Standardization vs Adaptation
Diversity & Inclusion
Multicultural Marketing
Target Market Strategy
Ethical Marketing Risks
100

Using the same marketing mix in every country is called what?
 


  • → Standardization
100

Diversity in marketing refers to differences in what types of characteristics?
 


→ Race, gender, age, ability, religion, etc.

100

Multicultural marketing targets what kind of groups?
 

  • → Specific cultural or ethnic segments
100

Segmentation divides the market based on what?
 


  • → Shared characteristics
100

What is tokenism?
 


  • → Superficial representation without real inclusion
200

Name one advantage of adaptation.
 


  • → Relevance / cultural connection / higher engagement
200

Inclusion means what in advertising?
 


  • → Representation and belonging
200

Name one adaptation a brand might make for Hispanic markets.
 

  • → Language / family-focused messaging
200

What is a sociodemographic variable?


  • → Age, income, race, etc.
200

What happens when brands stereotype groups?
 


  • → Brand damage / backlash
300

Why might standardization fail in a multicultural society?
 


  • → Ignores cultural nuance / lack of representation
300

Why was the Dove Real Beauty campaign considered inclusive? 

 

 


  • → Used real women / diverse body types
300

Why might media channel selection differ across segments?
 


  • → Different platform usage patterns
300

Why is understanding values important in multicultural marketing?
 

  • → Values influence buying decisions
300

Why must marketers avoid cultural appropriation?
 


  • → Disrespect / ethical violation
400

A brand keeps the same ad worldwide but sales drop in Japan. What likely went wrong?
 



  • → Cultural mismatch / lack of adaptation
400

What is a major risk of performative diversity?
 


  • → Backlash / accusations of tokenism
400

Would Lunar New Year-themed menu items be adaptation or standardization? 

  • → Adaptation
400

If targeting Black Gen Z consumers, name one promotional strategy adjustment. 

  • → Influencer partnerships / culturally relevant messaging
400

Is it ethical to segment by race? Why or why not?
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