Marketing Overview Chapter 1
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What is the primary purpose of marketing?

  • To minimize production costs
  • To build effective customer relationships (correct)
  • To eliminate competition
  • To increase product prices

Marketers should only focus on satisfying basic customer needs, not wants.

False (B)

What are target markets in marketing?

Customer segments to whom the firm is interested in selling its products and services.

Good marketing can establish __________.

<p>value</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following marketing aspects with their definitions:

<p>Need = Basic necessities Want = How to fulfill that need Target Market = Customer segment for selling products Value = The importance of a product to the customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core concept of marketing?

<p>Creating a competitive advantage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consumer positioning is important for establishing value in marketing.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a product that satisfies consumer wants.

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What is an essential aspect of marketing according to the content?

<p>Creating an exchange between two parties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marketing only involves the exchange of money for goods or services.

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What are the three components of the marketing mix?

<p>Product, Price, Place</p> Signup and view all the answers

Price represents everything the buyer gives up in exchange for the product, including ______ and time.

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Match the marketing elements with their definitions:

<p>Product = Goods, services, and ideas that create value Price = What a buyer gives up in exchange Place = Activities to deliver the product to the customer Promotion = Creating awareness and value for ideas and products</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an idea marketed in promotion?

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Supply chain management is concerned with product promotion.

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What must marketers consider to effectively reach their customers?

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What is the primary goal of marketing communication activities?

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B2B marketing only occurs between businesses.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of orientation focuses on developing innovative products regardless of consumer needs?

<p>Product Orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In _____ marketing, companies initially focus on what consumers want and need.

<p>Market</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following marketing orientations with their descriptions:

<p>Product Orientation = Focus on product innovation Sales Orientation = Emphasis on selling products Market Orientation = Focus on consumer needs Value-based Orientation = Prioritize delivering customer value</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of C2C marketing?

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Sales-oriented companies focus primarily on consumer preferences.

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What campaign replaced the 'Got Milk?' slogan?

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What strategic benefit does IKEA focus on?

<p>Customer value through low prices and great design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

91% of North American companies do not use social media for marketing purposes.

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What is one key aspect of building customer relationships?

<p>Taking a long-term view of customer relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marketing is important for _____ firms and their global presence.

<p>both large and small</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do users influence brands on social media?

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A strong social orientation is only beneficial for companies, not for customers.

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What is a benefit of marketing expanding firms' global presence?

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Which of the following elements is NOT part of the triple bottom line?

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Zara uses sophisticated information technology to manage customer trends and supply chains.

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What are the four activities that firms focus on to become more value-driven?

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The primary focus of firms' value-based orientation is the _____ bottom line.

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Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Sharing Information = Collecting data to forecast sales Balancing Benefits and Costs = Evaluating customer advantages against expenses Building Customer Relationships = Establishing long-term engagement with consumers Connecting with Customers = Utilizing social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage that Zara achieves through its supply chain management?

<p>Products can move from design to store shelves in about two weeks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A firm focused on value-based orientation does not need to consider social and environmental responsibilities.

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What is the primary benefit of sharing information within a firm?

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What is one key role of marketing in a business organization?

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How do marketers create value for a product or service?

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Which of the following best describes a target market?

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What aspect of marketing focuses on how consumers perceive a product?

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Which orientation is characterized by developing products without regard to whether they meet consumer needs?

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What is a crucial benefit of leveraging influencers in marketing?

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What do product-oriented companies primarily focus on?

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What is the fundamental difference between needs and wants in marketing?

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Which marketing orientation prioritizes understanding consumer needs before product development?

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What is primarily the goal of good marketing?

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What characterizes sales-oriented companies?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of marketing orientation?

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What role do marketing communication activities serve?

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Which of these is a characteristic of B2C marketing?

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Which marketing orientation is characterized by companies focusing on consumer preferences?

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What is a significant impact of marketing on stakeholders?

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What does the marketing mix require marketers to make decisions about?

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Which of the following represents the concept of 'place' in marketing?

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How does price play a role in transactions?

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What is implied by marketing ideas?

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What is essential for ensuring the right product reaches the customer?

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In a marketing context, how is value created?

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Which of the following best illustrates an exchange in marketing?

