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Premiums are prizes, gifts, or other special offers consumer receive
when purchasing products.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE [ edit ]
Identify the rational, types and use of premiums from a sales promotional and personal selling
perspective
KEY POINTS [ edit ]
Premiums fall into one of two categories: free premiums which only require the purchase of the
product and self­liquidating premiums which require consumers to pay all, or some, of the price
of the premium.
Premiums can actually enhance an image and were, in fact, the basis of of the first loyalty
marketing programs.
To insure a successful program, match the premium to atarget market by selecting one that
reinforces the firm's product and image. Integrate the premium with other marketing tools such
as advertising and POP displays.
TERMS [ edit ]
Self Liquidating Premiums
require the consumer to pay a designated amount of money for the gift or item.
In­or On­package Premiums
usually small gifts, such as toys in cereal or candy boxes
Free Premiums
a sales promotion that only requires buying the product to receive the free gift or reward.
EXAMPLE [ edit ]
The Better Crocker Promotional ExampleIn 1929, Betty Crocker began a series of sales
promotions that blended premiums, coupons and a loyalty program; it issued redeemable
coupons that could be traded for free flatware and other household wares. In 1937, the coupons
were printed on the outside of packages, and later the Betty Crocker points program produced a
popular reward catalog from which customers could pick rewards using their points. In 2006, it
was announced that the Betty Crocker Catalog was going out of business and that all points
needed to be redeemed by December 15, 2006. With it, one of the earliest loyalty programs
ended a 77 year tradition.
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Introduction
Another form
of consumer sales promotion is the
premium. Premiums are prizes, gifts, or
other special offers received when a
consumer purchases a product. When a
company presents a premium, the
consumer pays full price for the good
or service, as opposed to coupons that
grant price reductions or to samples,
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instead of receiving the actually product.
One of the first loyalty marketing programs ever offered was a premium in which proof of
purchase was redeemed for prizes or gifts. Some marketing experts believe that coupon over­
use damages a brand's image, while premiums can actually enhance it. The key is to match
the right type of premium with the product and a predisposed buyer.
Though not as successful as coupons, premiums can be used to boost sales and remain a
valuable consumer promotional tool. In the United States, each year over $4.5 billion is
spent on premiums.
Type of Premiums
Premiums fall into one of two categories: free premiumswhich only require the purchase of
the product and self­liquidating premiums which require consumers to pay all, or some, of
the price of the premium.
Free Premiums
Free­in­the­mail premiums are gift that individuals receive for purchasing products.
Free In­The­Mail Premium
Such premiums are gifts individuals receive for buying a product.
The marketing objectives of such premiums are to:
Promote multiple brand(s) purchases;
Increase brand recognition and customer awareness;
Encourage new or additional brand use;
Make brands more user­friendly; and
Reward loyal consumers.
The benefits of Free­In­The­Mail Premiums are that:
They add value and are brand related;
There is no need for elaborate packaging; and
They allow larger premiums to be offered.
In­or On­package Premiums are usually small gifts, such as toys in cereal boxes.
The marketing objectives of such premiums are to:
Increase brand visibility and customer awareness;
Revitalize a mature brand;
Promote multiple purchases through continuity premiums;
Encourage new or additional uses for a brand; and
Reward customer loyalty.
The benefits of In­ or On­Package Premiums are that they:
Impact at point­of­sale due to their visibility;
Offer immediate consumer gratification;
Have no redemption or couponing cost;
Provide added value.
Store or manufacturer premium are gifts given by either the retail store or the
manufacture when the customer purchases a product.
The marketing objectives of such premiums are to:
Increase brand visibility and customer awareness; and
Encourage consumers to try a brand.
Marketers benefits from store or manufacture premiums as they add value to their brand.
Self Liquidating Premiums
Self liquidating premiums require the consumer to pay an amount of money for a gift or
item.
Getting Double
Self­liquidating premiums require consumers to pay an amount of money for a gift or an item.
The marketing objectives of this type of premium is to attract more customers with low
prices.
The benefits to the manufacturer is that they receive additional revenues.
Keys to Successful Premium Programs
Successful premium programs require that marketers:
Match the premium to the targeted market;
Carefully select the premium ( avoid fads, try for exclusivity);
Pick a premium that reinforces the company's product and image;
Integrate the premium with other IMC tools ( especiallyadvertising and POP displays);
and
Don't expect premium to increase short­term profits.