Business Studies

Marketing

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EcoTech is a new brand focused on producing eco-friendly, energy-efficient electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and home appliances. Their mission is to provide consumers a sustainable alternatives to traditional electronics. The products are designed with recyclable materials, energy-efficient technology, and packaged in biodegradable materials. EcoTech's target market includes tech-savvy millennials, environmentally-conscious individuals, and businesses looking for sustainable solutions.

Following are the salient features of Eco Tech business:

EcoTech offers high-performance electronics that are made from sustainable materials and have lower energy consumption. They provide warranty and free repairs for the first year, and their products come with an eco-certification label to assure customers of the brand's environmental commitment.
The brand uses a premium pricing strategy. EcoTech's products are priced higher than conventional brands, reflecting the cost of sustainable production, innovation, and the value they offer in terms of environmental impact.
EcoTech's products are available through its online store, select retail outlets, and high-end department stores focused on sustainable living. They also offer global shipping, making their products accessible to international customers.
EcoTech sponsors sustainability events and runs awareness campaigns about the environmental impact of electronic waste and publishes the same in the press and their websites for information to customers.

"EcoTech sponsors sustainability events and runs awareness campaigns about the environmental impact of electronic waste and publishes the same in the press and their websites for information to customers". Identify the promotion mix highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

Advertising

Public Relations

Sales Promotion

Personal Selling

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Advertising involves paid promotional messages through media channels to directly promote products/services, which is not the primary focus here.

Option 2 -> Public Relations involves building corporate image and goodwill through sponsorships, press releases, awareness campaigns, and unpaid publicity - exactly what EcoTech is doing.

Option 3 -> Sales Promotion includes short-term incentives like discounts, offers, or contests to boost immediate sales, which is not mentioned in the statement.

Option 4 -> Personal Selling involves direct face-to-face interaction between salespeople and customers to make sales, which is not the case here.

Hence, Option 2: Public Relations -> EcoTech's activities of sponsoring sustainability events, running awareness campaigns, and publishing information in press and websites are classic PR activities aimed at building corporate image, creating goodwill, and generating favorable publicity rather than directly selling products -> correct

Question 41

Which of the following is a key feature of EcoTech's pricing strategy?

Question 42

"EcoTech's products are available through its online store, select retail outlets, and high-end department stores focused on sustainable living. They also offer global shipping, making their products accessible to international customers".

Identify the marketing mix highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

Question 43

"The company employs digital marketing through social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, and online advertisements". Identify the marketing mix highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

Question 45

Who is the marketer in the above case study?

"EcoTech sponsors sustainability events and runs awareness campaigns about the environmental impact of electronic waste and publishes the same in the press and their websites for information to customers". Identify the promotion mix highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

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