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What role does promotion play in marketing?

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What are the three components of the triple bottom line in a value-based orientation?

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Which activity is NOT a focus for firms aiming to become more value-driven?

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What strategy does Zara employ to stay ahead of clothing trends?

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How quickly can Zara move products from design to store shelves?

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Which statement best describes the importance of sharing information in firms?

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What is a primary focus when balancing customer benefits with costs?

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How does technology assist firms in connecting with customers?

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What is NOT a component of long-term profitable relationships as mentioned in value-based orientation?

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What strategic focus allows IKEA to appeal to its customers?

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Which approach is crucial for maintaining long-term customer relationships?

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How have consumers influenced brand interactions on social media?

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Which statement accurately describes marketing's role in global presence?

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What does a strong social orientation indicate for companies?

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What is a key benefit of leveraging social media in marketing?

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Which characteristic of marketing is vital for small ventures?

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What is a major characteristic of marketing's impact on supply chains?

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What niche did Bulldog founders identify in the market?

<p>Male grooming products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Bulldog Skincare's product line?

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What is a significant indicator of Bulldog Skincare's commitment to sustainability?

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Which aspect is crucial for understanding the macroenvironmental factors relevant to businesses?

<p>The CDSTEP factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy do firms like Coca-Cola use to bridge cultural gaps in advertising?

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What is a critical factor in a firm's microenvironment that influences its marketing strategy?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in a firm's macroenvironment?

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How are demographics utilized in marketing?

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What do corporate partners often collaborate on beyond product development?

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How do social trends impact marketing decisions?

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Which of the following is a component of the CDSTEP macroenvironmental factors?

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Why is it important to continuously monitor both internal and external environments?

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What role does technology play in consumer buying behaviors?

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What does Competitive Intelligence (CI) help a firm to do?

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Which aspect of a company's capabilities is central to developing a core competency?

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How should businesses approach opportunities for long-term strategy?

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What defines Generation Z in terms of birth years?

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Which income group is characterized by having family income in excess of $226,000?

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How have marketing strategies evolved in response to gender roles?

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What is the relationship between education and income?

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Which generation is categorized as Generation Y?

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What economic group typically experiences a decline in purchasing power?

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What is the primary demographic characteristic of Baby Boomers?

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Which group of Canadians is typically classified as having lower income and limited financial power?

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What is the primary benefit of the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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How do foreign currency fluctuations impact firms?

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Which act is focused on consumer protection in Canada?

<p>Competition Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes green marketing?

<p>Strategic effort to supply customers with environmentally friendly merchandise. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be described as a driver for 'greener consumers'?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the 17 Global Goals of Sustainable Development?

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Why do tourists from other countries often shop in Canada?

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What guidance do social and natural trends provide for businesses?

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What percentage of adults in Canada are categorized as obese or overweight?

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What trend is associated with multitasking in consumers?

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Which of the following is cited as a major contributor to food waste in Canada?

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What percentage of garbage in municipal landfill sites is made up of food waste?

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Which mobile app feature is commonly used to help maintain health and wellness?

<p>Tracking sleep cycles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to child obesity rates in North America over the last 20 years?

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What is one reason cited for the increase in the practice of yoga among consumers?

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Which guideline has been proposed to improve marketing directed at children?

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What percentage of Canada’s total population growth since 2016 has been attributed to immigration?

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Which of the following tasks does Artificial Intelligence (AI) NOT typically perform?

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What is a primary marketing application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

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What role does technology play in the marketing strategies discussed?

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How does The North Face utilize Artificial Intelligence in its marketing?

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Which innovation is primarily suggested for product delivery in retail?

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According to the data presented, what major change is expected in Canada's population growth by 2030?

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What is one significant aspect of how technology affects marketing as mentioned in the content?

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Flashcards

Marketing's role

Marketing plans and presents products/services to create customer relationships.

Customer Value

Creating value for a product/service, leading to a loyal customer base.

Customer Needs

Basic necessities.

Customer Wants

How to fulfill those needs.

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Target Market

A particular customer segment.

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Product positioning

How a product is positioned to its intended target market.

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Influencer marketing

Leveraging influencers to promote a product or brand

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Marketing

Business practices for presenting products/services in ways to build relationships with customers.

