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What is the main focus of the traditional concept of marketing?
What is the main focus of the traditional concept of marketing?
Selling goods and services.
What does the modern concept of marketing prioritize?
What does the modern concept of marketing prioritize?
Consumers' wants and needs.
What does marketing aim to deliver?
What does marketing aim to deliver?
Value to satisfy the needs of a target market.
Which of the following is NOT a function of marketing?
Which of the following is NOT a function of marketing?
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Which of these is considered a benefit of marketing? (Select all that apply)
Which of these is considered a benefit of marketing? (Select all that apply)
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The process of creating, promoting, and selling digital products helps to solve a common ____.
The process of creating, promoting, and selling digital products helps to solve a common ____.
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What are the 7Ps of Marketing Mix?
What are the 7Ps of Marketing Mix?
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What is meant by 'People' in the 7Ps of Marketing Mix?
What is meant by 'People' in the 7Ps of Marketing Mix?
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What is the primary goal of the pricing element in the marketing mix?
What is the primary goal of the pricing element in the marketing mix?
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Study Notes
Information Marketing Overview
- Involves creating, processing, storing, sharing, and marketing information.
- Includes products like DVDs, e-books, video courses, audio interviews, and workshops.
- Can operate as a standalone business or complement service-based businesses.
Traditional Concept of Marketing
- Focused primarily on selling goods and services.
- Emphasizes promotion and sales with less regard for consumer satisfaction.
- Aims for profit maximization through aggressive sales tactics.
Modern Concept of Marketing
- Centers around understanding and addressing consumer wants and needs.
- Prioritizes customer satisfaction as the main goal of marketing efforts.
- Begins with market research to identify consumer needs, guiding production planning.
Marketing Definitions
- Combines art and science to create, deliver, and satisfy the needs of target markets profitably.
- Encompasses activities, institutions, and processes that create and exchange value offerings with customers and society.
Functions of Marketing
- Buying, selling, advertising, management, marketing research, planning, promotion, pricing, public relations, distribution, product development, packaging, branding, customer care, warehousing, and social responsibilities.
Benefits of Marketing
- Enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Increases demand and promotes higher-quality products.
- Fosters goodwill and trust within the community.
- Generates profitable sales and raises brand awareness.
Information Marketing Process
- Entails creating and selling products that address specific problems.
- Enables information professionals to better understand market dynamics.
- Focuses on key areas such as product features, market positioning, and pricing strategies.
Reasons for Information Marketing
- Shift from reactive to proactive approach in meeting client information needs.
- Increasing competition and technological advancements necessitate effective marketing strategies.
- Emphasizes client satisfaction and retention as core objectives to ensure sustainability.
Marketing Mix Overview
- Defined as a set of marketing tools used to pursue objectives effectively.
- Comprises controllable variables (7Ps/7Cs) that influence buyer response.
7Ps of Marketing Mix
- Product/Customer: Tangible or intangible offerings focused on fulfilling client needs and wants.
- Price/Cost: Considers acquisition costs, perceived value, pricing strategies, discounts, and consumer trade-offs.
- Place/Convenience: Refers to product availability, ease of access, and the significance of location in consumer decision-making.
- Promotion/Communication: Involves tools for communicating with target audiences such as advertising, personal selling, and digital marketing.
- People: Encompasses individuals involved in the delivery of products/services, highlighting the importance of their roles.
- Processes: Describes the service delivery mechanisms that customers experience, affecting perceived value.
- Physical Evidence: Involves the tangible aspects that support service offerings, such as brochures, websites, or branding materials.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts introduced in Week 2 of the Marketing Mix course. It discusses traditional and modern marketing concepts, the functions and benefits of marketing, and delves into Information Marketing and the 7Ps & 7Cs of Marketing Mix. Test your knowledge and comprehension of these key principles!
