Marketing Planning Overview
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What company is featured in the case study?

Crepes and Waffles

What type of restaurant is Crepes and Waffles?

French-style crêpe restaurant

Crepes and Waffles is a non-profit organization.

False (B)

What is the main social impact that Crepes and Waffles focuses on?

<p>Actively employing single mothers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides employing single mothers, what other social or environmental practice does Crepes and Waffles promote?

<p>Climate-resilient farming practices in Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Crepes and Waffles most famous for?

<p>Its brunch menu</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the first Crepes and Waffles restaurant opened?

<p>1980</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Crepes and Waffles restaurants are there currently?

<p>120</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key factor allowed Crepes and Waffles to establish a niche market in Colombia when they first opened?

<p>The lack of brunch restaurants</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Crepes and Waffles differentiate themselves from competitors?

<p>By hiring mostly women, who are often the heads of households, and by providing stable employment contracts, health benefits for staff and their families, and education and art programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Customers are more likely to choose Crepes and Waffles because of the company's dedication to social values.

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

What is the most recent marketing strategy that Crepes and Waffles has adopted?

<p>Sustainable environmental practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific sustainable practice is Crepes and Waffles implementing?

<p>Sourcing products locally and serving seasonal food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Crepes and Waffles' marketing strategy can be described as well-developed and resilient.

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

What is a marketing plan?

<p>A document that outlines the entire marketing process of a business.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements are included in the marketing plan?

<p>The marketing objective (A), The marketing budget (B), Marketing strategies (C), Control tools (D), Market research (E), Segmentation and the target market (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in creating a marketing plan?

<p>Identifying corporate business goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing marketing objectives?

<p>To determine the appropriate level of spending on marketing goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of market research?

<p>To determine the target market</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall aim of developing the marketing mix?

<p>To meet the needs of the target market and achieve the overall marketing objective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of control tools in marketing?

<p>To evaluate the success of the marketing mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the marketing objective?

<p>To provide direction for the marketing function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Achieving the marketing objective will also help the company to achieve its overall business objectives.

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

What is a budget?

<p>The amount of money that has been allocated to a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for setting a marketing budget?

<p>Market-based (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in an objective-based marketing budget?

<p>The marketing objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do sales-based budgets allocate marketing funds?

<p>By allocating a fixed percentage of the company's sales revenue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of an incremental-based marketing budget?

<p>The previous year's marketing budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of objective-based budgets?

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What does market segmentation involve?

<p>Breaking consumers into groups that have similar characteristics and needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of market segmentation?

<p>To analyze the most profitable market segments to serve with a product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after identifying target markets in market segmentation?

<p>Developing marketing strategies to fulfill those needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element that market research gathers?

<p>Information about consumers' needs, tastes, habits and preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is market research essential for market-oriented companies?

<p>It is the basis of all decision making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of effective market research?

<p>Identifying new opportunities that can lead to increased sales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are marketing strategies?

<p>Long-term actions that aim to achieve the marketing objective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the marketing mix often referred to as?

<p>The seven Ps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal function of control tools in marketing?

<p>To assess whether marketing strategies have been successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are sources for gathering data for control tools?

<p>Surveys and focus groups (B), The number of repeat customers (C), Sales revenue and profit data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Marketing should be viewed as a static process.

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

Control tools can help provide the basis for the next set of marketing objectives.

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What does segmentation involve?

<p>Splitting a population into groups of people with similar needs or characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a target market?

<p>The consumer segment at which a business aims its marketing messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are methods of market segmentation?

<p>Psychographic segmentation (A), Demographic segmentation (B), Geographic segmentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does geographic segmentation consider?

<p>Region and continent, country, state and country region, urban and rural settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspects does demographic segmentation focus on?

<p>Age, gender, socio-economic group, religion, ethnicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of psychographic segmentation?

<p>Lifestyle and personal interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are advantages of market segmentation?

<p>Design suitable products for specific groups in order to increase sales and profits (A), Identify gaps and opportunities in markets (B), Reduce the waste of resources (C), Diversify and spread risks targeting different consumer segments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does targeting refer to in marketing?

<p>Selecting the most appropriate segment for a marketing campaign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Targeting can sometimes involve a larger group of individuals.

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

How do niche markets differ from mass markets in terms of competition?

<p>Niche markets are characterized by less competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to success in niche markets?

