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Which of the following is NOT a component of the traditional four Ps of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the traditional four Ps of marketing?
- Providing (correct)
- Product
- Price
- Promotion
Which marketing activity BEST represents the "Place" component of the traditional four Ps?
Which marketing activity BEST represents the "Place" component of the traditional four Ps?
- Launching a social media campaign to promote a sale
- Setting the final price for a product based on production costs and competitor pricing
- Negotiating a distribution agreement with a retail chain (correct)
- Developing a new product feature based on customer feedback
Why are the four Ps considered a "marketing mix"?
Why are the four Ps considered a "marketing mix"?
- Because marketers must carefully blend and adjust these elements to suit different market conditions. (correct)
- Because they are all equally important and must be balanced to achieve optimal marketing results.
- Because they represent the four essential ingredients for a successful marketing campaign.
- Because they are the four main stages of the marketing process, each with its own unique objectives.
What is the main limitation of the four Ps of marketing?
What is the main limitation of the four Ps of marketing?
Which of the following BEST illustrates the concept of "exchanging" in the marketing context?
Which of the following BEST illustrates the concept of "exchanging" in the marketing context?
How does the concept of "creating" differ from "product" in the context of marketing activities?
How does the concept of "creating" differ from "product" in the context of marketing activities?
Why is it essential for marketers to understand the evolving tastes of consumers?
Why is it essential for marketers to understand the evolving tastes of consumers?
What is the key implication of the statement "bad marketing will kill a good idea"?
What is the key implication of the statement "bad marketing will kill a good idea"?
Which of the following is NOT a common area of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a common area of marketing?
What primary factor drives companies to adopt the "functional approach to value"?
What primary factor drives companies to adopt the "functional approach to value"?
How does the availability of data and analytical tools influence marketing practices?
How does the availability of data and analytical tools influence marketing practices?
What aspect of Coca-Cola's efforts exemplifies their commitment to social responsibility?
What aspect of Coca-Cola's efforts exemplifies their commitment to social responsibility?
From the provided text, what factors contribute to the global nature of the business environment?
From the provided text, what factors contribute to the global nature of the business environment?
Why has the term "offering" become more prominent in business discourse than the term "product"?
Why has the term "offering" become more prominent in business discourse than the term "product"?
Which aspect of a marketing plan emphasizes understanding customers?
Which aspect of a marketing plan emphasizes understanding customers?
How does the concept of service-dominant logic relate to the functional approach to value?
How does the concept of service-dominant logic relate to the functional approach to value?
Which is an essential component of a successful marketing plan?
Which is an essential component of a successful marketing plan?
In what way does the text suggest that companies are evolving their approach to marketing?
In what way does the text suggest that companies are evolving their approach to marketing?
How do metrics and analytics contribute to the success of a marketing plan?
How do metrics and analytics contribute to the success of a marketing plan?
What is the key characteristic of "the one-to-one era" as defined by the text?
What is the key characteristic of "the one-to-one era" as defined by the text?
What is the primary component of supply chain management?
What is the primary component of supply chain management?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of communication used by companies?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of communication used by companies?
What does the term 'delivering' mean in the context of marketing?
What does the term 'delivering' mean in the context of marketing?
What is an example of a company that uses a recycling center to add value to its product offerings?
What is an example of a company that uses a recycling center to add value to its product offerings?
What is the term for the exchange of value between a buyer and seller?
What is the term for the exchange of value between a buyer and seller?
What is an example of a non-cash exchange in marketing?
What is an example of a non-cash exchange in marketing?
Which of the following is a key element of the traditional marketing mix, now considered less important in the modern approach?
Which of the following is a key element of the traditional marketing mix, now considered less important in the modern approach?
How does Apple and Nike’s Apple Watch NikePlus offering illustrate the concept of ongoing value creation and delivery?
How does Apple and Nike’s Apple Watch NikePlus offering illustrate the concept of ongoing value creation and delivery?
Who is the Chief Strategy Officer for Fan Controlled Football, mentioned in the text?
Who is the Chief Strategy Officer for Fan Controlled Football, mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of marketing?
What is the primary purpose of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a for-profit company mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a for-profit company mentioned in the text?
What is the function of a company's supply chain?
What is the function of a company's supply chain?
How does Apple add value to its product offerings in terms of product disposal?
How does Apple add value to its product offerings in terms of product disposal?
What is the role of public relations in marketing?
What is the role of public relations in marketing?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a marketing activity?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a marketing activity?
What is one aspect that companies pursuing a societal marketing orientation focus on?
What is one aspect that companies pursuing a societal marketing orientation focus on?
How does marketing contribute to the overall strategy of a company?
How does marketing contribute to the overall strategy of a company?
