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What is the primary focus of the 'Product' aspect of the marketing mix?
What is the primary focus of the 'Product' aspect of the marketing mix?
Which pricing strategy involves setting a low initial price to attract customers?
Which pricing strategy involves setting a low initial price to attract customers?
What type of promotion involves face-to-face interactions with customers?
What type of promotion involves face-to-face interactions with customers?
What is the primary focus of the 'Place' aspect of the marketing mix?
What is the primary focus of the 'Place' aspect of the marketing mix?
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What is the purpose of a situation analysis in a marketing strategy?
What is the purpose of a situation analysis in a marketing strategy?
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What is the goal of a marketing strategy?
What is the goal of a marketing strategy?
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What is the key aspect of a product that refers to the degree to which it meets customer expectations?
What is the key aspect of a product that refers to the degree to which it meets customer expectations?
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What is the term for the range of products offered to customers?
What is the term for the range of products offered to customers?
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In which stage of the Product Life Cycle (PLC) do sales peak and stabilize?
In which stage of the Product Life Cycle (PLC) do sales peak and stabilize?
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What is the process of creating new products or improving existing ones called?
What is the process of creating new products or improving existing ones called?
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What is the term for the additional services or benefits provided with a product?
What is the term for the additional services or benefits provided with a product?
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What is the term for a group of related products?
What is the term for a group of related products?
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Study Notes
Product
- Defines what your company sells or offers to meet the target market's needs
- Can be a physical good, service, or idea
- Key considerations:
- Quality
- Features
- Benefits
- Branding
- Packaging
- Warranty/Support
Price
- The amount the customer pays for the product
- Influenced by:
- Production costs
- Market conditions
- Competition
- Target profit margin
- Pricing strategies:
- Penetration pricing (low initial price)
- Skim pricing (high initial price)
- Bundle pricing (packages)
- Dynamic pricing (flexible pricing)
Promotion
- All forms of communication used to persuade target audiences
- Types:
- Advertising (online/offline)
- Sales promotions (discounts, free trials)
- Public relations (PR, events)
- Personal selling (face-to-face)
- Digital marketing (email, social media)
- Content marketing (valuable content)
Place
- Refers to the channels through which the product is sold and distributed
- Important considerations:
- Logistics
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Channel selection (online/offline)
- Partnerships and collaborations
Marketing Strategy
- A long-term plan to achieve marketing goals
- Involves:
- Situation analysis (market research, competitor analysis)
- Market segmentation (target audience identification)
- Positioning (unique selling proposition)
- Marketing mix (4Ps) implementation
- Performance measurement and evaluation
- Continuous improvement and adaptation
Product
- A product is what a company sells or offers to meet the target market's needs
- It can be a physical good, service, or idea
- Key product considerations include quality, features, benefits, branding, packaging, and warranty/support
Price
- The price is the amount the customer pays for the product
- It is influenced by production costs, market conditions, competition, and target profit margin
- Pricing strategies include penetration pricing, skim pricing, bundle pricing, and dynamic pricing
- Penetration pricing involves a low initial price to attract customers
- Skim pricing involves a high initial price to maximize profit
- Bundle pricing involves selling products in packages
- Dynamic pricing involves flexible pricing based on demand or other factors
Promotion
- Promotion refers to all forms of communication used to persuade target audiences
- Types of promotion include advertising, sales promotions, public relations, personal selling, digital marketing, and content marketing
- Advertising can be online or offline
- Sales promotions include discounts, free trials, and other incentives
- Public relations involve PR, events, and other activities to build brand awareness
- Personal selling involves face-to-face communication with customers
- Digital marketing includes email, social media, and other online communication channels
- Content marketing involves creating valuable content to attract and retain customers
Place
- The place refers to the channels through which the product is sold and distributed
- Important considerations for place include logistics, supply chain management, inventory management, channel selection, and partnerships and collaborations
- Logistics involves managing the flow of products from supplier to customer
- Supply chain management involves managing the network of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors
- Inventory management involves managing the storage and tracking of products
- Channel selection involves choosing the most effective channels for selling and distributing products
- Partnerships and collaborations involve working with other businesses to improve the distribution process
Marketing Strategy
- A marketing strategy is a long-term plan to achieve marketing goals
- It involves situation analysis, market segmentation, positioning, marketing mix implementation, performance measurement, and continuous improvement
- Situation analysis involves market research and competitor analysis
- Market segmentation involves identifying and targeting specific audience groups
- Positioning involves creating a unique selling proposition
- Marketing mix implementation involves using the 4Ps (product, price, promotion, and place) to achieve marketing goals
- Performance measurement involves tracking and evaluating marketing performance
- Continuous improvement involves adapting to changes in the market and improving marketing strategies over time
Product Definition and Characteristics
- A product is a tangible or intangible offering that satisfies a customer's need or want.
- Key characteristics of a product include:
Quality and Features
- Quality is the degree to which a product meets customer expectations.
- Features are the attributes or characteristics of a product that meet customer needs.
Benefits and Variety
- Benefits are the advantages or value that a product provides to customers.
- Variety is the range of products offered to customers.
Design
- Design encompasses the aesthetic and functional aspects of a product.
Product Levels
Core Product
- The core product is the basic benefit or solution provided by a product.
Actual Product
- The actual product is the physical product or service delivered to customers.
Augmented Product
- The augmented product includes additional services or benefits provided with a product.
Product Life Cycle
Introduction
- The introduction stage involves launching a new product into the market.
Growth
- The growth stage involves increasing sales and market share.
Maturity
- The maturity stage is characterized by sales peaking and stabilizing.
Decline
- The decline stage is marked by sales declining due to market saturation or competition.
Product Strategies
Product Line
- A product line is a group of related products.
Product Mix
- The product mix is the combination of product lines offered by a company.
Branding
- Branding involves creating a unique identity for a product.
Packaging
- Packaging includes the design and materials used to protect and promote a product.
Product Development
New Product Development
- New product development involves creating new products or improving existing ones.
Product Modification
- Product modification involves updating or refining existing products.
Product Elimination
- Product elimination involves discontinuing products that are no longer viable.
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Understand the key concepts of product and price in marketing, including product features, pricing strategies, and target profit margin.