<p>Listening to the needs of the target market and designing products that meet those specific needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of operating in a niche market, despite the smaller customer base?

<p>Customer loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Targeting niche markets generally leads to high quantities of sales.

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Which of the following are examples of niche markets?

<p>Luxury goods within the larger clothing market (A), Niche sports, such as wakeboarding or horse riding (B), Local shops that have a close relationship with their customers (C), Equipment designed for left-handed people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mass markets are characterized by the production of goods in very large quantities.

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Products sold in mass markets are typically more expensive than products sold in niche markets.

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

Mass markets often use a different marketing mix for different consumer groups.

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

What is the key factor that drives high quantities of sales in mass markets?

<p>Target markets are likely to be large.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by mass market businesses?

<p>Intense competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of advertising do larger companies often use to target mass markets?

<p>Above the line promotional activities, such as television advertising.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are advantages of mass marketing?

<p>Large market and potentially higher revenues (A), Low per unit production and marketing costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are disadvantages of niche marketing?

<p>Little growth potential (A), High per unit cost (B), Less reach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Airbnb be characterized as a niche market?

<p>The company initially targeted young, tech-savvy, budget-conscious travelers looking for short-term rentals in mostly urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are ways Airbnb is segmenting the market?

<p>Accessibility (A), Income (B), Geography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Marketing plan

A strategic plan that outlines how a business will achieve its marketing goals.

Marketing objective

The goal a business sets for its marketing efforts.

Marketing budget

A specific amount of money allocated to marketing activities.

Market segmentation

The process of dividing customers into groups based on shared characteristics.

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Target market

The specific group of customers a business targets with its marketing efforts.

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Market research

The process of gathering information about customer needs, preferences, and behaviors.

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Marketing strategies

Long-term actions designed to achieve marketing objectives.

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Marketing mix

The combination of elements used to market a product or service, including product, price, place, promotion, people, processes, and physical evidence.

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Control tools

Methods used to assess the effectiveness of marketing strategies.

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Product positioning map

A visual representation that shows how competitors position their brands in the consumer's mind.

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Niche market

A market catered to a small group with specific needs or interests.

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Mass market

A market selling products to a large, undifferentiated group.

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Geographic segmentation

Dividing the population into groups based on geographic location.

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Demographic segmentation

Dividing the population into groups based on demographic characteristics.

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Psychographic segmentation

Dividing the population into groups based on lifestyle and personal interests.

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Customer profiling

A method for creating targeted marketing campaigns based on customer profiles.

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Targeting

The process of selecting the most appropriate target market for a marketing campaign.

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Positioning

The practice of creating a unique position for a brand in the consumer's mind.

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Crepes and Waffles

A positive stakeholder in the community.

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Sustainability

The ability to meet the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Local sourcing

The practice of sourcing ingredients from local producers.

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Seasonality

The availability of ingredients based on the season.

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Biodiversity

The variety of life on Earth.

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Social enterprise

A business that combines social and environmental goals with profit-making.

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Regenerative practices

Practices that help to regenerate and improve the environment.

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Marketing audit

A company's marketing audit involves assessing its current situation and identifying its desired future state.

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Market analysis

The process of understanding the market and identifying opportunities for growth.

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Marketing framework

A visual representation that shows the relationships between various marketing elements.

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Objective-based budget

Setting a budget based on the estimated cost of achieving the marketing objective.

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Sales-based budget

Setting a budget as a fixed percentage of sales revenue.

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Incremental budget

Setting a budget based on the previous year's budget with a percentage increase for inflation.

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Study Notes

Marketing Planning

  • Marketing planning is a document outlining a business's entire marketing process.
  • Key elements of a marketing plan include:
    • Marketing objective
    • Marketing budget
    • Target market segmentation
    • Market research
    • Marketing strategies
    • Control tools

Crepes and Waffles

  • Crepes and Waffles is a Colombian social enterprise restaurant using a French style menu.
  • It actively employs single mothers.
  • It promotes climate-resilient farming practices in Colombia.
  • Crepes and Waffles was founded in the 1980s.
  • It has 120 restaurants in Brazil, Panama, Mexico, Chile, and Venezuela.
  • The business initially identified a gap in the market for brunch restaurants in Colombia.
  • It differentiates itself through employee support policies, including stable contracts, health benefits, and educational/art programs.
  • The business strives to be a positive stakeholder in its community.
  • Recent strategies focus on sustainable practices by sourcing local products and offering seasonal food, promoting Colombia's biodiversity.

