Characteristics of Digital Goods and Network Effects

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What is the main advantage of versioning as a pricing strategy?

  • It guarantees maximum sales for every product variant.
  • It allows targeting different market segments with varying willingness to pay. (correct)
  • It simplifies the decision-making process for customers.
  • It eliminates competition within the market.

Which pricing strategy adjusts prices based on real-time demand and supply factors?

  • Dynamic Pricing (correct)
  • Bundling
  • Freemium
  • Versioning

What does the freemium pricing model offer consumers?

  • A single product for free with no option for upgrades.
  • Basic access at no cost and optional premium features for a fee. (correct)
  • Only free trials without premium options.
  • Only premium services for a fee.

Bundling as a pricing strategy primarily does what for consumers?

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What is a primary focus of effective marketing strategies as indicated in the content?

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What is one of the primary benefits of foundation models compared to traditional models?

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What type of data do foundation models rely on for their training?

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What is a significant challenge associated with foundation models?

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Which application demonstrates the generative capabilities of AI beyond language?

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What concern arises from the diverse data used to train foundation models?

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What does B2B refer to in an e-commerce context?

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Which e-commerce model typically involves a third party charging a fee?

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What is a primary reason firms engage in early-stage competition in network markets?

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What is a characteristic of the First-Party Selling Model (1P Model)?

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What is one strategy a platform operator might use to compete effectively for a digital business model?

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What impact did the Covid-19 pandemic have on e-commerce in Hong Kong?

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Which of the following best describes the O2O model?

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What does dis-intermediation refer to in the context of e-commerce?

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In the context of e-commerce, what does the term 'limited adoption' refer to?

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Which of the following is a method used in digital marketing to serve customers better?

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How does increased competition in B2C e-commerce benefit consumers?

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Which platform exemplifies an example of B2C e-commerce?

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What does a high control and asset-heavy model indicate in e-commerce?

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What effect do network markets have on product adoption once a leading product has emerged?

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Which aspect of anticipatory package shipping focuses on addressing individual customer needs?

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What is a feature of re-intermediation in e-commerce?

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What does employee relationship management (ERM) primarily focus on?

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Which of the following is a key capability of operational CRM?

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What is an example of how analytical CRM utilizes data?

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How does CRM systems contribute to customer satisfaction?

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What does the churn rate represent?

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What characterizes large language models (LLMs)?

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Which aspect of CRM is linked with cross-selling?

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Which is a key advantage of foundation models over traditional models?

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Which statement best describes the function of analytical CRM?

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What potential issue arises from the data dependency of LLMs?

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What is a benefit of employing CRM systems for a business?

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What impact do high computational requirements have on LLM adoption?

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How can foundation models be adapted for specific tasks?

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What generative capability do LLMs possess?

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What type of issues can arise from the trustworthiness of outputs generated by LLMs?

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In which areas are foundation models being applied beyond text generation?

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Flashcards

Netflix Pricing Strategy

Netflix pricing is traditionally based on fixed and variable costs and demand. More recently, they use various strategies, including versioning, bundling, dynamic pricing, freemium, and free trials.

Dynamic Pricing

Adjusting prices based on demand, supply, and other factors, like time of day or day of the week.

Versioning (in pricing)

Creating multiple versions of a product or service with varying features and selling them at different prices.

Bundling (pricing strategy)

Offering multiple products or services together at a single price.

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Freemium (pricing model)

Providing basic features for free with premium features offered for a fee.

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Network Market Competition

Early, intense competition in markets with network effects, driven by word-of-mouth and the feedback loop.

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Leading Product Advantage

Existing users are more inclined to use the most popular or dominant product.

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Platform Operator Strategy

Strategies used by platform operators to compete in the digital space like aggressively moving early, subsidizing adoption, leveraging viral promotion and market redefinition.

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Anticipatory Package Shipping

A controversial example of anticipating customer needs, delivering packages before requested.

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Anticipation Strategy

Focusing on anticipating customer needs, refining every step, customizing products, analyzing data and providing bespoke services.

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B2C E-commerce

Business-to-consumer electronic commerce, direct transactions between companies and end-users.

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Dis-intermediation

Removing intermediaries from a supply chain.

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Re-intermediation

Introducing new intermediaries into a supply chain.

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Foundation Models

AI models trained on massive datasets that can perform various tasks, unlike task-specific AI models.

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Generative AI

AI that can create new content such as text, images, or code.

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What is a benefit of using foundation models?

They can quickly be adapted to new tasks with less labeled data compared to traditional models.

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What is a challenge of using foundation models?

Training and running these models can be expensive.

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What is one concern with foundation models?

They might be biased because they are trained on vast amounts of unvetted data.

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First-Party Selling Model (1P)

YOHO, a B2C e-commerce platform, procures goods, manages inventory, handles orders, and provides after-sales service. This method gives them high control over the process.

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YOHO Case

YOHO is a B2C e-commerce platform dealing in electronics and home appliances.

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E-commerce Landscape (Hong Kong)

Online shopping adoption in Hong Kong is limited, with only about one-third of 15+ year olds shopping online and a similar proportion of enterprises with web presence. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to online shopping.

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Digital Payments

Digital payments are accelerated with the rise of online shopping and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Employee Relationship Management (ERM)

A strategic approach to managing the relationship between an organization and its employees, encompassing areas like objective setting, performance management, compensation, and training.