What common critique is associated with marketing?
What common critique is associated with marketing?
What does John Deere emphasize as crucial for the success of his company?
What does John Deere emphasize as crucial for the success of his company?
What role does marketing play in job creation within society?
What role does marketing play in job creation within society?
Which of the following company statements reflects a marketing orientation?
Which of the following company statements reflects a marketing orientation?
Which company is known for a product philosophy that sometimes overlooks customer needs?
Which company is known for a product philosophy that sometimes overlooks customer needs?
What is the importance of understanding customers in marketing?
What is the importance of understanding customers in marketing?
What is a key reason companies need effective marketing managers?
What is a key reason companies need effective marketing managers?
What common misconception do critics have about marketing?
What common misconception do critics have about marketing?
What characterizes a strong marketing strategy within a company?
What characterizes a strong marketing strategy within a company?
How has Coca-Cola defined its business purpose in its mission statement?
How has Coca-Cola defined its business purpose in its mission statement?
Why is it important for marketing to incorporate customer feedback?
Why is it important for marketing to incorporate customer feedback?
What does the role of technology in Starbucks' marketing strategy emphasize?
What does the role of technology in Starbucks' marketing strategy emphasize?
What was the primary reason the LISA computer is considered a failure?
What was the primary reason the LISA computer is considered a failure?
Which of the following is NOT an essential goal for marketers to understand about customers?
Which of the following is NOT an essential goal for marketers to understand about customers?
What does big data allow companies to do more effectively?
What does big data allow companies to do more effectively?
Which step in the marketing plan focuses on making consumers aware of the firm’s value?
Which step in the marketing plan focuses on making consumers aware of the firm’s value?
What is the primary purpose of the marketing plan?
What is the primary purpose of the marketing plan?
What is a significant ethical consideration for businesses today?
What is a significant ethical consideration for businesses today?
How has the marketing environment changed in recent years?
How has the marketing environment changed in recent years?
What must marketers do to adjust their plans during the exchange phase?
What must marketers do to adjust their plans during the exchange phase?
Which of the following describes the concept of social responsibility?
Which of the following describes the concept of social responsibility?
What is the significance of understanding how customers dispose of offerings?
What is the significance of understanding how customers dispose of offerings?
In what way do businesses demonstrate ethics according to the content?
In what way do businesses demonstrate ethics according to the content?
What influences marketing planning in response to market changes?
What influences marketing planning in response to market changes?
Why is sustainability considered a part of social responsibility?
Why is sustainability considered a part of social responsibility?
What role does marketing research play in understanding customers?
What role does marketing research play in understanding customers?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that marketing offers to society?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that marketing offers to society?
What are the four activities centered on customer value that comprise marketing?
What are the four activities centered on customer value that comprise marketing?
What is the personal value equation?
What is the personal value equation?
Which of these is not a factor considered in the personal value equation?
Which of these is not a factor considered in the personal value equation?
What is the marketing concept?
What is the marketing concept?
What is a market-oriented firm?
What is a market-oriented firm?
What is a production-oriented firm?
What is a production-oriented firm?
Which era is characterized by the focus on creating products different from the competition?
Which era is characterized by the focus on creating products different from the competition?
What is the primary goal of marketers according to the content?
What is the primary goal of marketers according to the content?
Which of the following is an example of a production-oriented firm?
Which of the following is an example of a production-oriented firm?
Which of the following is an example of a selling-oriented firm?
Which of the following is an example of a selling-oriented firm?
Which era is characterized by a push approach to marketing?
Which era is characterized by a push approach to marketing?
What is the main difference between the marketing era and the value era?
What is the main difference between the marketing era and the value era?
Which of these is not a primary characteristic of the value era?
Which of these is not a primary characteristic of the value era?
The text suggests that the value era may be an extension of the marketing era. Why is this so?
The text suggests that the value era may be an extension of the marketing era. Why is this so?
Which of the following statements is true about the marketing era?
Which of the following statements is true about the marketing era?
What is the main difference between a B2C and a B2B company?
What is the main difference between a B2C and a B2B company?
How does a nonprofit organization benefit from marketing?
How does a nonprofit organization benefit from marketing?
What is the primary goal of social marketing?
What is the primary goal of social marketing?
Which of the following is an example of social marketing?
Which of the following is an example of social marketing?
How does the U.S. Army use marketing?
How does the U.S. Army use marketing?
What is the main difference between the marketing activities of a for-profit company and a nonprofit organization?
What is the main difference between the marketing activities of a for-profit company and a nonprofit organization?
What is the main purpose of a marketing campaign for the American Heart Association (AHA)?
What is the main purpose of a marketing campaign for the American Heart Association (AHA)?
