Marketing Mix: 4 P's and 7 P's

Study Notes

The Marketing Mix is a marketing strategy that involves putting the right product, promotion, price, place, people, physical environment, and process in place to reach and satisfy the target market.
The 4 P's of the Marketing Mix include Product, Promotion, Price, and Place.product is designing, producing, and delivering the product or service that meets the consumer's needs. Promotion is creating awareness and interest in the product or service through advertising, sales promotion, and public relations. Price is determining the optimal price point for the product or service to maximize profit. Place is making the product or service available to the target market through distribution channels.
The 7 P's of the Marketing Mix, also known as the Extended Marketing Mix, include the 4 P's and People, Physical Environment, and Process. People refer to the employees who represent the company and interact with the customers. Physical Environment is the physical surroundings and ambiance of the business. Process is the systems and procedures that support the marketing efforts.
When planning marketing for products, the 4 P's are used. When planning marketing for services, the 7 P's are used to account for the intangible nature of services and the importance of the people and process components.
According to the text, some of the "10 most successful" social media campaigns include CocaCola's #MakeItHappy, Dove's "beautiful" campaign, TacoBell's TacoEmoji, McDonald's SuperBowl ad, Exploding Kittens, GoPro's skateboard cat ad, Squatty Potty, Domino's Pizza, Hefty Cups, and Banana Bunker.
CocaCola's #MakeItHappy campaign used social media to create a positive and uplifting brand image by sharing happy stories and encouraging people to share their own happiness.
Dove's "beautiful" campaign used social media to promote body positivity and self-esteem by sharing real-life stories and images of diverse women.
TacoBell's TacoEmoji campaign used social media to engage with customers and generate buzz around new product releases by using emojis in social media posts and encouraging customers to do the same.
McDonald's SuperBowl ad used social media to create anticipation and excitement around the SuperBowl and the McDonald's brand.
Exploding Kittens used social media to create a buzz and generate sales for the popular card game through a successful Kickstarter campaign and strategic partnerships.
GoPro's skateboard cat ad used social media to showcase the versatility of the GoPro camera and generate user-generated content by encouraging customers to share their own GoPro videos.
Squatty Potty used social media to promote the unconventional and humorous product and generate sales through strategic partnerships and influencer marketing.
Domino's Pizza used social media to streamline the ordering process and improve customer experience by allowing customers to order pizza through Twitter and Facebook.
Hefty Cups used social media to promote the product and generate sales by partnering with influencers and creating engaging and humorous content.
Banana Bunker used social media to promote the product and generate sales by creating a unique and memorable brand image and engaging with customers through social media.

Description

Test your knowledge of the marketing mix by defining the 4 P's and 7 P's. Understand how these elements are crucial in putting the right product in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price, and promoting it effectively.