Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?
Pottery Barn launched its new colorful and cheerful home collaboration inspired by the classic holiday film “Elf.”
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Discussion Questions:
- What is the marketing mix?
- What is promotion?
- Why is promotion an important part of the marketing mix?
- What are the different types of promotion?
- How would you describe this promotion from Pottery Barn?
- Why do you think promotion is important to Pottery Barn?
- What is licensing?
- Why do you think Pottery Barn needs a license to use Buddy the Elf in any products it offers?
- Why do you think they would want to offer Buddy the Elf themed products?
- Do you think these products will be popular sellers? Why or why not?
- Even if customers don’t buy Buddy the Elf products while visiting stores, how might this promotion still benefit Pottery Barn?
- What is seasonal marketing?
- Why are the holidays an important time of year for retailers like Pottery Barn?