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What is one primary use of artificial intelligence by marketers?
What is one primary use of artificial intelligence by marketers?
- Media selection and buying (correct)
- Employee recruitment automation
- Product packaging design
- Manufacturing efficiency
Which program does The North Face utilize to help customers find products?
Which program does The North Face utilize to help customers find products?
- Customer Feedback Tool
- Smart Shopping Guide
- Expert Personal Shopper (correct)
- Retail Assistant Program
How do IoT devices help consumers and companies?
How do IoT devices help consumers and companies?
- By consolidating data for efficient consumption (correct)
- By enhancing security measures
- By automating manual tasks
- By providing live customer support
What factor significantly impacts a firm's ability to market goods and services?
What factor significantly impacts a firm's ability to market goods and services?
Which agreement was modified into the Canadian, United States, Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA)?
Which agreement was modified into the Canadian, United States, Mexico Trade Agreement (CUSMA)?
Robotics applications typically replace which of the following?
Robotics applications typically replace which of the following?
What is a common application of drones in retail?
What is a common application of drones in retail?
Which act is part of the political/legal environment affecting marketing?
Which act is part of the political/legal environment affecting marketing?
What is essential for businesses to maintain in order to adapt their marketing strategies?
What is essential for businesses to maintain in order to adapt their marketing strategies?
Which of the following is considered a core competency in a company's microenvironment?
Which of the following is considered a core competency in a company's microenvironment?
What role does Competitive Intelligence (CI) play in analyzing the microenvironment?
What role does Competitive Intelligence (CI) play in analyzing the microenvironment?
Which factor is identified as influencing consumers' buying behaviors and demands?
Which factor is identified as influencing consumers' buying behaviors and demands?
How do social and natural trends impact marketing decisions?
How do social and natural trends impact marketing decisions?
What should companies be particularly aware of when considering their long-term opportunities?
What should companies be particularly aware of when considering their long-term opportunities?
What is a critical aspect of analyzing direct and indirect competitors?
What is a critical aspect of analyzing direct and indirect competitors?
What does a firm need to rethink in light of changing consumer behaviors?
What does a firm need to rethink in light of changing consumer behaviors?
Which factor influences consumer values related to sustainability?
Which factor influences consumer values related to sustainability?
What is green marketing primarily focused on?
What is green marketing primarily focused on?
What is one of the major reasons for food waste in Canada?
What is one of the major reasons for food waste in Canada?
Which term describes consumers who multitask to manage their lack of leisure time?
Which term describes consumers who multitask to manage their lack of leisure time?
Which of the following is a privacy concern in the modern context?
Which of the following is a privacy concern in the modern context?
How does the demand for green-oriented products affect firms?
How does the demand for green-oriented products affect firms?
How is food perceived in relation to social trends?
How is food perceived in relation to social trends?
What are the three distinct income classes in Canada?
What are the three distinct income classes in Canada?
How does education relate to income?
How does education relate to income?
What influences marketing strategies in relation to gender?
What influences marketing strategies in relation to gender?
What percentage of Canada’s population growth since 2016 is attributed to immigration?
What percentage of Canada’s population growth since 2016 is attributed to immigration?
What role do technological advances play in marketing?
What role do technological advances play in marketing?
What is a primary function of Artificial Intelligence in marketing?
What is a primary function of Artificial Intelligence in marketing?
What demographic change is highlighted regarding Canada's ethnicity?
What demographic change is highlighted regarding Canada's ethnicity?
How has Bandai Namco Entertainment adapted marketing for gender inclusivity?
How has Bandai Namco Entertainment adapted marketing for gender inclusivity?
What niche did Bulldog founders identify in the market?
What niche did Bulldog founders identify in the market?
Which product line does Bulldog Skincare offer?
Which product line does Bulldog Skincare offer?
What is a product that showcases Bulldog Skincare's focus on sustainability?
What is a product that showcases Bulldog Skincare's focus on sustainability?
How do firms typically operate within corporate partnerships?
How do firms typically operate within corporate partnerships?
What do macroenvironmental factors summarize with the acronym CDSTEP?
What do macroenvironmental factors summarize with the acronym CDSTEP?
What aspect of culture do some firms try to bridge according to the content?
What aspect of culture do some firms try to bridge according to the content?
What demographic factor is used to identify consumer markets?
What demographic factor is used to identify consumer markets?
In the context of cultural marketing, what is emphasized between country culture and regional subcultures?
In the context of cultural marketing, what is emphasized between country culture and regional subcultures?
What is a defining characteristic of Generation Z regarding their upbringing?
What is a defining characteristic of Generation Z regarding their upbringing?
Which factor significantly correlates with purchasing power among consumers?
Which factor significantly correlates with purchasing power among consumers?
