Marketing: Needs, Definition and Features
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Which of the following best illustrates the marketing of 'experiences'?

  • A technology company launching a new smartphone with advanced features.
  • A theme park offering immersive rides and attractions. (correct)
  • A public service announcement promoting responsible water usage.
  • A real estate company showcasing luxurious apartments.

A political candidate employing targeted ads and public appearances to gain popularity is an example of marketing which of the following?

  • Ideas
  • People (correct)
  • Places
  • Organizations

A city launching a campaign to attract tourists by highlighting its historical landmarks and cultural events is an example of marketing:

  • Places (correct)
  • Organizations
  • Property
  • Events

A company focusing on mass production and wide distribution to make its product affordable and accessible is following which marketing management philosophy?

<p>Production Concept (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tech company consistently innovating and improving its products, like smartphones and laptops, is primarily implementing which marketing management philosophy?

<p>Product Concept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company aggressively advertising and using persuasive sales tactics to convince customers to buy its product aligns with which marketing management philosophy?

<p>Selling Concept (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A key difference between the marketing and selling concepts is that the marketing concept focuses on:

<p>Understanding and satisfying customer needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which marketing philosophy emphasizes both customer satisfaction and the well-being of society?

<p>Societal Marketing Concept (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition given, what is the primary focus of marketing?

<p>Identifying consumer needs, converting them into products/services and ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the meaning of 'market' evolved from its original Latin root?

<p>It has shifted from referring to a physical marketplace to encompassing virtual spaces for transactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's hierarchy, which needs would a company pension plan primarily address?

<p>Safety/Security Needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the 'Customer Value' concept in marketing?

<p>A customer weighs the benefits of a product against its cost to determine if it's worth purchasing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A customer's expectation of a product is high, but their experience using the product is below their initial expectation. According to the equation provided, what is the impact on customer satisfaction?

<p>Customer satisfaction will be low. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does marketing contribute to society, according to the information provided?

<p>By serving as a source of employment and promoting corporate social responsibility. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company decides to focus on creating products that not only meet customer needs but also minimize environmental impact. Which aspect of Maslow's hierarchy does this strategy indirectly address?

<p>Self-Actualization Needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A small business owner is trying to determine the right price for their handmade goods. They calculate the cost of materials and labor, and then research what similar items are selling for. Finally, they consider the unique benefits their products offer, such as customization. Which component of marketing are they primarily addressing?

<p>Creating a Market Offering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Marketing Definition

Identifying needs, creating products/services, and delivering them to consumers while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

Market Definition

A place (physical or virtual) where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods or services.

Physiological Needs

Basic survival needs like food, water, shelter, and sleep.

Safety/Security Needs

Needs for protection, security, and stability (e.g., job security, insurance).

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Customer Value

The subjective assessment of benefits received relative to the costs incurred.

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Customer Satisfaction

Matching or exceeding customer expectations with a product's performance.

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Utility Creation

Creating form, time, place, information, and possession utility.

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Marketing's societal role

Marketing provides employment, customer and stakeholder benefits and supports corporate responsability.

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Marketing: Goods

Tangible items offered for sale (e.g., commodities, merchandise).

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Marketing: Services

Intangible offerings; activities providing benefit (e.g., banking, education).

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Marketing: Experiences

Orchestrating memorable activities; (e.g., theme parks).

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Production Concept

Prioritizes affordability and wide availability via efficient production.

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Product Concept

Stresses high quality and innovative features in products.

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Selling Concept

Emphasizes aggressive sales techniques to persuade customers to buy.

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Marketing Concept

Prioritizes understanding and fulfilling customer needs and satisfaction.

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Societal Marketing Concept

Focuses on balancing customer satisfaction with societal well-being and ethical concerns.

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Study Notes

  • Marketing involves identifying consumer needs, transforming them into products/services, and delivering them to consumers while prioritizing profitability and customer satisfaction.
  • Marketing is a social and managerial process where people get what they need and want by creating and exchanging products and value.
  • The word "market" comes from the Latin "MARCUTUS," originally meaning a place for business between buyers and sellers, which has evolved from physical locations to virtual e-commerce platforms.

Maslow’s Need Hierarchy

  • Physiological Needs include basic survival requirements such as hunger, thirst, shelter, and sleep.
  • Safety/Security Needs relate to job security and pension plans.
  • Affiliation/Belonging Needs include affection, belongingness, and friendship.
  • Esteem Needs are for self-respect, status, recognition, and attention.
  • Self-Actualization Needs focus on personal growth and achieving one's full potential.

Marketing Features

  • Marketing identifies and satisfies customer needs and wants.
  • Marketing develops market offerings with specific features, prices, and availability.
  • Customer Value = Total Customer Benefits – Total Customer Costs
  • Products/services are exchanged for money or something of value.

Customer Satisfaction

  • Customer satisfaction is when a product’s performance aligns with customer expectations.
  • Customer Satisfaction = Experience – Expectation

Importance of Marketing

  • Marketing promotes product awareness, increasing sales and building company reputation.
  • Marketing creates utility (form, place, time, information, possession), provides choices, and offers various purchase platforms.
  • Marketing provides employment and contributes to the welfare of customers and stakeholders through corporate social responsibility.

Scope of Marketing

  • Goods: focus on tangible items like commodities and merchandise.
  • Services: focus on intangible offerings like banking, education, and insurance.
  • Experiences: include theme parks and shopping malls.
  • People: involve marketing individuals, like politicians and celebrities.
  • Places: involve marketing cities, states, or countries via tourism campaigns.
  • Organizations: intended to create a favorable image.
  • Property: includes marketing tangible assets like real estate and intangible assets like stocks.
  • Events: include sports, concerts, and fashion shows.
  • Information: dissemination through schools, universities, and media.
  • Ideas: involve social marketing for causes like family planning and AIDS awareness.

Marketing Management Philosophies

  • Production Concept: emphasizes affordability and availability through mass production and distribution.
  • Product Concept: focuses on product quality and innovation.
  • Selling Concept: relies on aggressive selling and promotion, assuming customers need persuasion to buy.
  • Marketing Concept: a customer-centric approach that prioritizes customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Societal Marketing Concept: delivers customer satisfaction while enhancing societal well-being.
  • Relationship Marketing: builds strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and customers for shared benefits.

Marketing vs. Selling

  • Marketing aims to satisfy customer needs with a broader, customer-centric scope, earning profit through satisfaction, starting with customers.
  • Selling aims to increase sales with a narrower, product-centric scope, earning profit through sales and promotion, starting with existing products.

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Marketing fulfills consumer needs by creating and delivering products/services, while ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. It's a social and managerial process where people obtain their needs and desires through product and value exchange. Maslow's hierarchy of needs plays a key role.

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