Marketing Mix

  • The marketing mix includes product, price, place, promotion, people, processes, and physical evidence.
  • These are referred to as the "seven Ps."

Marketing Objective

  • The marketing objective directs marketing function.
  • Achieving the objective helps the company achieve its overall business objectives.

Marketing Budget

  • A marketing budget is the amount of money allocated to a task.
  • Budget methods can be:
    • Objective-based: estimates budget for achieving marketing objectives.
    • Sales-based: fixed percentage of sales revenue allocated to marketing.
    • Incremental-based: previous year’s budget plus inflation adjustments.
  • Objective-based budgets are the most flexible because they don't limit spending; other methods limit spending based on historical performance.

Segmentation & Target Market

  • Market segmentation involves grouping consumers with similar characteristics and needs.
  • Segmentation allows businesses to analyze profitable segments to serve with their product.
  • Once markets are identified, strategies can be made to fulfill needs.
  • Segmentation methods can include:
    • Geographic: region, country, state/country region, urban/rural
    • Demographic: age, gender, socio-economic groups, religion, ethnicity
    • Psychographic: lifestyle, personal interests

Market Research

  • Market research gathers information about consumer needs, tastes, habits, and preferences to help marketing decisions.
  • For market-oriented companies, market research serves as the basis for all decision-making.
  • Effective market research helps companies identify new opportunities, leading to increased sales.

Control Tools

  • Control tools assess the success of marketing strategies.
  • Data sources can include:
    • Sales revenue/profit data
    • Number of repeat customers
    • Surveys and focus groups

Marketing Cycle

  • Marketing is an ongoing process needing continuous updated plans.
  • Control tools provide information on objective attainment and help define next objectives for a continuous marketing plan.

Market Segmentation - Advantages

  • Identifying gaps and opportunities in markets
  • Designing suitable products for specific groups
  • Reducing resource waste
  • Diversifying and spreading risks
  • Targeting different consumer segments

Activity

  • Same company - different target market

Targeting

  • Targeting refers to selecting appropriate segments for marketing campaigns.
  • Segments can vary, such as by specific demographics.
  • Larger groups including mass market products (e.g., milk, snacks) or smaller niche markets (e.g., exclusive high-end fashion).

Marketing & Markets

  • Markets, based on size, can be niche or mass.
  • Niche markets target small segments, while mass markets target larger segments.
  • Niche markets have less competition, allowing higher prices, although sales quantities may be low.
  • Mass markets face high competition, resulting in lower profit margins, although sales quantities may be high.

Niche Market Examples

  • Dietary products (e.g., wheat-free bread)
  • Clothing stores for specific heights
  • Specialized sports equipment

Niche Markets - Disadvantages

  • Limited marketing budgets may force them to target niche markets
  • Fewer competition, a well defined target market
  • More cost-effective below the line promotional messages

Niche Market Success

  • Businesses must understand target markets' needs to design products meeting those needs.
  • Competition is minimized, leading to high customer loyalty and potential for higher prices.

Mass Market Examples

  • Supermarkets (food products)
  • Toothpaste, coffee, shampoo, detergents

Mass Markets - Advantages

  • Mass production leads to lower per-unit production & marketing costs.
  • Economies of scale
  • Single marketing mix for a broader market

Mass Markets - Disadvantages

  • High costs to reach larger numbers of consumers
  • Increased competition
  • Low profit margins

Airbnb

  • Airbnb's market was initially characterized as a niche market, targeting tech-savvy, budget-conscious travelers for short-term rentals in urban areas.
  • Airbnb now segments its market by income, geography, and accessibility.

Product Positioning Maps

  • Visual representations of how competitors position their brands.
  • Usually displayed with two attributes (e.g., price and quality).
  • Can be used as a marketing tool to identify market segments with unmet needs.

Positioning Map - Usages

  • Identifying gaps in market
  • Understanding competitors
  • Launching new products

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This quiz covers the essential components of marketing planning, including objectives, budget, target market segmentation, and strategies. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective marketing management and business success. Additionally, the quiz briefly examines the social enterprise Crepes and Waffles' unique approach to business and community engagement.

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