What age range corresponds with the Baby Boomers generational cohort?
What age range corresponds with the Baby Boomers generational cohort?
What is an example of how marketers may target individuals from different generational cohorts?
What is an example of how marketers may target individuals from different generational cohorts?
Which generational cohort has birth years from 1981 to 1992?
Which generational cohort has birth years from 1981 to 1992?
What distinguishes Bulldog Skincare in the male grooming product market?
What distinguishes Bulldog Skincare in the male grooming product market?
Which product line is NOT included in Bulldog Skincare's offerings?
Which product line is NOT included in Bulldog Skincare's offerings?
What is the purpose of the acronym CDSTEP in the context of macroenvironmental factors?
What is the purpose of the acronym CDSTEP in the context of macroenvironmental factors?
What marketing strategy does Coca-Cola utilize to address cultural differences?
What marketing strategy does Coca-Cola utilize to address cultural differences?
How do firms typically operate with their corporate partners?
How do firms typically operate with their corporate partners?
What demographic factor is essential when identifying consumer markets?
What demographic factor is essential when identifying consumer markets?
Which of the following best describes the concept of regional subcultures?
Which of the following best describes the concept of regional subcultures?
What aspect differentiates country culture from regional subcultures?
What aspect differentiates country culture from regional subcultures?
Which class is not part of the income classification in Canada?
Which class is not part of the income classification in Canada?
What is a significant influence on spending power?
What is a significant influence on spending power?
How has the ethnic composition in Canada changed recently?
How has the ethnic composition in Canada changed recently?
In marketing, what is the impact of technological advances?
In marketing, what is the impact of technological advances?
What role does artificial intelligence play in marketing?
What role does artificial intelligence play in marketing?
What demographic trend is impacting population growth in Canada?
What demographic trend is impacting population growth in Canada?
How have male/female roles shifted in marketing?
How have male/female roles shifted in marketing?
What significant advantage does technology provide marketing firms?
What significant advantage does technology provide marketing firms?
How do technological advances primarily influence consumer behavior?
How do technological advances primarily influence consumer behavior?
What is the importance of monitoring the marketing environment for businesses?
What is the importance of monitoring the marketing environment for businesses?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of competitive intelligence (CI)?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of competitive intelligence (CI)?
What factor is considered part of a firm's microenvironment?
What factor is considered part of a firm's microenvironment?
What should businesses particularly focus on in relation to long-term opportunities?
What should businesses particularly focus on in relation to long-term opportunities?
Which of the following factors primarily influences a company's marketing strategy in the macroenvironment?
Which of the following factors primarily influences a company's marketing strategy in the macroenvironment?
What is a core competency of a firm in the microenvironment context?
What is a core competency of a firm in the microenvironment context?
What is a significant trend impacting marketing decisions today?
What is a significant trend impacting marketing decisions today?
What is a primary characteristic of green marketing?
What is a primary characteristic of green marketing?
What trend significantly influences consumer values regarding purchasing decisions?
What trend significantly influences consumer values regarding purchasing decisions?
What does the term 'time-poor consumers' refer to?
What does the term 'time-poor consumers' refer to?
What is one major issue contributing to food waste in Canada?
What is one major issue contributing to food waste in Canada?
What concern is related to consumer privacy in the current digital landscape?
What concern is related to consumer privacy in the current digital landscape?
Which of the following best describes the impact of social trends on food?
Which of the following best describes the impact of social trends on food?
Which statement reflects a characteristic of consumers in a time-poor society?
Which statement reflects a characteristic of consumers in a time-poor society?
Study Notes
Bulldog Skincare
- Identified a niche in the male grooming product market with a focus on high-quality, natural skincare.
- Won awards for Best Men's Face Cream by 2010; current line includes face wash, moisturizers, shower gels, lotions, razors, and beard-care products.
- Sustainability efforts evident in products like the Bamboo Razor.
Corporate Collaborations
- Companies rarely operate in isolation; alliances with suppliers and partners are common.
- Nau focuses on socially responsible outdoor and urban apparel through corporate partnerships.
Macroenvironmental Factors
- Factors impacting marketing strategies are summarized by the acronym CDSTEP: Culture, Demographics, Social Trends, Technology, Economic, and Political/Legal.
Cultural Considerations
- Companies like Coca-Cola utilize similar advertising strategies across different cultures to connect with diverse markets.
Demographic Trends
- Demographics include human population characteristics; key segments help identify consumer markets.
- Income classifications in Canada: upper class, middle class, lower class.
Gender Dynamics
- Shifts in male and female roles influence marketing strategies and product offerings.
- Example: Bandai Namco’s initiative to encourage female gamers through mixed-gender tournament teams.
