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What is a key requirement for a successful exchange between two parties?
What is a key requirement for a successful exchange between two parties?
Which component of the Marketing Mix focuses on setting price points and payment terms?
Which component of the Marketing Mix focuses on setting price points and payment terms?
What evolution in marketing emphasizes understanding consumer needs above all?
What evolution in marketing emphasizes understanding consumer needs above all?
In which type of exchange do businesses sell directly to consumers?
In which type of exchange do businesses sell directly to consumers?
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What is the ultimate goal of effective marketing as stated in the content?
What is the ultimate goal of effective marketing as stated in the content?
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What is the primary focus of a marketing strategy when identifying a firm's target market?
What is the primary focus of a marketing strategy when identifying a firm's target market?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the macro strategies to develop a sustainable competitive advantage?
Which of the following is NOT one of the macro strategies to develop a sustainable competitive advantage?
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In evaluating a marketing strategy, which phase is focused on assessing performance and taking corrective actions?
In evaluating a marketing strategy, which phase is focused on assessing performance and taking corrective actions?
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Which component of the marketing mix focuses on setting a price that reflects the value perceived by customers?
Which component of the marketing mix focuses on setting a price that reflects the value perceived by customers?
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What do vision and mission statements primarily help define for a business?
What do vision and mission statements primarily help define for a business?
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What is the primary goal of marketers in relation to product obsolescence?
What is the primary goal of marketers in relation to product obsolescence?
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How does skimpflation affect consumer relationships?
How does skimpflation affect consumer relationships?
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Cultural pollution in marketing can make products feel cheaper but also more accessible. Which of the following is an example of this?
Cultural pollution in marketing can make products feel cheaper but also more accessible. Which of the following is an example of this?
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Which aspect is NOT part of a marketing strategy?
Which aspect is NOT part of a marketing strategy?
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What does deliberate obsolescence in marketing aim to achieve?
What does deliberate obsolescence in marketing aim to achieve?
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Study Notes
Marketing Strategy Components
- A marketing strategy identifies a company's target market, sets a marketing mix, and defines the strategy's goals to gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
- The marketing mix, often referred to as the 4 Ps, includes: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage
- Four macro strategies can lead to sustainable competitive advantages: Customer excellence, operational excellence, locational excellence, and product excellence.
Strategic Planning Phases
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Planning
- Defining the business's vision and mission.
- Performing a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).
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Implementing
- Using segmentation, targeting, and positioning methods to identify and evaluate opportunities.
- Utilizing the marketing mix to support these opportunities.
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Controlling
- Evaluating marketing strategy performance.
- Taking corrective actions as needed.
Vision & Mission Statements
- Answer these questions when crafting a vision or mission statement:
- What type of business are we in?
- What do we need to do to accomplish our goals and objectives?
Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
- Segmentation involves dividing a market into segments.
- Targeting involves selecting specific segments to focus on.
- Positioning involves tailoring the marketing mix to meet the specific needs of the chosen target market.
Importance of Value Creation
- The power of the internet has significantly impacted marketing.
- Value creation is crucial for business success in today's market.
Implementing the 4Ps
- Implement the 4 Ps for each product based on the perceived value of the target market.
- Allocate resources effectively for goods and services strategically.
Pricing Strategies
- Competitor-based pricing: Setting prices relative to competitors.
- Cost-based pricing: Setting prices based on the cost of production, factoring in a profit margin.
- Value-based pricing: Setting prices based on the perceived value of the product to the consumer, considering factors like quality and uniqueness.
Exchange
- Key aspects of exchange include:
- Both parties involved must benefit from the exchange.
- Exchange should be based on mutual benefit.
- Parties need to be able to communicate and connect.
- Both parties need to have something valuable that each other desires.
- Exchange can involve various parties:
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
- Consumer to Consumer
The Marketing Mix (4Ps)
- Product: Focuses on product development, branding, features, quality, packaging, and warranty.
- Price: Determines pricing strategies, discounts, payment terms, and credit options.
- Place: Defines distribution channels, logistics, and supply chain management, including online and physical storefronts.
- Promotion: Includes advertising, sales promotions, public relations, and various types of direct marketing.
Aim of Marketing
- Aim of marketing is to make selling unnecessary.
- Understanding consumer needs and wants allows businesses to deliver seamlessly, removing any persuasion from the process.
Evolution of Marketing
- Production Orientation: Focusing on producing goods faster and cheaper.
- Sales Orientation: Convincing consumers to purchase more through persuasion techniques.
- Marketing Orientation: Understanding consumer needs and offering superior solutions to meet those needs.
- Customer Relationship Orientation: Keeping dissatisfied customers within a consumer relationship.
Skimpflation
- Companies maintain product quantity and price while reducing quality to manage costs.
- This allows for cost savings without dramatically impacting the product's perceived value to the consumer.
Planned Obsolescence
- Companies intentionally limit product lifespans to drive consumer demand and encourage repeat purchases.
- Examples include slowing down older iPhones to encourage upgrades to newer models.
Perceived Obsolescence
- Consumers perceive a product as outdated, not meeting their needs anymore, or no longer fashionable.
- Examples include fast fashion trends, where items are replaced quickly as new styles emerge.
Cultural Pollution
- Critics argue that marketing activities can make products feel cheaper and lessen the cultural significance of locations.
- Example: McDonald's presence in Vatican City - offering accessibility and convenience, but potentially impacting the overall historical context.
Marketing Strategy
- A marketing strategy defines how a company approaches the market. It sets direction, outlines goals, and focuses on differentiation and competition strategies.
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Test your knowledge on the essential components of marketing strategy, including the marketing mix and sustainable competitive advantage. Explore the phases of strategic planning and how to effectively implement and control marketing efforts.
