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What is the primary role of marketing in an organization?
Creates awareness and understanding of a company's products or services among its target audience, identifies and satisfies customer needs and wants, generates revenue and contributes to the company's growth, facilitates exchange between the organization and its customers, and helps to build and maintain a company's brand identity.
What are the two main types of influences that affect marketing?
Internal Influences (company culture and values, product and service offerings, organizational structure and resources) and External Influences (market trends and competition, economic and political environment, social and cultural factors, technological advancements).
What is the primary purpose of marketing research?
Gathering and analyzing data to understand customer needs and preferences and identifying market opportunities and challenges.
What does the STP framework comprise in marketing?
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What are the four elements of the Marketing Mix?
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What is the primary goal of a marketing strategy?
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What is the purpose of performance measurement and evaluation in marketing?
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What is the primary objective of marketing mix optimization?
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Study Notes
Role of Marketing
- Creates awareness and understanding of a company's products or services among its target audience
- Identifies and satisfies customer needs and wants
- Generates revenue and contributes to the company's growth
- Facilitates exchange between the organization and its customers
- Helps to build and maintain a company's brand identity
Influences of Marketing
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Internal Influences:
- Company culture and values
- Product and service offerings
- Organizational structure and resources
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External Influences:
- Market trends and competition
- Economic and political environment
- Social and cultural factors
- Technological advancements
Marketing Processes
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Marketing Research:
- Gathering and analyzing data to understand customer needs and preferences
- Identifying market opportunities and challenges
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Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP):
- Dividing a market into distinct groups based on demographics, needs, and behaviors
- Selecting target markets to serve
- Creating a unique position in the target market
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Marketing Mix (4Ps):
- Product: Developing and managing products or services
- Price: Determining the price of products or services
- Promotion: Communicating the value of products or services
- Place: Managing the distribution and availability of products or services
Marketing Processes (continued)
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Marketing Strategy:
- Developing a comprehensive plan to achieve marketing objectives
- Allocating resources to support marketing efforts
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Performance Measurement and Evaluation:
- Tracking and assessing marketing performance
- Identifying areas for improvement and optimizing marketing strategies
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Marketing Mix Optimization:
- Continuously refining and adjusting the marketing mix to achieve desired results
- Ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and target market needs
Role of Marketing
- Creates awareness and understanding of a company's products or services among its target audience
- Identifies and satisfies customer needs and wants
- Generates revenue and contributes to the company's growth
- Facilitates exchange between the organization and its customers
- Helps to build and maintain a company's brand identity
Influences of Marketing
Internal Influences
- Company culture and values influence marketing decisions
- Product and service offerings impact marketing strategies
- Organizational structure and resources affect marketing efforts
External Influences
- Market trends and competition shape marketing strategies
- Economic and political environment impact marketing decisions
- Social and cultural factors influence marketing efforts
- Technological advancements shape marketing strategies and tactics
Marketing Processes
Marketing Research
- Gathering and analyzing data to understand customer needs and preferences
- Identifying market opportunities and challenges
Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP)
- Dividing a market into distinct groups based on demographics, needs, and behaviors
- Selecting target markets to serve
- Creating a unique position in the target market
Marketing Mix (4Ps)
Product
- Developing and managing products or services
Price
- Determining the price of products or services
Promotion
- Communicating the value of products or services
Place
- Managing the distribution and availability of products or services
Marketing Strategy
- Developing a comprehensive plan to achieve marketing objectives
- Allocating resources to support marketing efforts
Performance Measurement and Evaluation
- Tracking and assessing marketing performance
- Identifying areas for improvement and optimizing marketing strategies
Marketing Mix Optimization
- Continuously refining and adjusting the marketing mix to achieve desired results
- Ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and target market needs
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