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TOEIC Marketing Vocabulary

50 high-frequency business English words for the marketing context. Marketing & Sales — 50 words. Campaigns, product launches, sales negotiations, and market research. Key for TOEIC business articles and email texts.

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Marketing: 50 Business Words

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Marketing. Marketing & Sales — 50 words. Campaigns, product launches, sales negotiations, and market research. Key for TOEIC business articles and email texts.

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campaignnoun / verbkæmˈpeɪn
n campaignv campaign

A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular goal in business or politics

Collocationsan advertising campaigna marketing campaignlaunch a campaigna political campaigna successful campaign

The new advertising campaign targets twenty-five to forty-year-old urban professionals.

negotiateverbnɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt
n negotiationn negotiatoradj negotiable

Try to reach an agreement by discussing something formally with another party

Collocationsnegotiate a contractnegotiate the termsnegotiate a dealsuccessfully negotiatenegotiate with clients

The sales team will negotiate the contract terms directly with the client next week.

prospectnoun / verbˈprɑːspɛkt
n prospectadj prospectiveadv prospectively

A person or company that is likely to become a customer in the future

Collocationsa strong prospecta qualified prospecta sales prospecta hot prospectan interested prospect

We have a strong pipeline of prospects who attended the trade show last month.

launchnoun / verblɔːntʃ
n launchv launchn launcher

The act of officially introducing a new product, service, or company to the public

Collocationsa product launcha successful launcha launch eventa launch datelaunch a campaign

The product launch event will be held at the Grand Hotel on the fifteenth of March.

advertiseverbˈædvərtaɪz
v advertisen advertisementn advertisingn advertiser

Tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage them to buy or use it

Collocationsadvertise on televisionadvertise onlineadvertise a vacancyheavily advertisedadvertise the product

The company plans to advertise the new product line across multiple digital channels.

promotionnounprəˈmoʊʃən
n promotionv promoteadj promotional

An activity that supports a product or service in order to increase its sales

Collocationsa sales promotiona special promotiona summer promotiona seasonal promotiona price promotion

The summer promotion offers twenty percent off all outdoor furniture and garden accessories.

brandnoun / verbbrænd
n brandv brandn branding

A type of product made by a particular company and identified by its name or logo

Collocationsa global branda luxury branda brand namebuild a branda leading brand

Our brand is recognized globally for quality craftsmanship and sustainable production.

marketnoun / verbˈmɑːrkɪt
n marketv marketn marketingadj marketable

The activity of buying and selling, or the area where particular goods are bought and sold

Collocationsenter the marketthe global marketthe target marketa competitive marketthe local market

The company has successfully entered the European market with its flagship product.

consumernounkənˈsuːmər
n consumerv consumen consumption

A person who buys goods or services for their own use, not for resale

Collocationsconsumer behaviora typical consumerconsumer demandconsumer goodsconsumer preferences

Recent research indicates shifting consumer preferences toward environmentally friendly packaging.

customernounˈkʌstəmər
n customer

A person or organization that buys goods or services from a business

Collocationsa loyal customera satisfied customercustomer servicea regular customerattract customers

Loyal customers receive early access to new products and exclusive discounts.

clientnounˈklaɪənt
n client

A person or company that uses the professional services of another company or person

Collocationsa major clienta corporate clienta long-standing clienta new clienta prospective client

Our top twenty clients account for approximately sixty percent of total annual revenue.

targetnoun / verbˈtɑːrɡɪt
n targetv targetadj targeted

Aim a product or message at a particular group of customers you want to reach

Collocationstarget the audiencetarget a markettarget customersprecisely targettarget young consumers

The campaign targets young professionals in major metropolitan areas.

segmentnoun / verbˈsɛɡmənt
n segmentv segmentn segmentation

A part of a larger market made up of customers with similar needs or characteristics

Collocationsa market segmenta premium segmenta target segmenta fast-growing segmenta customer segment

The premium segment of the market shows the strongest year-on-year growth.

demographicnoun / adjectiveˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk
n demographicadj demographic

A particular group of people who share common characteristics such as age or income

Collocationsa target demographica key demographica younger demographica primary demographica wealthy demographic

Our primary demographic consists of urban professionals aged between twenty-five and forty.

researchnoun / verbrɪˈsɜːrtʃ
n researchv researchn researcher

The detailed study of customers, products, or markets to gather useful information

Collocationsmarket researchconsumer researchconduct researchextensive researchproduct research

Market research suggests strong demand for the new product in the Asian region.

