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How does the marketing concept apply to a restaurant's operations?
How does the marketing concept apply to a restaurant's operations?
A restaurant should understand customer preferences and adjust its menu to satisfy those needs, ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability.
Define marketing mix and its significance in marketing strategies.
Define marketing mix and its significance in marketing strategies.
Marketing mix refers to the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) that firms control to influence consumer responses.
What pricing strategy can a restaurant use to remain competitive?
What pricing strategy can a restaurant use to remain competitive?
A restaurant can adopt a penetration pricing strategy by setting prices lower than competitors to attract customers.
What role does promotion play in enhancing a restaurant's competitiveness?
What role does promotion play in enhancing a restaurant's competitiveness?
How can TechPower's marketing mix differ for business versus individual buyers?
How can TechPower's marketing mix differ for business versus individual buyers?
Flashcards
Marketing Concept
Marketing Concept
A company focuses on understanding and meeting customer needs to achieve profitability.
Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
The set of controllable marketing variables used to shape desired responses from the target market. It includes product, price, place, and promotion.
Penetration Pricing
Penetration Pricing
A pricing strategy focusing on setting a low price to attract customers, often with a focus on gaining market share quickly.
Selective Distribution
Selective Distribution
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Sales Promotion
Sales Promotion
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Study Notes
Marketing Strategies for Goods and Services
- Marketing Concept: A company analyzes customer needs and takes actions to satisfy them profitably. A restaurant example, would involve understanding customer preferences and offering a menu that caters to those needs.
Marketing Mix (4Ps)
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Definition: Controllable variables that a company uses to produce desired responses in target markets.
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Elements: Product, Price, Promotion, Place
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Product: Restaurant example: Offering a menu that meets customer taste preferences.
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Price: Setting prices competitive with (or slightly lower than) competitors.
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Promotion: Advertising (online, magazines), and recommendations by staff.
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Place: Extended hours and takeaway services are examples of place strategies.
Marketing Mix for a Low-Priced Tablet
- Product: A low-priced tablet emphasizing basic features, as cost is a key factor.
- Price: Low price to attract customers, using a penetration pricing strategy.
- Place: Selective distribution channels (limited intermediaries) to control costs.
- Promotion: Targeted sales promotion, such as a road show.
Comparing Marketing Strategies for Business Buyers and Individual Buyers
- Business Buyers: Focus on customized products, after-sales services, and quantity discounts.
- Individual Buyers: Aim for standardization, competitive pricing, promotions focused on general buyers.
- Product (Business): Tailored products and services to specific needs.
- Product (Individual): Standardized products suitable for the mass market.
- Price (Business): Negotiations and bulk discounts are important.
- Price (Individual): Competitive prices or slight discounts, attracting individual buyers.
- Promotion (Business): Direct sales, special offers to buyers.
- Promotion (Individual): Mass marketing through the internet, magazines, etc.
- Place (Business): Company visits, sales team, and specialized channels.
- Place (individual): Retail shops, online stores.
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