters
Order-Supporters
Characteristics of modern selling
The opening
The follow-up
Strengths, weaknesses and when to use
When?
Complexity
Network Factors
Buyer Significance
Communication Effectiveness
Sponsorship is ...
SPORTS ARTS
Company, Individual,
organisation Group or
Or Individual Organisation
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40
15%
30% 20%
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10
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3months pre Olympics 1 month post
Awareness generation
Image building
Citizenship
Alteration of perceptions
Building trade relations
Motivating employees
Media attention
Shareholder reassurance
New forms of Sponsorship
Broadcast and sponsorship
Programme creation
Some close cousins ...
Product placement
Celebrity endorsement
- supermodels, actresses and cross-over to sports
stars
Ambush Marketing
PROS. CONS.
Type of exhibition
Target audience
Timing
Facilities
Costs
Previous success
Etc. etc. etc.
Exhibitions
Sales or orders
Number of enquiries
Qualified contact names for database
Visitors recall and awareness of the
organisations stand
Etc.
Exhibitions
Daily checklist:
Appointments diary
Visitors book/business cards
Enquiries log/lead form
Brochures
Badges
Business cards
Samples
Etc. etc. etc.
Product Placement
Deliberate placement of products or their logos
in movies and television, usually in return for
money.
Growth in product placement:
Mass market reach
Positive associations
Credibility
Message repetition
Avoidance of advertising bans
Measurement
Branding opportunities
Promotional opportunities
Risks Associated with Product
Placement
Lack of prominence
Audience annoyance
Loss of control