surveynoun / verbˈsɜːrveɪ
n surveyv survey

A set of questions asked to a group of people in order to gather information

Collocationsa customer surveyconduct a surveyan online surveya recent surveysurvey results

The customer satisfaction survey will be distributed via email next Monday morning.

retentionnounrɪˈtɛnʃən
n retentionv retain

The ability of a business to keep its customers or staff over a period of time

Collocationscustomer retentionstaff retentiona high retention rateimprove retentiona retention strategy

Customer retention improved after the launch of the personalized rewards program.

analysisnounəˈnæləsɪs
n analysisv analysen analystadj analytical

The detailed examination of information in order to understand its meaning

Collocationsa market analysisdata analysisa detailed analysisa thorough analysisa financial analysis

The analysis of last quarter's sales data revealed several unexpected trends.

competitornounkəmˈpɛtətər
n competitorv competen competitionadj competitive

A company or product that is trying to sell in the same market as another

Collocationsa main competitora major competitora direct competitora local competitora global competitor

Our main competitors have reduced prices significantly in response to market conditions.

competitiveadjectivekəmˈpɛtətɪv
adj competitiveadv competitivelyn competition

Offering as good a price or quality as anyone else in the market

Collocationshighly competitivea competitive pricea competitive advantagecompetitively priceda competitive market

Our pricing remains highly competitive compared with other providers in the region.

strategynounˈstrætədʒi
n strategyadj strategicadv strategically

A carefully planned approach to achieving a long-term business goal

Collocationsa marketing strategya clear strategya business strategya pricing strategya digital strategy

The new marketing strategy focuses on digital channels and social media engagement.

advertisementnounˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt
n advertisementv advertise

A picture, message, or short film that tries to persuade people to buy a product

Collocationsa television advertisementa print advertisementa full-page advertisementan online advertisementa creative advertisement

The television advertisement generated significant interest among younger consumers.

commercialnoun / adjectivekəˈmɜːrʃəl
n commercialadj commercialadv commercially

A short paid message on television or radio that promotes a product or service

Collocationsa TV commerciala radio commercialair a commerciala commercial breaka thirty-second commercial

The new commercial will air during prime time across all major networks.

billboardnounˈbɪlbɔːrd
n billboard

A very large board on which advertisements are displayed in public spaces

Collocationsa giant billboarda digital billboarda roadside billboardan outdoor billboarda highway billboard

Large billboards along the highway promote the upcoming product launch.

slogannounˈsloʊɡən
n slogan

A short, memorable phrase used in advertising to make a brand or product easy to remember

Collocationsa catchy slogana memorable slogana brand slogana famous slogana clever slogan

The memorable slogan has helped build strong brand recognition among consumers.

logonounˈloʊɡoʊ
n logo

A small design or symbol used by a company to identify its products or services

Collocationsa company logoredesign the logoa brand logoa familiar logoa new logo

The updated company logo reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

packagingnounˈpækɪdʒɪŋ
n packagingv package

The materials such as boxes, bags, or wrappers that protect and present products for sale

Collocationsproduct packagingrecyclable packagingattractive packagingsustainable packagingredesign the packaging

Environmentally friendly packaging has become a key consideration for consumers.

displaynoun / verbdɪˈspleɪ
n displayv display

An arrangement of products in a store so that customers can see them clearly

Collocationson displaya window displaya product displayan attractive displaya store display

The product display at the entrance attracts the attention of arriving customers.

showroomnounˈʃoʊruːm
n showroom

A large room or building where examples of goods for sale are shown to customers

Collocationsa car showrooma new showroomvisit the showrooma furniture showrooma flagship showroom

Visit our downtown showroom to see the full range of new models.

exhibitionnounˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən
n exhibitionv exhibitn exhibitor

An event at which products, art, or other items are displayed to the public

Collocationsa trade exhibitionan art exhibitiona major exhibitionan international exhibitiona permanent exhibition

The company will participate in the international trade exhibition next month.

trade shownounˈtreɪd ʃoʊ
n trade show

An event where companies in a specific industry display their products to potential buyers

Collocationsa trade show boothan international trade showattend a trade showa major trade showthe trade show floor

We generated over two hundred qualified leads at last month's trade show.

leadnounliːd
n leadv lead

A potential customer who has shown interest in a product or service

Collocationsa sales leada qualified leadgenerate leadsfollow up on leadsa hot lead

The marketing team generated over five hundred new sales leads last quarter.

pitchnoun / verbpɪtʃ
n pitchv pitch

A short presentation given to convince someone to buy a product or invest in an idea

Collocationsa sales pitcha successful pitcha pitch meetingprepare the pitchan elevator pitch

