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What is the core function of a Marketing Plan?
What is the core function of a Marketing Plan?
What are the two levels at which a Marketing Plan usually operates?
What are the two levels at which a Marketing Plan usually operates?
What is the key characteristic of a good Marketing Plan?
What is the key characteristic of a good Marketing Plan?
What is emphasized as important in developing a Marketing Plan?
What is emphasized as important in developing a Marketing Plan?
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What is the relationship between a Marketing Plan and overall business plan?
What is the relationship between a Marketing Plan and overall business plan?
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Developing a Marketing Plan is a costly and time-consuming process.
Developing a Marketing Plan is a costly and time-consuming process.
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Strategic level of a Marketing Plan focuses on executing the marketing tactics.
Strategic level of a Marketing Plan focuses on executing the marketing tactics.
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A Marketing Plan details what you want to accomplish and helps you meet your objectives.
A Marketing Plan details what you want to accomplish and helps you meet your objectives.
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A Marketing Plan does not need to be lengthy to be effective.
A Marketing Plan does not need to be lengthy to be effective.
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Tracking the Marketing Plan in tandem with the overall business plan is not necessary.
Tracking the Marketing Plan in tandem with the overall business plan is not necessary.
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Study Notes
Importance of a Marketing Plan
- Directs and coordinates all marketing efforts within a firm
- Operates at two levels: strategic (identifying overall market play) and tactical (executing the marketing plan)
Components of a Marketing Plan
- Details what you want to accomplish
- Helps achieve business objectives
Characteristics of a Good Marketing Plan
- Carefully researched
- Thoughtfully considered
- Evaluated to help achieve business goals
- Does not need to be long or expensive to be effective
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Test your knowledge of marketing planning with this quiz. Learn about the importance and key components of a marketing plan, and understand how to track it alongside your business plan. This quiz will help you develop a strategic and tactical approach to marketing.