What type of marketing activity does Kylie Jenner engage in when she tweets about her daily life?
What type of marketing activity does Kylie Jenner engage in when she tweets about her daily life?
Which of the following is an example of a B2B marketing activity?
Which of the following is an example of a B2B marketing activity?
Why is it important for companies to engage in dialogues with their customers?
Why is it important for companies to engage in dialogues with their customers?
What is the key benefit of creating a LinkedIn page for yourself?
What is the key benefit of creating a LinkedIn page for yourself?
What type of marketing activity is involved in creating a résumé?
What type of marketing activity is involved in creating a résumé?
What is the most significant impact of marketing on a for-profit company?
What is the most significant impact of marketing on a for-profit company?
What is a primary challenge for companies when engaging in social marketing?
What is a primary challenge for companies when engaging in social marketing?
Flashcards
Marketing Definition
Marketing Definition
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value.
Four Components of Marketing
Four Components of Marketing
Creating, Communicating, Delivering, Exchanging offerings with value.
Four Ps of Marketing
Four Ps of Marketing
Product, Price, Place, Promotion are the traditional components of marketing.
Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
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Exchanging
Exchanging
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Creating Offerings
Creating Offerings
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Communicating
Communicating
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Delivering
Delivering
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Fan Controlled Football
Fan Controlled Football
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B2C
B2C
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B2B
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Functions of Marketing
Functions of Marketing
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Nonprofit Marketing
Nonprofit Marketing
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Social Marketing
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American Heart Association (AHA) Strategy
American Heart Association (AHA) Strategy
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U.S. Army Marketing
U.S. Army Marketing
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EPA Campaigns
EPA Campaigns
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Customer Feedback Impact
Customer Feedback Impact
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Marketing's Role in Nonprofits
Marketing's Role in Nonprofits
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Digital Marketing
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Self-Promotion
Self-Promotion
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Marketing Dialogues
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Role of Advertising
Role of Advertising
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Value in Marketing
Value in Marketing
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Personal Value Equation
Personal Value Equation
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Hassle
Hassle
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Marketing Concept
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Market Orientation
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Production Orientation
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Selling Orientation
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Product Orientation
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Marketing Era
Marketing Era
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Value Era
Value Era
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Demand Growth
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Consumer Needs
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Exchange
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Marketing Activities
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One-to-One Era
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Transformative Era
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Customer Empowerment
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Communicating Offers
Communicating Offers
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Customer Feedback
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Interactive Dialogue
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Mobile Marketing
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Value Proposition
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Customer Targeting
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Digital Communication
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Brand Advocacy
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Consumer Reviews
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Public Relations (PR)
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Supply Chain
Supply Chain
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Logistics
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Value Creation
Value Creation
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Transaction
Transaction
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Ecological Issue of Disposal
Ecological Issue of Disposal
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Recycling Centers
Recycling Centers
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Product Delivery
Product Delivery
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Marketing Mix Shift
Marketing Mix Shift
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Consumer Feedback
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Communicating Offerings
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Special Events in Marketing
Special Events in Marketing
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Example of Exchange
Example of Exchange
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Sales Support Teams
Sales Support Teams
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Advertising Roles
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Product Development
Product Development
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Marketing Analysts
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Direct Marketing
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Event Marketing
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Career Paths in Marketing
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Criticism of Marketing
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Societal Marketing Orientation
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Patagonia Marketing Campaign
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Fair Trade Certification
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Consumerism Concerns
Consumerism Concerns
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Influential Marketing CEOs
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Marketing's Functional Area
Marketing's Functional Area
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Customer-Centric Approach
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John Deere's Mission Statement
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Customer Experience Improvement
Customer Experience Improvement
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Marketing Implications
Marketing Implications
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False Advertising Concerns
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Consumerism
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Role of Marketing in Job Creation
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Mission Statement Importance
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IBM Values
IBM Values
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Marketing Activities Integration
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Coca-Cola's Mission
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Steve Jobs Philosophy
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Digital Marketing Strategy
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Value Delivery
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Marketing's Role
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Marketing and Society
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Advertising Importance
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Trade Facilitation
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Consumer Choices
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Economic Impact
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Marketing Expenses
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Career Opportunities in Marketing
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Merchandising Role
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Sales Function
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Creating Value
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Customer Education
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Hometown Fanbase
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Job Creation
Job Creation
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LISA Computer
LISA Computer
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Marketing Plan
Marketing Plan
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Customer Wants & Needs
Customer Wants & Needs
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Big Data
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Social Responsibility
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Sustainability
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Communication of Value
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Exchanges in Marketing
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Value Chain Decisions
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Ethics in Marketing
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Changing Marketing Environment
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Market Research Importance
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Service-Dominant Logic
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Metrics and Analytics
Metrics and Analytics
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Global Environment
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Consumer Engagement
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Sustainability in Marketing
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Customer-Centric Marketing Plan
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Data-Driven Decision Making
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Strategic Marketing Integration
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Study Notes
Marketing Defined
- Marketing is the activity, institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings with value for customers, clients, partners, and society.
