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What is the primary purpose of marketing?

  • To identify and meet human and social needs. (correct)
  • To focus solely on brand development.
  • To create products that are unnecessary.
  • To maximize profits without considering customer value.

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the process of value creation?

  • Choosing the value.
  • Competing with rivals. (correct)
  • Communicating the value.
  • Providing the value.

What is the primary focus of demographic segmentation?

  • Consumer behaviors and preferences
  • Market division based on age, gender, and income (correct)
  • Lifestyle choices and values of individuals
  • Geographic location of potential customers

How does successful marketing impact job creation?

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What are the 4 Ps involved in providing value?

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Which of the following is an example of geographic segmentation?

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In marketing management, what is meant by 'superior customer value'?

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Behavioral segmentation primarily focuses on which of the following?

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What is a key characteristic of psychographic segmentation?

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Which statement best describes the distinction between needs and wants?

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What is the main purpose of product design?

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What role does market research play in marketing?

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Which of the following is NOT part of evaluating market segments?

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Which pricing strategy involves setting a price based on the competition's pricing?

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What is the significance of branding in marketing?

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What is a characteristic of dynamic pricing?

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Which targeting strategy involves customizing marketing efforts for each segment?

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Which factor is NOT typically considered when setting a pricing policy?

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What is the first step in examining and selecting market segments?

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How can companies determine the compatibility of a market segment with their goals?

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What are direct channels in marketing?

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What type of distribution intensity involves a company being highly selective in where its products are sold?

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Which of the following is NOT a product lifecycle stage?

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What does packaging primarily aim to achieve?

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT critical for a market segment to be considered good?

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Which market segmentation is characterized by lifestyle choices such as being health-conscious or luxury seekers?

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What type of product lasts a long time and does not need to be purchased frequently?

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Which segmentation method involves data that has already been collected for purposes other than the current research?

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Which of the following is an example of servitisation?

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What is typically NOT one of the components identified during market research?

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What is a typical characteristic of light users in market segmentation?

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Which age group is typically included in market segmentation?

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What is a key aspect that influences customer relationships in a business model?

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Which of the following influences how a company generates income from customer segments?

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What defines the key resources needed by a business model?

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Which of the following describes key activities within a business model?

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What is the role of key partnerships in a business model?

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Which aspect is primarily considered in the cost structure of a business model?

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What type of customer segment does BMW focus on as part of its business model?

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Which of the following best represents the value propositions offered by BMW?

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What does Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) aim to achieve?

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Which of the following best describes the role of public relations in promotion?

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What is a primary characteristic of sales promotions?

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Which component of the Business Model Canvas identifies the different groups a business intends to serve?

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What does 'Value Propositions' refer to in the context of the Business Model Canvas?

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Which of the following represents direct marketing?

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In the expanded marketing mix, what does 'People' refer to?

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What is NOT a tool included in the promotional mix?

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Flashcards

What is Marketing?

The process by which organizations create value for customers and receive value in return. It involves identifying and fulfilling human and social needs. It's about creating demand, building strong brands and customer loyalty.

Two Levels of Marketing

Marketing as knowledge refers to strategic planning and understanding customer needs, while marketing as practice refers to the tactical execution of marketing actions.

Needs in Marketing

The basic human requirements for survival such as air, food, water, clothing, and shelter.

Wants in Marketing

Specific objects or services that satisfy needs.

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Demand in Marketing

Wants for specific products backed by the ability to pay.

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Marketing Management

The art and science of choosing target markets and building relationships with customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value.

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Process of Value Creation

The process of creating value for the customer by choosing the right value proposition, providing the value through products and services, and communicating that value to the customer.

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The Marketing Environment

The marketing environment comprises all the factors influencing the success of a business, including internal, external, and competitive factors.

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Product Design

Designing products that meet customer needs and preferences.

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Branding

Developing a strong brand identity to differentiate products.

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Price

The amount of money customers must pay to acquire a product or service.

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Cost-Plus Pricing

Adding a markup to the cost of producing the product.

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Value-Based Pricing

Setting prices based on the perceived value to the customer.

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Place

The distribution channels used to deliver the product to customers.

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Direct Channels

Selling directly to customers without intermediaries.

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Indirect Channels

Using intermediaries such as wholesalers, distributors, and retailers to reach customers.

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What is promotion?

Activities used to communicate a product's value and persuade customers to buy.

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What is Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)?

Combining various promotional tools to deliver a consistent message.

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What is the promotional mix?

A combination of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing.

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What is advertising?

Using paid media to reach a large audience.

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What is sales promotion?

Short-term incentives to encourage purchases.

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What is public relations?

Building a positive image and managing relationships with the public.

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What is personal selling?

Direct interaction between sales representatives and customers.

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What is direct marketing?

Communicating directly with targeted customers to generate a response.

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Demographic Segmentation

Dividing customers into groups based on characteristics like age, gender, income, education, occupation, and family size.

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Geographic Segmentation

Dividing customers into groups based on where they live, such as countries, regions, cities, or neighborhoods.

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Psychographic Segmentation

Dividing customers into groups based on their lifestyles, personality traits, values, opinions, and interests.

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Behavioral Segmentation

Dividing customers into groups based on their behavior, such as purchase history, brand loyalty, usage rate, and benefits sought.

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Identifying Segments

The process of researching and analyzing data to uncover potential customer segments based on chosen segmentation criteria.

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Evaluating Segments

Assessing the size, growth potential, profitability, accessibility, and compatibility of each customer segment.