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What is promotion?

Promotion is the communication process used in marketing to inform, persuade, and remind potential buyers about a product or service. It's used to influence opinions and elicit a response.

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B2B Marketing

Business to Business (B2B) marketing involves selling products or services to other businesses, like wholesaling.

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B2C Marketing

Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing involves selling products or services directly to individual consumers, like in retail.

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C2C Marketing

Consumer to Consumer (C2C) marketing involves individuals selling products or services to other individuals, like on eBay or at flea markets.

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Product orientation

Focusing on creating innovative products with little regard for consumer needs and wants.

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Sales orientation

Emphasizing selling as many units as possible, with less focus on satisfying customer desires.

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Market orientation

Prioritizing understanding and meeting customer needs before creating and selling products.

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Value-based orientation

Focusing on providing superior value to customers by considering their needs, wants, and perceptions when making decisions.

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Marketing Exchange

An exchange of value between two parties, not limited to money for goods or services. It can include information, convenience, or other things of value.

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Marketing Mix Decisions

Marketing involves planning and making choices about how to combine the 4Ps of marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) to achieve goals.

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Product (Marketing Mix)

Creating value for a customer by offering goods, services, or ideas. It goes beyond the basic product itself, it also includes its features, benefits and how it's perceived.

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Price (Marketing Mix)

Everything a customer gives up in exchange for a product, including money, time, energy, etc.

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Place (Marketing Mix)

Making sure the product reaches the right customer when and where they want it. This involves distribution channels and supply chain management.

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Promotion (Marketing Mix)

Communicating value and build relationships with customers through advertising, public relations, sales promotion, etc.

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Marketing Creates Value

Marketing involves creating value for customers and building relationships with them. This value can come through goods, services, ideas, or even just information.

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Marketing Channels (Distribution Strategy)

The path a company takes to get its product to the right customer, including all the activities involved like warehousing, transportation, logistics, and more.

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Strategic Benefits

Benefits that directly contribute to a company's core goals and long-term success.

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Long-term Perspective

Focusing on building lasting relationships with customers rather than just making quick sales.

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Data-Driven Relationship

Using data to understand customer behavior and tailor marketing efforts for individual needs.

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Social Media Marketing

Using social media platforms to connect with customers, promote products, and build brand awareness.

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Global Presence

Reaching customers across international borders and expanding a company's reach.

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Marketing Across Channels

Involving marketing efforts at every stage of the supply chain, from raw materials to the end consumer.

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Socially Responsible Marketing

Companies consider the ethical and social impact of their marketing practices.

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Triple Bottom Line

A business framework focusing on People (customer needs), Profits (long-term relationships), and Planet (social and environmental responsibility).

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Value-Driven Firm

A company that prioritizes creating value for customers and society, beyond just profits.

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Sharing Information

Companies need to effectively share information internally to coordinate activities and make informed decisions.

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Balancing Benefits & Costs

Firms must analyze the benefits customers receive from a product or service against its cost to make informed decisions.

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Building Customer Relationships

Developing strong relationships with customers through consistent interactions and value creation.

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Connecting with Customers via Social Media

Using social media platforms to engage with customers, understand their preferences, and build a community.

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Information Technology for Customer Tracking

Companies use technology to gather and analyze customer data for better decision-making about products and services.

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Zara's Fast Fashion Model

Zara's successful strategy involves rapid product development, efficient supply chains, and close attention to customer trends.

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What are customer needs?

Basic necessities that people require for survival or well-being. These are things we have to have.

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What are customer wants?

Specific ways people choose to fulfill their needs. These are things we desire to have.

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What are the four P's of Marketing?

A framework that encompasses the key elements of a marketing strategy: product, price, place, and promotion.

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What is marketing?

Marketing involves creating value for customers through goods, services, or ideas, and building relationships with them.

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What are the 4 Ps of marketing?

The marketing mix includes product, price, place, and promotion. These elements are combined to achieve marketing goals.

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Product

Creating value for a customer by offering goods, services, or ideas. It goes beyond the basic product itself; it also includes its features, benefits and how it's perceived.

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Price

Everything a customer gives up in exchange for a product, including money, time, energy, etc.

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Place

Making sure the product reaches the right customer when and where they want it. This involves distribution channels and supply chain management.

