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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #35226 Marketing managers
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Marketing managers in television work with a relatively stable advertising medium. In many ways, television advertisements aired today are similar to those aired a few decades ago. Most television ads still feature television and film actors and still show a product, however, the differing dynamics of the Internet pose distinctive challenges to advertisers, forcing them to transform their practices and methods on regular basis. In the early days of Internet marketing, online advertisers employed banner and pop-up ads to attract consumers. These practices reached large audiences, generated many sales leads, and came at a low cost. Though, a small number of Internet users began to believe these advertising techniques disturbing and irritating. Marketing tactics rely heavily on streamers and pop-ups produced results, companies invested growing amounts of money into purchasing these ads in the hope of capturing market share in the mushrooming online economy. As consumers became more urbane, frustration with these online advertising techniques grew. Independent programmers began to develop tools that blocked banner and pop-up ads. The backlash against banner advertisements grew as new web browsers provided customers the ability to block image-based ads such as banner ads. Although banner and pop-up advertisements still exist, they are far less important than during the early days of the Internet. A major expansion in online marketing came with the introduction of pay-per-click ads. Unlike banner or pop-up ads, which initially required companies to pay every time a website visitor saw an ad, pay-per-click ads allowed companies to pay only when an interested prospective customer clicked on an ad. More importantly, however, these ads bypass the pop-up and banner blockers.

Why do advertisers need to change their methods and strategies of advertising?

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Option 1: "As consumers become more Urbane."

Explanation: The text indicates that as consumers became more sophisticated and discerning, their frustration with traditional advertising methods like banner and pop-up ads increased. This change in consumer behavior necessitated a shift in advertising strategies to better align with their preferences.

Option 2: "As there was an advancement in technology that lead to new preferences."

Explanation: While technological advancements are mentioned, the option is too vague and does not directly address the specific reasons for changing advertising methods. The text focuses more on consumer reactions rather than just technology.

Option 3: "The advertisement cost was too high."

Explanation: The text does not state that advertisement costs were too high; rather, it discusses the effectiveness and consumer reception of different advertising methods. This option misrepresents the text's focus.

Option 4: "Companies want to keep it only for the interesting and prospective customer."

Explanation: This option suggests a selective approach to advertising that is not supported by the text. The text emphasizes the need for adaptation due to consumer frustration, not a desire to limit advertising to certain customers.

Option 5: "Advertising techniques were infuriating and interrupting customers."

Explanation: The text clearly states that consumers found banner and pop-up ads irritating, leading to a backlash against these techniques. This frustration is a key reason why advertisers needed to change their methods.

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