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What is the primary role of 'packaging' in the 7Ps of marketing?
What is the primary role of 'packaging' in the 7Ps of marketing?
- Presenting the product or service to customers and creating its overall look and feel. (correct)
- Determining the product's price point.
- Defining the target demographic for the product.
- Managing the internal processes of production.
Which of the following best describes the role of 'people' in the extended marketing mix (7Ps)?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'people' in the extended marketing mix (7Ps)?
- The target demographic for the product or service.
- The shareholders and investors in the company.
- The influencers who promote the product on social media.
- The employees who represent the company and directly impact customer experience. (correct)
What is the primary characteristic of a tangible product?
What is the primary characteristic of a tangible product?
- It is an idea that solves a problem.
- It is a service performed by individuals.
- It can be experienced but not touched.
- It can be perceived by the five senses. (correct)
Which element of the marketing mix specifically addresses delivering the product to the customer?
Which element of the marketing mix specifically addresses delivering the product to the customer?
What is the main objective of 'promotion' as an element of the marketing mix?
What is the main objective of 'promotion' as an element of the marketing mix?
Which pricing strategy involves offering two or more products together at a single, reduced price?
Which pricing strategy involves offering two or more products together at a single, reduced price?
What is the primary aim of public relations as a promotional tool?
What is the primary aim of public relations as a promotional tool?
In the context of processes, what does an 'internal process' primarily involve?
In the context of processes, what does an 'internal process' primarily involve?
Which aspect of the marketing mix is most directly related to revenue generation?
Which aspect of the marketing mix is most directly related to revenue generation?
What is the definition of the marketing mix?
What is the definition of the marketing mix?
When a company sets prices similar to its competitors, which pricing strategy is being used?
When a company sets prices similar to its competitors, which pricing strategy is being used?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies 'optional pricing'?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies 'optional pricing'?
Which promotional tool involves communication that influences customer behavior to choose a product or service?
Which promotional tool involves communication that influences customer behavior to choose a product or service?
What does the 'product' element of the marketing mix primarily involve?
What does the 'product' element of the marketing mix primarily involve?
Which of the following is an example of an intangible product?
Which of the following is an example of an intangible product?
What is the overarching goal of the marketing mix for an organization?
What is the overarching goal of the marketing mix for an organization?
Which pricing strategy uses the psychology of price positioning in the market?
Which pricing strategy uses the psychology of price positioning in the market?
Which element of the marketing mix encompasses activities like sales discounts, coupons, and reward cards?
Which element of the marketing mix encompasses activities like sales discounts, coupons, and reward cards?
Which of the following activities falls under 'external processes'?
Which of the following activities falls under 'external processes'?
What does 'premium pricing' aim to achieve?
What does 'premium pricing' aim to achieve?
Which of the following describes the objective of advertising?
Which of the following describes the objective of advertising?
In the context of the 7Ps, which 'P' is most closely associated with creating a memorable customer experience?
In the context of the 7Ps, which 'P' is most closely associated with creating a memorable customer experience?
What is the primary purpose of 'processes' in the context of the 7Ps of marketing?
What is the primary purpose of 'processes' in the context of the 7Ps of marketing?
A company is trying to improve its image among local residents. Which promotional tool would be most effective?
A company is trying to improve its image among local residents. Which promotional tool would be most effective?
A new tech company is releasing a cutting-edge smartphone. Which aspect of packaging would MOST likely highlight the product's uniqueness from competitors?
A new tech company is releasing a cutting-edge smartphone. Which aspect of packaging would MOST likely highlight the product's uniqueness from competitors?
A small bakery decides to offer a discount to customers who purchase a dozen cupcakes. Which promotional tool is the bakery using?
A small bakery decides to offer a discount to customers who purchase a dozen cupcakes. Which promotional tool is the bakery using?
Why is it important for a business to align its marketing mix with the needs of its target customers?
Why is it important for a business to align its marketing mix with the needs of its target customers?
An online retailer wants to implement a pricing strategy that makes customers feel they are getting a deal. What would be the MOST effective approach?
An online retailer wants to implement a pricing strategy that makes customers feel they are getting a deal. What would be the MOST effective approach?
A company has been impacted by a viral social media campaign that portrayed them negatively. Which approach would be MOST effective?
A company has been impacted by a viral social media campaign that portrayed them negatively. Which approach would be MOST effective?
Why is the integration of the 7Ps of marketing critical for the success of a product?
Why is the integration of the 7Ps of marketing critical for the success of a product?
A company releases a high-end product with packaging that mimics a generic design. What is the most LIKELY consequence?
A company releases a high-end product with packaging that mimics a generic design. What is the most LIKELY consequence?
In an extremely competitive market where multiple companies offer near-identical products, what is the MOST crucial element of the marketing mix to differentiate a business and build customer loyalty?
In an extremely competitive market where multiple companies offer near-identical products, what is the MOST crucial element of the marketing mix to differentiate a business and build customer loyalty?
