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Questions and Answers
What is a key characteristic of niche targeting in modern marketing?
What is a key characteristic of niche targeting in modern marketing?
- Emphasis on broad audience reach
- Development of generic advertising messages
- Use of mass marketing techniques
- Focus on specialized campaigns for smaller segments (correct)
How has SEO impacted marketing strategies according to the discussion of online retail?
How has SEO impacted marketing strategies according to the discussion of online retail?
- It eliminates the need for content marketing
- It focuses solely on pricing strategies
- It encourages the use of traditional print advertising
- It optimizes for search engines to discover niche products (correct)
What aspect of marketing is enhanced through personalization in campaigns?
What aspect of marketing is enhanced through personalization in campaigns?
- Reducing engagement with potential customers
- Standardizing messaging across all channels
- Targeting larger, general audience groups
- Catering to specific preferences of small groups (correct)
Which of the following best reflects the shift in marketing approaches mentioned in the example of online retail?
Which of the following best reflects the shift in marketing approaches mentioned in the example of online retail?
Which of these factors is a significant impact on marketing in the context of online retail?
Which of these factors is a significant impact on marketing in the context of online retail?
What is the primary focus when analyzing competitors' strategies?
What is the primary focus when analyzing competitors' strategies?
Which factor should not be considered when selecting competitors to attack or avoid?
Which factor should not be considered when selecting competitors to attack or avoid?
What is the purpose of competitive simulations in strategic marketing?
What is the purpose of competitive simulations in strategic marketing?
What does scenario planning primarily analyze?
What does scenario planning primarily analyze?
Which of the following best describes the function of war rooms in competitive intelligence?
Which of the following best describes the function of war rooms in competitive intelligence?
When assessing competitors' strengths and weaknesses, which area is considered least relevant?
When assessing competitors' strengths and weaknesses, which area is considered least relevant?
What is a key strategy involved in estimating competitors’ reactions?
What is a key strategy involved in estimating competitors’ reactions?
What type of team typically operates in a war room setting?
What type of team typically operates in a war room setting?
What is a primary goal of crowdsourcing campaigns?
What is a primary goal of crowdsourcing campaigns?
How can external endorsements be utilized in marketing?
How can external endorsements be utilized in marketing?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Blue Ocean strategies'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Blue Ocean strategies'?
What does the term 'business model generation' refer to?
What does the term 'business model generation' refer to?
What is the role of marketing in crowdsourcing?
What is the role of marketing in crowdsourcing?
Why might a business employ disruptive innovation?
Why might a business employ disruptive innovation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of leveraging external endorsements?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of leveraging external endorsements?
What is meant by 'reinvention' in competitive strategies?
What is meant by 'reinvention' in competitive strategies?
What is a primary focus of the module on Market & Competition?
What is a primary focus of the module on Market & Competition?
Which aspect of marketing is highlighted in the module related to customer insights?
Which aspect of marketing is highlighted in the module related to customer insights?
What does the module suggest about responsible marketing?
What does the module suggest about responsible marketing?
Which of the following is emphasized as an important trend in modern marketing?
Which of the following is emphasized as an important trend in modern marketing?
What innovative approach is explored in the context of emerging technology?
What innovative approach is explored in the context of emerging technology?
What does the course outline suggest about customer centricity?
What does the course outline suggest about customer centricity?
In what context is resilient marketing discussed in the module?
In what context is resilient marketing discussed in the module?
Which of the following aspects is included in the basics of marketing strategy?
Which of the following aspects is included in the basics of marketing strategy?
What role does brand purpose play in modern marketing, according to the module?
What role does brand purpose play in modern marketing, according to the module?
Which topic is associated with the digital and social aspect of marketing?
Which topic is associated with the digital and social aspect of marketing?
What does sustainable competitive advantage refer to?
What does sustainable competitive advantage refer to?
Which of the following is NOT an example of competitive advantage?
Which of the following is NOT an example of competitive advantage?
How can smaller firms use competitive advantage effectively?
How can smaller firms use competitive advantage effectively?
What effect does brand loyalty have on competitive advantage?
What effect does brand loyalty have on competitive advantage?