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Promotion

Communicating value and build relationships with customers through advertising, public relations, sales promotion, etc.

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Marketing channels

The path a company takes to get its product to the right customer, including all the activities involved like warehousing, transportation, logistics, and more.

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What are the communication activities of marketing?

Promotion is the communication activities of marketing used to inform, persuade, and remind potential buyers about a product or service. It's used to influence opinions and elicit a response.

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What is B2B marketing?

Business to Business (B2B) marketing involves selling products or services to other businesses, like wholesaling.

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What is B2C marketing?

Business to Consumer (B2C) marketing involves selling products or services directly to individual consumers, like in retail.

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What is C2C marketing?

Consumer to Consumer (C2C) marketing involves individuals selling products or services to other individuals, like on eBay or at flea markets.

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What is product orientation?

Product-oriented companies focus on developing and distributing innovative products with little concern about whether the products best satisfy customers’ needs.

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What is sales orientation?

Sales-oriented companies try to sell as many of their products as possible rather than focus on making products consumers really want.

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What is market orientation?

Market-oriented companies start out by focusing on what consumers want and need before they design, make, or attempt to sell their products and services.

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What is value-based orientation?

Value-based orientation focuses on providing superior value to customers by considering their needs, wants, and perceptions when making decisions.

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IKEA's Focus

IKEA prioritizes offering low prices and well-designed products, catering to what customers value most.

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Social Media Engagement

Utilizing social media platforms to connect with customers, enhance brand awareness, and build community.

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Marketing's Global Reach

Marketing enables companies to expand their business globally by understanding and satisfying customer needs across different regions.

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Marketing Across the Chain

Marketing is crucial at every stage of the supply chain, ensuring value creation for both company and customer.

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Marketing's Social Impact

Companies recognize the importance of social responsibility in their marketing practices to build trust with customers.

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Marketing for Small Ventures

Marketing is essential for the success of startups and small businesses, particularly in the early stages.

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Starbucks' Sustainability Example

To meet their sustainability goals, Starbucks developed a lid that eliminates the need for straws.

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Microenvironment

The internal factors that directly affect a company's marketing strategy, such as its resources, competitors, and customers.

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Macroenvironment

The larger external forces that shape a company's overall marketing strategy, including economic, social, political, and technological factors.

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Core Competency

A unique strength or capability that sets a company apart from its competitors. This can be in areas like technology, innovation, or customer service.

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Competitive Intelligence (CI)

The process of gathering and analyzing information about competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies.

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Social Trends

Changing values, behaviors, and lifestyles that shape consumer preferences and buying habits.

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Natural Trends

Environmental and resource changes that impact businesses and their marketing strategies, like climate change or resource scarcity.

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Technology's Impact

How new technologies influence consumer behavior and demand, as well as companies' ability to offer products and services.

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Long-Term Opportunities

Identifying potential future trends or market shifts that can offer new growth opportunities for a company.

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Niche Market

A specific segment of a larger market with unique needs and preferences that are not fully addressed by existing products or services.

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Corporate Partnerships

Collaborations between companies to achieve mutual benefits, often involving shared resources, expertise, or marketing efforts.

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Macroenvironmental Factors

External forces that can significantly impact a business's operations and success, including cultural, demographic, social, technological, economic, political, and legal factors.

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Culture Impact on Marketing

The influence of cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors on how products and services are marketed and perceived by consumers.

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Demographics

Statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, income, education, and ethnicity, used to segment and target consumer markets.

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CDSTEP

Acronym representing the key macroenvironmental factors affecting business: Culture, Demographics, Social, Technological, Economic, Political, and Legal.

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Country vs. Regional Culture

The distinction between cultural differences across nations and within a country, requiring marketers to adapt their strategies accordingly.

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Sustainable Products

Goods and services designed, produced, and marketed with consideration for environmental and social impact, minimizing harm and promoting responsible practices.

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Generational Cohort

A group of people born around the same time, sharing common experiences and values that influence their buying habits.

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Baby Boomers

Born between 1946 and 1964, known for their large population and strong spending power.

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Generation X

Born between 1965 and 1980, known for their independent and resourceful nature.

