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What is marketing?
Managing profitable customer relationships.
How does marketing help the availability of products and services?
By enabling companies to understand customer needs and providing goods/services at the right time and place.
How does the availability of different products contribute to the development of the economy?
It increases consumer choices and drives competition, which can lead to innovation and economic growth.
What are the two goals of marketing according to Kotler & Armstrong?
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Define needs as per Kotler & Armstrong.
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Define wants in relation to marketing.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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What should you consider when starting a new company?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Marketing
- Marketing is managing profitable customer relationships, attracting new customers with superior value, and keeping and growing existing customers by delivering satisfaction.
- Marketing aims to understand customer needs and wants, providing goods or services at the right place and time, at an affordable price.
- Companies communicate with customers using various channels.
Marketing Defined
- The Chartered Institute of Marketing defines marketing as "the management process responsible for identifying, anticipating, and satisfying customer requirements profitably."
- This involves:
- Identifying customer needs
- Anticipating customer needs
- Satisfying customer needs
- Profit
The Marketing Concept
- The marketing concept focuses on understanding customer needs and wants, then developing products and services that meet those needs.
Key Marketing Words Defined
- Market: A group of people willing and able to buy a company's products.
- Marketing: The process of finding and attracting customers for a company's products.
Customer Needs and Wants
- Needs: States of felt deprivation, things essential for survival (food, water, clothing).
- Wants: Shaped by culture, things people would like to have but can survive without.
- Value: The ability of a product or service to satisfy a customer's needs. Customers will not value a product that doesn't meet their needs.
- Exchange: Giving something to receive something else in return. Customers exchange money for goods and services.
Marketing and the Economy
- The availability of different products contributes to economic development by:
- Creating jobs
- Increasing competition
- Improving the standard of living
- Driving innovation
- Marketing helps the availability of products and services by:
- Identifying consumer needs
- Creating demand
- Facilitating distribution
- Promoting products
B2B vs. B2C Marketing
- B2B Marketing: Marketing to businesses (e.g., selling software to companies).
- B2C Marketing: Marketing to consumers (e.g., selling clothes in a retail store).
Types of Organizations that use Marketing
- Businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, individuals can all use marketing.
- The key is to effectively communicate and create value for target audiences.
Latest Trends Affecting Marketing
- Digital marketing
- Data analytics
- Content marketing
- Social media marketing
- Influencer marketing
- Artificial intelligence
Benefits of Marketing
- Increased sales
- Improved brand awareness
- Stronger customer relationships
- Enhanced brand loyalty
- Competitive advantage
Criticisms of Marketing
- Deceptive advertising
- Manipulation of consumer behavior
- Environmental impact
- Social responsibility issues
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Explore the fundamentals of marketing, including how to manage profitable customer relationships and the importance of understanding customer needs. This quiz covers key marketing definitions and concepts that drive effective marketing strategies. Test your knowledge on the essential aspects of marketing.
