Scenario 11-1 After a Series of Public Relations Setbacks, Japanese Automaker Toyota

question 31

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Scenario 11-1
After a series of public relations setbacks, Japanese automaker Toyota unveiled a new company slogan in 2010. The slogan read, "Drive a Toyota. You'll never stop." The company hopes the new slogan can once again instill confidence into a number of consumers who grew weary of the brand after a number of massive recalls in recent years. The company chose to go with the slogan after turning down a number of others, including, "Toyota Puts the Pedal to the Metal. And keeps it there," and "Toyota. The Last Car You'll Ever Drive." The new slogan will be featured in all of the company's future advertisements.(Andy Borowitz, "Toyota Unveils New Slogan: 'Drive a Toyota. You'll Never Stop'." The Huffington Post, February 6, 2010.)
-(Scenario 11-1) The account executive for a campaign such as this is adamant that the copy be tested before he even submits it to the client.He is looking for audience reaction and interpretation of the proposed copy, known as ____ copy research.

• A)illustrative
• B)developmental
• C)continuity
• D)balanced

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Definitions:

Socio-economic Status

A combined measurement of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Achieved Status

A social position that a person attains through their own efforts or accomplishments, rather than by birth.

Absolute Power

The concept of having unrestricted power without any limitations on one's authority, often associated with monarchies or dictatorships where a single entity or individual holds supreme control.

Machiavelli

Refers to Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance political philosopher and diplomat, best known for his works on power dynamics and political strategy, notably in "The Prince."