Scenario 11.1
Use the scenario to answer the questions.
Cheetos Fat-free Crunchies is a product developed through continuous innovation.
Cheetos engineered a technique for making low-fat snacks that taste delicious and also
remain fresh for a longer duration. It introduced Fat-free Crunchies in limited markets
in 2012 and began nationwide distribution in 2013.
About 18 months later, a series of ads by Cheetos’ competitors was aired to
counterclaim that Cheetos Crunchies actually contained 1.5 grams of fat along with
some percentage of preservatives and additives. Research showed that Cheetos
Crunchies was not well-received by certain groups of customers. To retain its consumer
base, Cheetos reduced the remaining fat of Chrunchies to 0 grams, took out the
preservatives, and improved the taste.
Refer to Scenario 11.1. Cheetos produces several cheese-based snacks and is keen on
developing a new brand of crackers. This new Cheetos product would most likely be an
example of a(n):
a. brand extension.
b. line extension.
c. quality modification.
d. functional extension.
e. aesthetic modification.
The final step in the target market selection process is:
a. implementing the appropriate marketing mix for the target market.
b. evaluating relative market segments.
c. eliminating market segments that are cost prohibitive.
d. selecting specific target markets.
e. revising the final segmentation variables based on target selection.