Question 1

The type of innovation that would be the least complex for adoption would be

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Continuous innovation involves minor improvements or simple adjustments to existing products and services, making it the least complex for adoption compared to innovations that require new behaviors or significant changes.

Question 2

In terms of brand leveraging strategies,cross-marketing with another sport would be a good approach for which method of connecting target markets with product innovations?

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Question 3

Which strategy for connecting target markets with product innovations is most likely the riskiest?

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Breaking into new markets is the riskiest strategy because it involves introducing a product to a completely new group of customers who are unfamiliar with the brand and may be hesitant to try something new. This strategy requires extensive market research and may involve significant investment in advertising and promotion to establish the product and create brand awareness. There is also no guarantee that the new market will be receptive to the product, making it a highly uncertain strategy.

Question 4

Approaches marketers use to connect target markets with new or revamped products include the following except

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The approaches marketers use to connect target markets with new or revamped products are expanding existing customer relationships, breaking into new markets, and attracting new customers in existing markets. Locating former customers is not one of the approaches that marketers use.

Question 5

Alexis has been charged with the responsibility of marketing a product innovation.The logical starting place is

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Question 6

Major League Baseball has developed several innovative digital and online products.The best starting point to market these innovations is with

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Current fans who have a subscription to MLB.com TV are already engaged with MLB's digital and online products, and are more likely to be interested in trying out new innovations. They are also likely to be more familiar with the MLB brand, making them easier to market to.

Question 7

In terms of brand leveraging strategies,brand licensing is a good approach for which method of connecting target markets with product innovations?

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Question 8

Kristen noticed her retail store at the hockey arena had few clothes in colors and designs that were attractive to female teens.She ordered a shipment for this market.This is an example of which method of connecting target markets with product innovations?

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By ordering a shipment that caters to a female teen market, Kristen is attempting to attract new customers in an existing market.

Question 9

What are the different types of marketing innovations? Give examples of each in the sports industry.

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Question 10

What are three approaches for connecting target markets with products?

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Question 11

Which professional sports organization has the smallest fan base within the Hispanic market?

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NASCAR has traditionally had a smaller fan base within the Hispanic market compared to other professional sports organizations. This is primarily because the sport has not been marketed extensively to Hispanic audiences and has been more popular in predominantly white, rural areas of the United States. In contrast, MLS, MLB, and NBA have made efforts to actively engage and grow their Hispanic fan base through targeted marketing campaigns and outreach programs.

Question 12

Identify the levels of a product and explain each level.

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Question 13

In terms of brand leveraging strategies,Kristen has decided to market her women's basketball team by reaching out to fans of men's basketball.This illustrates which approach of connecting target markets to product innovations?

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The approach of attracting new customers in existing markets involves seeking out potential customers who are not currently using the product or service but who are part of the same target market as current customers. In this scenario, Kristen is seeking to attract fans of men's basketball who may not currently be fans of women's basketball, but who are part of the same market. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 14

What is the broad definition of a product? What components does this broad definition entail?

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Question 15

Discuss how sports properties can use personalities to market the team.What are the risks?

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Question 16

For innovations in sports,marketers use the following tactics except

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Offering a smaller version of the innovation is not a tactic used by marketers for innovations in sports.

Question 17

Identify the influences on innovation adoption.Explain how managers can influence the rate of adoption.

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Question 18

Discuss the managerial implications of the three levels of a product.

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Question 19

When the NBA launched NBA China,it was using which method of connecting target markets with product innovations?

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The NBA launching NBA China was breaking into new markets as they were expanding their reach into a new geographic region with a different cultural background.

Question 20

For innovations in sports,an excellent way to encourage trial usage is to use

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Sampling allows potential customers to try the product for free or at a reduced price, encouraging them to try something new without the financial risk. This is particularly effective for innovations in sports, as many consumers may be hesitant to invest in a new product that they are not sure will work for them. By offering a sample, companies can allow potential customers to experience the product first-hand, increasing the likelihood of adoption and continued usage.

Quiz 6: Defining the Product Offering