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Generation Y (Millennials)

Born between 1981 and 1992, known for their digital fluency and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Generation Z

Born after 1993, known for their hyper-connectivity and tech-savviness.

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Income and Spending Power

The amount of money people earn directly impacts their ability to purchase goods and services. Statistics Canada tracks income to understand spending patterns.

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Social Class Influence

People are classified into groups based on income, education, and occupation, influencing their spending preferences.

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Education's Impact

Education levels often correlate with higher income, which in turn determines spending power.

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Canada's Ethnic Makeup

Canada's population is becoming increasingly diverse, with over 20% of Canadians born outside the country and immigration driving population growth.

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Technology's Impact on Marketing

Technology has revolutionized marketing by enabling new products, communication channels, and retail experiences.

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What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

AI uses computer systems to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as speech recognition or decision-making.

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AI in Marketing

Marketers use AI for tasks like customer segmentation, media selection, and engagement.

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Robotics in Retail

Robotics is automating tasks previously done by humans in retail, such as product delivery via drones.

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Benefits of a Diverse Population

A diverse population brings a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and skills to a country, fostering innovation and economic growth.

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How AI Helps Businesses

AI tools help businesses understand customer needs better, personalize offerings, and make smarter marketing decisions.

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Impact of Technology on Marketing

Technology has drastically changed how businesses connect with customers, allowing for more personalized and efficient marketing efforts.

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Internet of Things (IoT)

A network of interconnected devices, like refrigerators and coffee machines, that collect and share data to improve efficiency for both consumers and companies.

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Foreign Currency Fluctuations

Changes in the relative value of different currencies, impacting a company's ability to market goods and services due to changes in purchasing power for foreign customers.

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Competition Act

A Canadian law that promotes fair competition and protects consumers from unfair business practices.

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Sustainable Development Goals

A set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to address social, economic, and environmental challenges and build a better future for all.

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Green Marketing

A strategic approach where companies focus on producing and selling environmentally friendly products to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

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Competitive Intelligence

The process of gathering and analyzing information about competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies.

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Time-poor society

A society where people have less leisure time due to factors like busy work schedules and family commitments.

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Multitasking Consumers

Consumers who juggle multiple tasks simultaneously to manage their limited free time.

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Food Waste Problem

A significant environmental issue where a substantial portion of food produced is discarded, contributing to landfill waste.

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Obesity and Overweight Concerns

Growing health concerns related to high rates of obesity and overweight individuals, particularly affecting children and teenagers.

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Health and Wellness Apps

Mobile applications designed to promote healthy lifestyles by tracking fitness, nutrition, and sleep patterns.

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Marketing to Children

Advertising strategies targeting children, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on their health and well-being.

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Yoga's Rise

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Privacy Concerns

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: Overview of Marketing

  • This chapter introduces the core concepts of marketing
  • Learning objectives include defining marketing's role and its core concepts, describing value creation for products/services, summarizing marketing orientations, and understanding marketing's importance within and outside a firm.

Providing Value

  • Building and maintaining a loyal customer base is important
  • Creating products that satisfy diverse consumer demands is critical
  • Effective consumer positioning is vital
  • Good marketing strategies can solidify value
  • Leveraging influencers to promote brands is crucial

What is Marketing?

  • Marketing is a set of business practices designed to plan and present products or services in a way that builds customer relationships.

Core Aspects of Marketing

  • Marketing helps create value
  • Marketing happens in many contexts
  • Marketing can be done by individuals and organizations
  • Marketing focuses on meeting customer needs and wants
  • Marketing involves exchanges of various forms

Satisfying Customer Needs & Wants

  • Needs are basic necessities
  • Wants are how needs get fulfilled
  • Marketers must identify who will buy their products (customer profiles).