Four Components of Marketing
- Creating: Collaborating with suppliers and consumers to create offerings of value.
- Communicating: Describing offerings and learning from customers.
- Delivering: Getting offerings to consumers, optimizing value.
- Exchanging: Trading value for offerings.
Four Ps (Marketing Mix)
- Product: Goods and services offered.
- Promotion: Communication.
- Place: Getting product to consumer.
- Price: Monetary amount charged.
Value in Marketing
- Value is the total benefits received by the customer, meeting their needs.
- Value = Benefits Received - (Price + Hassle)
- Value varies per customer based on individual needs and perceived benefits.
Marketing Concept and Orientations
- Marketing Concept: Satisfying customer wants/needs.
- Market-Oriented: Degree to which a company embraces the marketing concept.
- Production-Oriented: Focus on product innovation and cost reduction.
- Selling-Oriented: Focus on pushing products through sales and advertising.
- Product-Oriented: Focus on product innovation.
- Value Era: Firms emphasizing value creation for customers.
- One-to-One Era: Building relationships with individual customers.
- Transformative Era: Marketing transforming companies to better serve customers.
Creating Offerings
- Company Offering: Tangible goods, intangible services, and price that comprise a company's offer to customers.
- Marketing has the responsibility to ensure the offering delivers value, not just the creation.
Communicating Offers
- Communication includes educating consumers about value and helping them find the offerings.
- Companies now engage customers more interactively in dialogues (e.g., social media, mobile marketing).
- Marketing includes promotion, public relations, and other communication channels.
Delivering Offerings
- Supply Chain: All organizations involved in getting a product or service to the end consumer.
- Logistics: Physical movement and storage of goods within the supply chain.
- Delivery involves more than just logistics; it's about delivering value throughout the consumer journey.
Exchanging Offerings
- Exchange: Transaction of value between buyer and seller, which can include cash, points or information.
- Exchange extends beyond the purchase to include acquisition, consumption, and disposal of products.
- Value is added by reducing consumer hassle (e.g., recycling, return programs).
Marketing for Different Entities
- For-Profit Companies: Engage in creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging value with consumers and businesses (B2C and B2B).
- Nonprofit Organizations: Use marketing to promote services and achieve their missions, though the exchange isn't strictly monetary.
- Government Entities: Engage in marketing to influence public attitudes and behaviors (social marketing).
Marketing as a Career
- Marketing Research: Studies markets and customers for effective strategies and tactics.
- Merchandising: Develops product strategies in retail.
- Sales: Meets customer needs and satisfies customers.
- Advertising: Creates promotional materials.
- Product Development: Identifies and creates customer-centric product features.
- Marketing Analysts: Interpret and analyze customer data for marketing insights.
- Direct Marketing: Connects directly with customers.
- Digital Marketing: Utilizes digital channels to reach customers.
- Event Marketing: Plans events that engage potential/current customers.
- Nonprofit Marketing: Marketing for organizations focused on social change.
Criticisms of Marketing
- False Advertising: Deceptive marketing practices.
- Consumerism: Encourages excessive consumption.
- Societal Marketing: Companies emphasizing social well-being and sustainability.
Marketing's Role in the Organization
- Marketing is a functional area deeply intertwined with other departments.
- Marketing plans flow from overall corporate strategies.
Marketing Enables Profitable Transactions
- Good marketing educates consumers, facilitates exchange, and improves individual and societal well-being.
- Marketing contributes to a better quality of life alongside economic benefits.
The Changing Marketing Environment
- Digital Information and Big Data: Big data creates highly detailed customer profiles for personalized marketing.
- Ethics and Social Responsibility: Businesses are held to ethical standards and social responsibility in all aspects of operations.
- Sustainability: Companies are incorporating sustainability and reducing their ecological impacts.
- Service-Dominant Logic: Recognizes value is derived from both tangible products and intangible services.
- Metrics and Analytics: Improved technologies and data allow for more effective marketing practices.
- Global Environment: Businesses operate globally, influencing market performance and requiring consideration of international factors.
The Marketing Plan
- The Marketing Plan documents marketing strategy, influencing stakeholders.
- The Plan starts with understanding the customers and their needs.
- Designing the offering, delivery, communication plans, and exchange plans, along with evaluation, are crucial aspects of the plan.
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