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剑桥商务英语BEC阅读题目及解析

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剑桥商务英语BEC阅读题目

When two brands are better than one

Elena Alvarez takes a look at the effectiveness of marketing partnerships

In the corporate world, rivalry is more common than co-operation. But

increasingly; companies have been setting aside their differences; the new idea is

that two brand names are better than one. Sharing databases, strategies and

communication systems can be the most effective means of attracting customers.

(G )This partnership will give it access to the utility company's database of

thousands of corporate clients, who will be offered special deals on all its products.

The philosophy behind such joint ventures is simple. In economically

challenging times, marketing partnerships provide a cost-effective method of

increasing brand awareness and sales. As one expert in the field puts it, 'Clever

marketing partnerships allow brands to target the right people, cutting down the

above-the-line spend.' (8) .....E....... It is better to simplify the

process and give them one focal point.

Recent research has indicated that marketing partnerships can be up to 27 per

cent more productive than single company campaigns.(9) .......B..... In particular, it is

ideal for bringing instant branding to companies that lack immediate consumer

appeal.

One well-established UK phone manufacturer, ITB, was quick to realise this,

and formed an alliance with 7a/fc a leading women's magazine. The phone

company has benefited from the strong branding of the magazine, which has its

customer base among professional women in their early 20s. (10) ....D........ This

combined approach also offered ITB a quick route into image enhancement, and

this is true of many other marketing partnership deals. To give another illustration,

it is no coincidence that some well-known cartoon characters are currently

enhancing the image of Nasco household cleaning products.(11).....F.......And, of

course, this strategy should also guarantee that consumers' children insist on these

products rather than rival brands.

However, while association with a powerful brand can give a significant boost

to sales, being connected to a devalued brand can have a negative result. The

problems of one brand inevitably impact on the other in a partnership.(12).....A.......A

company may take years to recover from this sort of bad publicity. Indeed, there

are numerous examples of disastrous marketing alliances. In such cases, not

enough thought has been given to the partnership and the reasons behind it, and

it has brought little value to either the customer or the companies involved.

A In such circumstances, the effects are frequently major and can be long-