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Targeting Strategy

Choosing a targeting strategy (undifferentiated, differentiated, concentrated, or micromarketing) based on segment evaluation.

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Positioning Strategy

Developing a positioning strategy to differentiate the product or service in the selected segments.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing the market into smaller groups of customers with similar needs and wants.

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Measurable Segment

The ability to measure the size, characteristics, and purchasing power of a market segment.

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Accessible Segment

Ability to reach and serve a market segment through marketing and distribution channels.

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Substantial Segment

A market segment large and profitable enough to warrant targeted marketing efforts.

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Differentiable Segment

A market segment with distinct characteristics and responses to different marketing strategies.

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Actionable Segment

A market segment that allows for the development of effective marketing programs to attract and serve customers.

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Servitization

The process of adding services to traditional product offerings to enhance value.

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Product

The goods or services provided by a business to fulfill customer needs and desires.

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Customer Relationships

The different relationships a business builds with its customer groups.

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Revenue Streams

The ways a company earns money from its customer segments.

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Key Resources

The most important assets a business needs to function.

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Key Activities

The most important tasks a company must do to succeed.

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Key Partnerships

The network of suppliers and partners that help a business model work.

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Cost Structure

The main costs associated with operating a business model.

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Customer Segments

The groups of people a business focuses on providing value to.

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Value Propositions

The benefits or solutions a company offers to its customers.

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Study Notes

Marketing Overview

  • Marketing is a process by which organizations create value for customers to receive value in return.
  • This involves identifying and meeting human and social needs.
  • Marketing ability is crucial for financial success.
  • Marketing builds demand for products and services creating jobs and increasing brand loyalty.
  • Marketing creates intangible assets that improve the value of a company.

Process of Value Creation

  • Choosing the value (Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning)
  • Providing the value (4Ps product, price, place)
  • Communicating the value (4Ps promotion)

Fundamental Vocabulary

  • Needs: Basic human requirements (air, food, water, clothing, shelter)
  • Wants: Specific objects that fulfil a need
  • Demand: Wants backed by the ability to pay
  • Value, satisfaction, quality
  • Exchange, Transactions, Relationships
  • Markets, Marketing Systems

Marketing Management

  • Art and science of choosing target markets and growing customers.
  • Developing marketing strategies & plans
  • Capturing marketing insights
  • Connecting with customers
  • Building strong brands
  • Creating, delivering and communicating value
  • Creating successful and long-term growth

Marketing Environment

  • Understanding Opportunities & Threats
  • Opportunities: new market trends, customer needs, technological advancement
  • Threats: new competitors, regulatory changes, and economic downturns
  • Strategic Decision Making: Making strategic decisions based on a thorough understanding of factors.
  • Adaptability: Adapting marketing strategies to changing environmental conditions.
  • Competitive Advantage: Staying ahead of competitors
  • Customer Focus: Marketing strategies align with customer preferences and behaviours

PESTEL Analysis

  • A method for analysing marketing environment
  • Used to identify opportunities and threats relevant for a company.

Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning

  • Market Segmentation: Dividing a market into smaller groups based on shared characteristics (demographic, geographic, psychographic, behavioral) to tailor marketing strategies.
  • Methods:
    • Demographic (age, gender, income)
    • Geographic (countries, regions)
    • Psychographic (lifestyle, personality)
    • Behavioral (usage rate, benefits sought)
  • Examining & Selecting Segments: Identifying segments, evaluating segments (size, growth, profitability, accessibility, compatibility), and selecting segments (targeting strategy, positioning).
  • Characteristics of Good Segments: Measurable, Accessible, Substantial, Differentiable, Actionable.

Market Research

  • Any organized effort to gather information about target markets or customers.
  • Identifying potential segments, understanding customer needs and characteristics, evaluating segments, selecting segments, and building marketing strategies.
  • Methods: Primary data (qualitative and quantitative), Secondary data (readily available)

The Marketing Mix (4Ps)

  • Product: Goods or services offered by a business to satisfy customer needs and wants. Types:
  • Non-durable Goods
  • Durable Goods
  • Services
  • Price: Amount customers pay for a product.
    • Pricing Mechanisms: Cost-plus, value-based, competition-based, dynamic.
  • Place (Distribution): Channels used to deliver a product to customers.
    • Types: Direct, Indirect, Multi-Channel
    • Decisions: Channel selection, distribution intensity, logistics
  • Promotion: Activities to communicate value and persuade customers to buy.
    • Types: Integrated marketing communications (IMC), promotional mix (advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, direct marketing, public relations)

Marketing Mix (Extended 4Ps)

  • People: Employees and staff
  • Process: The steps involved to deliver the product or service.
  • Physical evidence: the physical representation of a service
  • Productivity: the output per unit of input

Business Model Canvas (BMC)

  • A strategic management tool to visualize and develop business models.
  • Components: Customer segments, value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key activities, key resources, key partnerships, cost structure

Value Proposition (VP)

  • Unique value offered to customers, solves a problem and fulfils their needs.
  • Use clear and concise language.
  • Highlight the benefits to the customer that your company provides.
  • Focus on how your company stands out from competitors.

Tips for creating a Value Proposition

  • Clearly define your target customer.
  • Understand the problem your target customer faces.

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Test your knowledge of fundamental marketing concepts with this quiz. From the 4 Ps to segmentation strategies, explore how marketing creates value and impacts job creation. Assess your understanding of customer needs and market research principles.

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