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What is the primary purpose of market segmentation in a customer-driven marketing strategy?
What is the primary purpose of market segmentation in a customer-driven marketing strategy?
- To create a uniform marketing campaign
- To boost overall sales revenue
- To increase the number of products offered
- To divide a market into distinct buyer groups (correct)
What is the first step a company typically takes when entering a new market?
What is the first step a company typically takes when entering a new market?
- Introduce a wide range of products
- Target multiple segments simultaneously
- Serve a single segment initially (correct)
- Conduct a comprehensive market analysis
Which factor is NOT typically considered in market segmentation?
Which factor is NOT typically considered in market segmentation?
- Geographic factors
- Competitor pricing strategies (correct)
- Buyer’s educational level
- Consumer behaviors
What does positioning refer to in the context of a marketing strategy?
What does positioning refer to in the context of a marketing strategy?
Which component is NOT part of the marketing mix?
Which component is NOT part of the marketing mix?
What is considered a core aspect of differentiation in marketing?
What is considered a core aspect of differentiation in marketing?
How should segments be selected for targeting according to the customer-driven strategy?
How should segments be selected for targeting according to the customer-driven strategy?
What can be included in the product component of the marketing mix?
What can be included in the product component of the marketing mix?
What must marketers do to gain strategic advantage in competitive markets?
What must marketers do to gain strategic advantage in competitive markets?
Which type of public represents any group that may impact an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives?
Which type of public represents any group that may impact an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives?
Which generation is characterized by a large amount of disposable income and impatience?
Which generation is characterized by a large amount of disposable income and impatience?
How does the demographic composition of married couples with children in the U.S. appear?
How does the demographic composition of married couples with children in the U.S. appear?
What significant trend is highlighted regarding population shifts in the U.S.?
What significant trend is highlighted regarding population shifts in the U.S.?
What term refers to a product bought by individuals and organizations for further processing or use in conducting business?
What term refers to a product bought by individuals and organizations for further processing or use in conducting business?
What is a defining characteristic of Generation Z, according to the content?
What is a defining characteristic of Generation Z, according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of branding for sellers?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of branding for sellers?
What is the primary purpose of labeling in product strategy?
What is the primary purpose of labeling in product strategy?
Which public type includes individuals that may have market influence through activism?
Which public type includes individuals that may have market influence through activism?
Which brand strategy involves introducing a new product under a different brand name?
Which brand strategy involves introducing a new product under a different brand name?
What percentage of U.S. residents are reported to move each year?
What percentage of U.S. residents are reported to move each year?
Which attribute of a product refers to its ability to satisfy customer needs?
Which attribute of a product refers to its ability to satisfy customer needs?
What does the term 'salad bowl' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'salad bowl' refer to in the context provided?
Which factor does NOT belong to the economic environment described?
Which factor does NOT belong to the economic environment described?
What best describes the term 'product line'?
What best describes the term 'product line'?
Which class is NOT part of the income distribution mentioned?
Which class is NOT part of the income distribution mentioned?
Which of the following is a characteristic inherent in service products?
Which of the following is a characteristic inherent in service products?
What role does customer service play in product strategy?
What role does customer service play in product strategy?
What is a primary benefit of understanding customer insights in marketing?
What is a primary benefit of understanding customer insights in marketing?
Which of the following best describes 'big data' in marketing?
Which of the following best describes 'big data' in marketing?
Which factor is NOT included in the PESTEL analysis described?
Which factor is NOT included in the PESTEL analysis described?
Which political factor influences organizations and individuals?
Which political factor influences organizations and individuals?
What represents secondary beliefs and values in a cultural environment?
What represents secondary beliefs and values in a cultural environment?
Which of the following best describes the focus during the first part of marketing strategy development?
Which of the following best describes the focus during the first part of marketing strategy development?
What is a key consideration during the commercialization phase of product development?
What is a key consideration during the commercialization phase of product development?
In which phase of the product life cycle do profits begin to increase significantly?
In which phase of the product life cycle do profits begin to increase significantly?
What does the 'test marketing' phase primarily involve?
What does the 'test marketing' phase primarily involve?
Which approach to organizing new-product development emphasizes completing each stage before moving to the next?
Which approach to organizing new-product development emphasizes completing each stage before moving to the next?
What does business analysis in product development primarily assess?
What does business analysis in product development primarily assess?
During which stage of the product life cycle is the product's sales typically at zero?
During which stage of the product life cycle is the product's sales typically at zero?
What is a significant risk of not conducting test marketing?
What is a significant risk of not conducting test marketing?
What role do wholesalers play in bulk-breaking?
What role do wholesalers play in bulk-breaking?
Which of the following is NOT a function provided by wholesalers?
Which of the following is NOT a function provided by wholesalers?
What distinguishes a merchant wholesaler from other types?
What distinguishes a merchant wholesaler from other types?
How do wholesalers help in managing inventory costs for suppliers?
How do wholesalers help in managing inventory costs for suppliers?
Which trend is currently influencing wholesaling?
Which trend is currently influencing wholesaling?
What is a major benefit of wholesalers providing market information?
What is a major benefit of wholesalers providing market information?
What function do agents and brokers serve in wholesaling?
What function do agents and brokers serve in wholesaling?
What is a characteristic feature of the promotion mix?
What is a characteristic feature of the promotion mix?