A company is developing a marketing plan for a new line of luxury watches and wants to utilize all 7 P's when selling. With packaging in mind, what specific attributes should the company consider in its packaging to align with the high value of the product?
A company is developing a marketing plan for a new line of luxury watches and wants to utilize all 7 P's when selling. With packaging in mind, what specific attributes should the company consider in its packaging to align with the high value of the product?
A company uses bundling with two complementary items that each cost $50, and when bundled they are sold together for $80. If both products are typically purchased, what is the MOST likely outcome?
A company uses bundling with two complementary items that each cost $50, and when bundled they are sold together for $80. If both products are typically purchased, what is the MOST likely outcome?
If a company offers online-only service and wants to ensure their 'Place' aligns with providing value to their customers, what should they MOST focus on?
If a company offers online-only service and wants to ensure their 'Place' aligns with providing value to their customers, what should they MOST focus on?
A company is planning a promotional campaign for a product to drive awareness. All of the following are objectives for an advertising campaign EXCEPT:
A company is planning a promotional campaign for a product to drive awareness. All of the following are objectives for an advertising campaign EXCEPT:
A new business focusing primarily on service offerings has a very limited marketing budget. Which of the 7 P's should they MOST focus on for success?
A new business focusing primarily on service offerings has a very limited marketing budget. Which of the 7 P's should they MOST focus on for success?
What is the '8th P' that exists in marketing (outside of the provided content)?
What is the '8th P' that exists in marketing (outside of the provided content)?
You're tasked with designing a new product, and told to focus on blue ocean strategy. Which of the 7 P's will be LEAST important?
You're tasked with designing a new product, and told to focus on blue ocean strategy. Which of the 7 P's will be LEAST important?
Flashcards
Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
A strategic marketing tool combining the 4Ps and 3Ps to formulate market tactics for a product or service.
Product
Product
A physical good, service, or idea created to meet customer needs and solve existing problems.
Tangible Products
Tangible Products
Products that can be perceived by our 5 senses.
Intangible Products
Intangible Products
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Place
Place
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Price
Price
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Bundling Pricing
Bundling Pricing
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Premium Pricing
Premium Pricing
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Competitive Pricing
Competitive Pricing
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Psychological Pricing
Psychological Pricing
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Optional Pricing
Optional Pricing
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Promotion
Promotion
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Advertising
Advertising
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Selling
Selling
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Sales Promotions
Sales Promotions
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Public Relations
Public Relations
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People
People
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Packaging
Packaging
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Processes
Processes
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Internal Process
Internal Process
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External Process
External Process
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Study Notes
- Marketing mix is a strategic tool combining the original 4Ps with additional 3Ps for market tactics
- Marketing mix involves selecting and implementing optimal actions for long-term organizational goals and competitive advantage
- The 7 P's of marketing include Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Packaging and Processes
Product
- Refers to any physical good, service, or idea created by an entrepreneur or innovator to meet customer needs and address problems
- Tangible products are those perceived through the five senses
- Intangible products include services performed by people or machines
Place
- Represents the location or medium where transactions occur
- A place, whether physical or online, must be presentable, appealing, and catchy
Price
- The peso value set by an entrepreneur for a product or service after considering costs, competition, objectives, positioning, and target market
- Price is the only "P" that generates revenue for a business
Common Pricing Strategies
- Bundling involves offering two or more products or services at a reduced price
- Premium pricing sets a high price to reflect elitism
- Competitive pricing involves benchmarking prices against competitors
- Psychological pricing considers market psychology and price positioning, such as pricing a haircut service at P199.00
- Optional pricing involves adding extra products or services to the original to increase revenue
Promotion
- Presenting products/services to the public and demonstrating how they address needs, wants, problems, or desires
- The main goal of promotion is to gain attention and deliver a message
Promotional Tools
- Advertising influences customer behavior to choose a product or service over competitors
- Advertising aims to inform, educate, familiarize, build trust, and increase sales
- Selling involves trading a product or service for a price or fee
- Sales Promotions are short-term gimmicks using incentives and activities to attract customers
- Sales Promotions examples include discounts, coupons, raffles, and reward cards
- Public relations builds the entrepreneur's image and makes the business reputable to stakeholders like the government, customers, media, and the public
People
- All companies rely on the people who run the business
- With increased competition, a major differentiator is how employees make a difference in the customer's life; it is about how employees serve customers
Packaging
- How the product or service is presented to customers
- Packaging involves the overall look and feel of a product/service, which customers see first, and is a key element in differentiating from competitors
- Many businesses use eco-friendly packaging to protect the environment
Processes
- Step-by-step procedures or workflows entrepreneurs or employees follow to serve customers effectively and efficiently
Components of Processes
- Internal processes involve back-office operations where employees/machines process customer requests unseen
- External processes include actual servicing where customers are part of the process
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