Target Markets

  • Target markets define the customer segment a company aims to sell to.
  • Understanding customer groups is critical for success

Entails a Marketing Exchange

  • Marketing exchanges occur between two parties
  • Exchanges are not limited to money for goods/services, but also include information exchange
  • Exchanges can be beneficial for both parties

Marketing Entails an Exchange

  • Goods/services producers (sellers) and customers/consumers (buyers) are involved in the exchange
  • Exchange can involve money and information
  • The process also includes communication and delivery

Marketing Requires Marketing Mix Decisions

  • Marketing mix decisions are critical for success
  • Components include: brand, size, quality, features, packaging, warranty; price, allowances, costs, terms, credit; promotion, advertising, sales promotion; place / marketing channels / distribution strategy ; supply chain, delivery, logistics

Product: Creating Value

  • Products can be tangible goods or services or ideas
  • All three types create value for consumers
  • Example (Rolex watches)

Promotion of Ideas Creates Value

  • Promotion of ideas also involves marketing, which generates value
  • Examples (bicycle safety campaigns)

Price: Transacting Value

  • Price encompasses everything a buyer gives up to get a product or service
  • Includes money, time, and energy

Place: Delivering Value

  • Place encompasses all activities needed to get a product to the customer
  • Supply chain management is key
  • Consideration should be given to where a product should be available to the customer

Place: Marketing Channels Distribution Strategy

  • Marketing channels are ways of distributing products effectively to the right customers.
  • Consideration should be given to how products get to the end customer

Promotion: Communicating Value

  • Communication is key for marketing.
  • Marketing informs, persuades, and reminds potential customers
  • This influences customers opinions
  • Examples: (promoting Oat milk)

Marketing can be performed by both Individuals & Organizations

  • Marketing principles apply to individuals and organizations.
  • It can involve business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) exchange
  • Example: (Swap meets)

Marketing Impacts Many Stakeholders

  • Marketing affects both for-profit and non-profit organizations
  • Marketing plays a significant role in developing economies
  • Marketing affects entire industries

The Four Orientations of Marketing

  • The history of marketing orientations
  • Includes product, sales, and market orientations; and value-based marketing
  • Different orientations reflect different historic approaches to customers

Product Orientation

  • Companies focus on creating and distributing innovative products
  • Little consideration is given to customer needs

Sales Orientation

  • Seeks to sell as many products as possible rather than focusing on the true needs of customers

Market Orientation

  • Focuses on understanding customer wants and needs before designing or selling products/services

Value-Based Orientation

  • Firms prioritize customer needs and wants alongside profits.
  • The "triple bottom line" is a focus: people, profits, planet

How Do Firms Become More Value-Driven?

  • Sharing information is crucial for firms to be more value-driven
  • Balancing benefits and costs is important to ensure cost effective value-driven strategies
  • Building customer relationships is key to sustaining profits
  • Connecting with customers via social media is critical

Sharing Information

  • Sharing and coordinating information is vital for firms
  • Successful firms use this information to anticipate consumer desire to stay competitive in the market

Case in Point: Zara

  • Zara is an example of a company that uses information sharing to improve business
  • Zara understands its customers and can predict demand

Balancing Benefits with Costs

  • A focus on key benefits will create the greatest value
  • Eliminate costs associated with less-important benefits

Building Customer Relationships

  • Long-term view of customer relationships is key
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are important

Connect with Customers Using Social Media

  • Social media plays a key role in connecting with consumers
  • North American firms recognize the importance of social media for marketing

Why is Marketing Important?

  • Businesses must adapt to various impacts to remain viable
  • Adaptability is determined by many aspects, including product innovation and consumer trends
  • Marketing must be adaptable and insightful to generate value
  • Marketing helps businesses expand globally.
  • Marketing enables a business to understand their customers better
  • Marketing enriches society by creating products that cater to consumer wants
  • Marketing provides value to the business

Marketing Expands Firms' Global Presence

  • Companies must adapt to the specific needs and desires of consumers to be successful globally.

Marketing is Pervasive Across Channel Members

  • The supply chain's marketing participants must cater to the customer and end-consumer alike to provide value.
  • Companies must collaborate across the supply chain and value-creation process to build trust and consumer loyalty.

Marketing Enriches Society

  • Marketing practices should be socially conscious
  • Companies that show respect for their customers and the communities where they operate increase trustworthiness and loyalty

Marketing Can Be Entrepreneurial

  • Marketing is just as important for small businesses as it is for large enterprises
  • Innovation in marketing and product development helps small businesses thrive

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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of marketing as outlined in Chapter 1. It discusses the role of marketing, value creation, and strategies essential for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Learn about the various marketing orientations and their significance in consumer engagement.

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