Flashcards
Public
Public
A group that has an actual or potential interest in or impact on an organization's ability to achieve its goals.
Strategic Positioning
Strategic Positioning
Gaining a competitive edge by making your product stand out in the minds of consumers.
Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers
Large group of people born between 1946 and 1964, known for their spending power and interest in anti-aging products and services.
Generation X
Generation X
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Millennials / Generation Y
Millennials / Generation Y
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Generation Z
Generation Z
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Changing American Family
Changing American Family
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Increasing Diversity
Increasing Diversity
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Market Segment
Market Segment
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Market Targeting
Market Targeting
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Positioning
Positioning
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Differentiation
Differentiation
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Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
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Product
Product
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Customer-Driven Strategy
Customer-Driven Strategy
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Salad Bowl Culture
Salad Bowl Culture
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Economic Environment
Economic Environment
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Political Environment
Political Environment
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Core Beliefs and Values
Core Beliefs and Values
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Big Data
Big Data
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Customer Insights
Customer Insights
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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PESTEL Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
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Industrial Products
Industrial Products
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Consumer Products
Consumer Products
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Social Marketing
Social Marketing
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Branding
Branding
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Packaging
Packaging
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Product Line
Product Line
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Product Mix
Product Mix
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Product Quality
Product Quality
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Business Analysis
Business Analysis
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Product Development
Product Development
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Test Marketing
Test Marketing
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Commercialization
Commercialization
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Sequential Approach
Sequential Approach
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Simultaneous Approach
Simultaneous Approach
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Product Life Cycle
Product Life Cycle
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Introduction
Introduction
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Wholesaling
Wholesaling
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Wholesaler
Wholesaler
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Bulk-Breaking
Bulk-Breaking
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Financing
Financing
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Merchant Wholesaler
Merchant Wholesaler
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Agent & Broker
Agent & Broker
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Promotion Mix
Promotion Mix
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Advertising
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Study Notes
Marketing Summary
- Marketing is an organizational function and collection of processes
- Designed to plan for, create, communicate, and deliver value to customers
- Builds effective customer relationships, benefiting the organization and stakeholders
- Marketing involves engaging customers and managing profitable customer relationships
- Understand customer needs, develop products with superior value, and effectively price, distribute, and promote them
- Five-step model for the marketing process: understanding customers, creating value, building relationships, reaping rewards, and capturing customer value.
Marketing Process Stages
- Understanding the marketplace and consumer needs
- Designing a customer-driven marketing strategy
- Constructing an integrated marketing program
- Building profitable customer relationships and delighting customers
- Capturing value from customers to generate profits and customer equity
Product
- Anything offered in the market to satisfy a need or want
- Includes tangible goods, services, information, and experiences
- Examples: banking, airline services, home repairs, and information.
Market Segmentation
- Dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers
- Consumers can be grouped based on geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors
Target Marketing
- Selecting specific segments to focus on
- Choosing segments where the company can serve well and profitably
Value Proposition
- Set of benefits or values a brand promises to consumers to satisfy their needs
- Examples: JetBlue's promise of "You Above All," and Spirit Airlines' "Bare Fare" pricing.
Marketing Management Orientations
- Production concept: focuses on improving production and distribution efficiency
- Product concept: focuses on continuous product improvement
- Selling concept: relies heavily on sales and promotion
- Marketing concept: focuses on satisfying consumer needs and wants, better than competitors
- Social marketing concept: considers consumers' wants, the company's requirements, and society's long-term interests
- Demand management: finding and increasing demand or changing/reducing demand.
- Demarketing: A way to reduce demand temporarily or permanently.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Overall process of building and maintaining profitable customer relationships
- Key factors: Delivering superior customer value and satisfaction
- Customer perceived value is the difference between all benefits and costs of an offer compared to competitors.
- Customer satisfaction is the extent to which a product's performance matches buyer expectations.
Customer Relationship Groups
- Butterflies: Profitable, but not loyal- Enjoy them temporarily
- True Friends: Profitable, and loyal
- Strangers:Low potential profit- Don't invest much in them
- Barnacles: Highly loyal, not very profitable- Continue to invest but with low yield
Customer Equity
- Total combined customer lifetime values of all customers
- Indicates company performance better than current sales or market share.
Marketing Environment
- External actors and forces affecting marketing
- Includes demographic, economic, natural, technological, political, and cultural factors
- Microenvironment consists of factors directly related to the company—suppliers, intermediaries, customers, competitors, and publics.
- Macroenvironment consists of societal forces affecting the microenvironment.
Marketing Information System (MIS)
- System of people, procedures, and processes
- Used to gather, analyze, and report marketing information and help decision-making
Marketing Research
- Design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data about a specific marketing situation
- Types include exploratory research, descriptive research, and causal research
- Primary data is collected for the specific study, whereas secondary data already exists.
- Methods include observational research, ethnographic research, survey research, and experimental research.
Marketing Mix (Four Ps)
- Product: The good, service, or idea offered to the market.
- Price: The amount customers pay to acquire the product
- Place: The activities to make the product accessible.
- Promotion: Communication to persuade prospective buyers.
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This quiz explores the essential concepts of marketing, including the processes involved in creating and delivering value to customers. It covers the marketing process stages and the importance of understanding customer needs to build effective relationships. Test your knowledge on the key principles and strategies of successful marketing.