Ethnic Diversity
- 1 in 5 Canadians born outside Canada; immigration contributes over 75% of population growth since 2016.
- By 2030, population growth will be predominantly due to immigration.
Technological Impact
- Advances in technology have transformed marketing, leading to new product offerings and communication channels.
- Netflix employs technology for personalized content suggestions and new content development.
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
- AI used primarily for customer segmentation, media buying, and enhancing customer engagement.
- Examples of AI in marketing include The North Face’s Expert Personal Shopper program.
Robotics and Automation
- Robotics increasingly handle tasks once performed by humans, with retailers exploring drone delivery for products.
Internet of Things (IoT)
- IoT involves smart devices sharing data to enhance consumer and company efficiency.
Economic Factors
- Foreign currency fluctuations combined with inflation affect marketing capabilities.
- Low Canadian dollar attracts international shoppers looking for value.
Political and Legal Environment
- Key legislative acts affecting marketing include Competition Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, and others.
- NAFTA transitioned to CUSMA in 2020, altering trade dynamics between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Social and Natural Trends
- Global trends and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals significantly shape consumer values and behaviors.
- Greener Consumers: Increasing demand for environmentally friendly products is reshaping market offerings.
Privacy and Data Concerns
- Issues such as loss of privacy, identity theft, and regulations like "Do Not Call" highlight consumer apprehensions regarding data use.
Time-Poor Society
- With most parents working, consumers often multitask, leading to a lack of leisure time amid more choices.
Food Distribution and Waste
- Food trends impact social behavior and market demands; Canada faces challenges with high levels of food waste.
- Food waste comprises 28% of municipal landfill waste due to excess production.
Health and Wellness
- A significant portion of Canadians (63.5%) are classified as obese or overweight, underscoring public health concerns regarding diet and lifestyle.
Bulldog Skincare
- Identified a niche in the male grooming market with a focus on natural skincare.
- Award-winning products, including Best Men’s Face Cream by 2010.
- Product line expanded to include face wash, moisturizers, shower gels, body lotions, razors, and beard-care items.
- Commitment to sustainability demonstrated through offerings like the Bamboo Razor.
Corporate Partnerships
- Firms collaborate with suppliers and partners to enhance products.
- Nau focuses on socially responsible outdoor and urban apparel through partnerships.
Macroenvironmental Factors (CDSTEP)
- Acronym encompasses Culture, Demographics, Social trends, Technology, Economic change, and Political factors.
Cultural Factors
- Companies like Coca-Cola adapt advertising across cultures while maintaining brand consistency.
Demographic Factors
- Demographics involve age, sex, lifestyle, race, income, personality, interests, and religion.
- Geographic factors include location and consumer behavior based on purchase occasions and brand loyalty.
Generational Cohorts
- Classification by birth years:
- Generation Z: born after 1993
- Generation Y (Millennials): 1981 to 1992
- Generation X: 1965 to 1980
- Baby Boomers: 1946 to 1964
- Marketing strategies vary across different generational groups.
Income Distribution
- Purchasing power is closely related to household income levels.
- Canadian households are categorized into upper, middle, and lower classes, influencing spending behavior.
Education and Spending Power
- Education levels correlate with income, impacting consumer purchasing power.
Gender Roles
- Shifting gender roles reflected in marketing strategies to engage diverse audiences.
Ethnic Diversity
- One-fifth of Canadians not born in the country; immigration accounts for significant population growth.
- By 2030, immigration is expected to remain the main driver of Canada’s population growth.
Technological Impact
- Technology revolutionizes marketing through new products, communication forms, and retail channels.
- Companies like Netflix leverage technology to enhance user experience and content creation.
Artificial Intelligence
- AI performs tasks requiring human-like intelligence, shifting industry dynamics.
Social and Natural Trends
- Global goals for sustainable development influence consumer behavior and values.
Green Marketing
- Focus on environmentally friendly products increases consumer demand for sustainable brands.
Privacy Concerns
- Issues surrounding privacy include identity theft and restrictions on unsolicited marketing.
Time-Poor Society
- Busy lifestyles drive multitasking behaviors among consumers, affecting purchasing choices and leisure activities.
Food Distribution and Waste
- Food-related social trends impact market demand for diet products.
- Canada faces significant food waste issues, with extensive inefficiencies in food production contributing to the problem.
Health and Wellness
- A concerning statistic indicates that 63.5% of Canadian adults are classified as obese or overweight, highlighting public health issues.
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Explore the journey of Bulldog Skincare, which identified a unique niche in the male grooming market and developed high-quality, natural skincare products. By 2010, they garnered awards for their outstanding men's face cream and expanded their product line to include a variety of grooming essentials. Discover their commitment to sustainability in the beauty industry.