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Sales Force Automation (SFA)

A CRM software capability that automates sales tasks like managing prospect and contact information and generating sales quotes.

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Customer Service

A CRM software capability designed to manage and assign customer service requests and offer web-based self-service options.

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Marketing Automation

A CRM software capability that automates marketing tasks like capturing customer data, scheduling direct marketing campaigns, and tracking email campaigns.

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Operational CRM

Customer-facing CRM applications that focus on automating and managing customer interactions, such as sales force automation, call centers, and customer service support.

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Analytical CRM

A data-driven CRM approach that analyzes customer data from operational CRM systems and touchpoints to gain insights and optimize customer engagement.

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Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV)

The total value a customer is expected to bring to a business over the entire duration of their relationship.

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Churn Rate

The percentage of customers who stop using or purchasing products or services from a company.

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Large Language Models (LLMs)

Computer programs designed to generate human-like text, translate languages, summarize content, and analyze sentiment.

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Parameters in LLMs

The number of adjustable settings within an LLM that determine how it processes information. More parameters usually mean greater complexity and potential for better performance.

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Transformers (in LLMs)

A type of deep learning architecture that allows LLMs to understand the relationships between words in a sentence, enabling better text processing and generation.

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Generative Capabilities of LLMs

LLMs can create new text or images by predicting the next word or visual element, opening up possibilities for creative applications.

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Fine-tuning LLMs

Adapting an LLM to perform a specific task with minimal additional data.

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Data Dependency of LLMs

The quality and quantity of data used to train an LLM heavily influence its performance and can introduce biases.

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Cost Barrier of LLMs

Training and using LLMs require substantial computational resources, potentially limiting their adoption by smaller companies.

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Study Notes

Digital Goods (Characteristics)

  • Nearly zero marginal cost (cost of producing the first unit is almost the entire cost of producing the product)
  • Low cost of delivery
  • Highly variable prices
  • Marketing costs remain the same

Network Effects

  • Value of a product or service increases as its number of users expands
  • Digital goods are subject to network effects
  • Metcalfe's Law: Value (V) = Number of users (N)^2

Direct Network Effects

  • Number of users on one side impacts the number of users on the same side
  • Value of a product or service increases as more users join the platform
  • Example: Social media platforms (e.g., X) become more valuable as more users join, especially influencers with large followings.

Indirect Network Effects (Two-sided/Cross-side network effects)

  • Value of a product or service for a group of users increases if more users join another group part of the same network
  • Example: Ordering food delivery apps; more drivers increase choice and improve customer experience.

Positive and Negative Network Effects

  • Positive: Value of a product/service increases as more people use it (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
  • Negative: Value of a product/service decreases as more people use it (e.g., overcrowded platforms or spam on communication).

Switching Costs

  • Costs associated with changing a product/service to another similar one
  • Types include: Monetary (fees), Time, Emotional (attachment to a brand/product), Procedural (effort to transfer data).

Platform-centric Businesses (Multi-sided E-business platforms)

  • Markets where one or more platforms enable interactions between multiple sides of users
  • Examples include marketplaces, where consumers, businesses, and/or logistics providers interact through a platform.

The Long Tail Business Model

  • Focus on selling numerous niche products in small quantities instead of a few blockbuster products
  • Aims to reach customers with specific needs and wants.
  • Tools like smart searches and recommendation systems help discover niche products.
  • Example: Netflix, Amazon, Spotify

E-Business Models

  • Framework for unlocking long-term value for an organization while providing value to customers.
  • Digital business models leverage digital technologies to improve organizational aspects.

Revenue Strategy

  • Traditional sales, transaction fees, web/mobile advertising, affiliate marketing, and subscription-based models are five revenue models.

Pricing Strategy

  • Products/services are often priced based on fixed costs, variable costs, and demand curves.
  • Strategies include versioning (different versions at different prices for different segments), and bundling (offering multiple products for a single price).

Digital Marketing Channels

  • Organic and paid channels exist, with paid channels often involving paid advertising.

Value Proposition

  • How unique and sticky a business is. This relates to the pursuit of competitive advantage, uniqueness, and customer stickiness. This results from personalization/customization, user data, and tailored content.
  • Differentiation is key, ensuring the product is perceived as different.

Digital Marketing Strategies for Competing

  • Network markets see early, intense competition. Early firms aggressively compete to establish product leadership.

Strategic Positioning (Competition Analysis)

  • Analyzing existing competitors and market presence, like brick-and-mortar and click-only businesses to identify suitable hybrid models.

Customer Relationship Strategies

  • CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems: capture all customer data, consolidate and analyze it, and distribute it across various systems, which creates a holistic view of the customer.

Operational and Analytical CRM

  • Operational CRM focuses on customer-facing applications like sales force automation and customer service support.
  • Analytical CRM focuses on using data warehouses to analyze customer data, leading to customer insights and lifetime value analysis.

Analytical CRM Data Warehouse

  • Includes data from various customer channels (e.g., call centers, websites) and other sources (e.g., marketing campaigns, demographic data).
  • An analytical platform helps analyze customer data to identify insights and improve strategies.

Business Value of CRM systems

  • Increased customer satisfaction, lowered direct-marketing costs, and an overall improvement in marketing effectiveness. It leads to more effective marketing campaigns and higher sales conversions.

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