The sales pitch was well received by the prospective client during the presentation.

proposalnounprəˈpoʊzəl
n proposalv propose

A formal written plan or suggestion offered for discussion or acceptance

Collocationsa written proposalsubmit a proposala detailed proposalreview a proposala business proposal

The final proposal has been submitted to the client for review and approval.

quotenoun / verbkwoʊt
n quotev quoten quotation

A formal price that a business offers to a customer for a product or service

Collocationsrequest a quotea detailed quotea price quoteprovide a quotea written quote

Please request a detailed quote from at least three different suppliers.

discountnoun / verbˈdɪskaʊnt
n discountv discountadj discounted

A reduction in the usual price of something, often offered to encourage sales

Collocationsoffer a discounta special discounta member discountat a discounta generous discount

Members receive a fifteen percent discount on all purchases made during promotional periods.

offernoun / verbˈɔːfər
n offerv offer

A proposal that gives customers the chance to buy something at a special price

Collocationsa special offera limited offera promotional offera generous offeran introductory offer

The special offer runs until the end of the month while supplies last.

dealnoundiːl
n deal

A business agreement, especially one that benefits both parties involved

Collocationssign a deala good deala business dealclose a deala great deal

The company signed a multi-year distribution deal with a major regional retailer.

sellverbsɛl
v selln salen selleradj sellable

Exchange a product or service for money with a customer

Collocationssell productssell onlinesell at a discountsell directlysell out

The new product sells out within the first week at every store nationwide.

retailernounˈriːteɪlər
n retailern retailv retail

A person or company that sells goods to the public, usually in small quantities

Collocationsa major retaileran online retailera local retailera specialty retailera leading retailer

Major retailers have agreed to stock the product starting next month.

wholesalernounˈhoʊlseɪlər
n wholesalern wholesale

A business that buys large quantities of goods and sells them to retailers

Collocationsa major wholesalera local wholesalera national wholesalersell to wholesalersa specialty wholesaler

The company sells primarily to wholesalers who then distribute to local retailers.

distributornoundɪˈstrɪbjətər
n distributorv distributen distribution

A company that supplies goods produced by a manufacturer to retailers or other businesses

Collocationsa regional distributoran authorized distributoran exclusive distributora local distributora major distributor

We are looking for a reliable distributor to cover the Southeast Asian market.

outletnounˈaʊtlɛt
n outlet

A store or place that sells a particular type of product, often at reduced prices

Collocationsa retail outleta factory outletan outlet storea chain outletan outlet mall

The company operates forty retail outlets across the northern region of the country.

influencernounˈɪnfluənsər
n influencerv influenceadj influential

A person with a large social media following whom brands pay to promote products

Collocationsa social media influencera popular influencera beauty influenceran influencer campaignwork with influencers

Social media influencers have become crucial partners in our marketing strategy.

endorsementnounɪnˈdɔːrsmənt
n endorsementv endorse

A public statement by a famous person saying that they support or use a product

Collocationsa celebrity endorsementa product endorsementan endorsement deala paid endorsementan athlete endorsement

The celebrity endorsement significantly boosted sales during the holiday season.

loyaltynounˈlɔɪəlti
n loyaltyadj loyal

The tendency of customers to keep buying from the same brand or company

Collocationsa loyalty programcustomer loyaltya loyalty cardbuild loyaltybrand loyalty

Our customer loyalty program rewards repeat purchases with exclusive benefits.

awarenessnounəˈwɛrnəs
n awarenessadj aware

The state of being conscious of or having knowledge about a particular brand or topic

Collocationsbrand awarenesspublic awarenessraise awarenessconsumer awarenessincrease awareness

Brand awareness has increased significantly since the launch of the television campaign.

publicitynounpʌbˈlɪsɪti
n publicityv publicizeadj public

The attention that a product, person, or event receives from newspapers and other media

Collocationsgood publicitybad publicitymedia publicityfree publicitypositive publicity

The product launch received widespread publicity in both print and online media.

sponsornoun / verbˈspɑːnsər
n sponsorv sponsorn sponsorship

A company that pays for an event or activity in exchange for advertising opportunities

Collocationsa corporate sponsorthe official sponsorsponsor an eventa major sponsorfind a sponsor

Our company will sponsor the international marathon for the third consecutive year.

outreachnounˈaʊtriːtʃ
n outreach

An activity or effort to communicate with and help people in the community

Collocationscommunity outreachan outreach programan outreach campaignan outreach effortglobal outreach

Community outreach programs have helped strengthen our reputation in local markets.

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