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Business Studies HSC HSC Practice Question 2d – Place and distribution

Q2d Business Studies Place and distribution Module 2 - Outcome 4

CivicLoop is a mid-sized Australian social enterprise that operates an app-based membership program for local public transport and bike-share. Members pay a monthly fee and can also add optional “family passes”.

CivicLoop has experienced negative online discussion after a commuter posted a viral video showing a bike-share docking station out of order during peak hour. Several local journalists have contacted the business for comment.

CivicLoop is planning a 6-week promotion to support a new service promise: “Docking fixed within 2 hours or your next day is free.” The promotion must rebuild trust and increase membership renewals (not just one-off sign-ups).

The marketing team has gathered the following information:

  • Target market: 25–45 year olds in inner suburbs who commute 3–5 days per week and participate in local community groups.
  • Recent member survey (n = 600):
  • 41% said they are “more likely to believe” information about CivicLoop if it is shared by a local community leader (e.g., suburb group admin, cycling club organiser).
  • 34% said they first tried CivicLoop because a friend or colleague recommended it.
  • 15% said they first tried CivicLoop after seeing paid outdoor advertising.
  • 10% said they first tried CivicLoop after reading a news article.
  • Budget for the 6-week period: \$120,000.
  • Proposed promotional actions:
  • Action A: A paid outdoor advertising campaign near train stations highlighting the 2-hour fix promise.
  • Action B: A “Renew & Refer” offer: renewing members receive a free family pass upgrade for one month (normally \$12) if they refer a friend who starts a paid membership within 14 days.
  • Action C: A media briefing and site tour for transport journalists, including access to CivicLoop’s operations dashboard and an interview with the head of maintenance.
  • Action D: Training for customer service staff and field technicians to use a short script when speaking with commuters during disruptions, plus follow-up messages to affected members within 24 hours.

CivicLoop’s CEO is concerned that heavy discounting could damage the brand’s credibility and that the business must demonstrate reliability rather than “spin”.

Question 2d

9 marks

Recommend a coordinated 6-week promotional mix using three of the four actions (A–D) that best aligns with CivicLoop’s objective to rebuild trust and increase renewals. Justify how the three actions work together (synergy) and propose one measurable metric for each action to evaluate effectiveness.

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This is a free HSC HSC Business Studies practice question worth 9 marks, testing your understanding of Place and distribution. It falls under marketing strategies in Module 2: Marketing. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.

Subject
Business Studies – Higher School Certificate (NSW) HSC
Module 2
Marketing
Outcome 4
marketing strategies
Content Point
Place and distribution

Module 2 Overview

The focus of this topic is the main elements involved in the development and implementation of successful marketing strategies.

Content Point Detail

place/distribution – distribution channels; channel choice – intensive, selective, exclusive; physical distribution issues – transport, warehousing, inventory

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