Which statement best describes a competitive strategy that captures market share?
Which statement best describes a competitive strategy that captures market share?
What is a potential outcome of maintaining a competitive advantage?
What is a potential outcome of maintaining a competitive advantage?
Which of the following strategies is NOT aligned with creating competitive advantage?
Which of the following strategies is NOT aligned with creating competitive advantage?
In what way can a dominant firm sustain its competitive advantage?
In what way can a dominant firm sustain its competitive advantage?
What competitive strategy focuses on being the most competitive on cost in an entire market?
What competitive strategy focuses on being the most competitive on cost in an entire market?
In the framework of differentiation, what aspect is primarily highlighted?
In the framework of differentiation, what aspect is primarily highlighted?
Which competitive strategy is primarily targeted at a niche specific segment?
Which competitive strategy is primarily targeted at a niche specific segment?
What are the three Value Disciplines that provide a competitive advantage according to Treacy and Wiersema?
What are the three Value Disciplines that provide a competitive advantage according to Treacy and Wiersema?
What is the primary focus of companies that excel in Operational Excellence?
What is the primary focus of companies that excel in Operational Excellence?
What does the 'winner takes it all' principle primarily relate to in competitive strategy?
What does the 'winner takes it all' principle primarily relate to in competitive strategy?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Customer Intimacy'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Customer Intimacy'?
What is a potential risk of using a single competitive strategy?
What is a potential risk of using a single competitive strategy?
What leads to a competitive advantage in the context of effective strategy combination?
What leads to a competitive advantage in the context of effective strategy combination?
In what scenarios might 'Digital disruptors' represent a challenge for traditional industries?
In what scenarios might 'Digital disruptors' represent a challenge for traditional industries?
Which of the following strategies is not a part of Treacy and Wiersema's framework?
Which of the following strategies is not a part of Treacy and Wiersema's framework?
What is the focus of Product Leadership within the new competitive strategy model?
What is the focus of Product Leadership within the new competitive strategy model?
What is meant by 'Best solution' in competitive strategy terms?
What is meant by 'Best solution' in competitive strategy terms?
Flashcards
Competitive advantage
Competitive advantage
The special factors that make a company better than its competitors in a specific market.
Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Sustainable Competitive Advantage
A competitive advantage that allows a company to maintain its edge over competitors for an extended period of time.
Concentrated market
Concentrated market
A type of market where there are very few players, giving the company a lot of power to influence decisions.
Competitive market
Competitive market
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Differentiation
Differentiation
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Cost leadership
Cost leadership
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Focus strategy
Focus strategy
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Growth strategy
Growth strategy
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Competitor analysis
Competitor analysis
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Competitor strategy analysis
Competitor strategy analysis
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Competitor reaction estimation
Competitor reaction estimation
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Competitor selection
Competitor selection
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Competitive intelligence
Competitive intelligence
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Scenario planning
Scenario planning
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Competitive simulation
Competitive simulation
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War room
War room
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Niche Targeting
Niche Targeting
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Shifting from mass marketing to specialized campaigns
Shifting from mass marketing to specialized campaigns
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SEO/Content Marketing for Niche Products
SEO/Content Marketing for Niche Products
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Personalization of Campaigns
Personalization of Campaigns
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Shifting from Mass Marketing to Niche Targeting
Shifting from Mass Marketing to Niche Targeting
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Marketing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
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Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
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Brand Positioning
Brand Positioning
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Customer Centricity
Customer Centricity
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Market Research
Market Research
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Market Monitoring
Market Monitoring
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Marketing Channel Selection
Marketing Channel Selection
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Marketing Message Integration
Marketing Message Integration
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Marketing Optimization
Marketing Optimization
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Crowdsourcing Campaigns
Crowdsourcing Campaigns
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Leveraging External Endorsements
Leveraging External Endorsements
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Reinvention
Reinvention
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Blue Ocean Strategies
Blue Ocean Strategies
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Business Model Generation
Business Model Generation
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Competitive Strategies
Competitive Strategies
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Disruptive Innovation
Disruptive Innovation
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New Strategic Thinking
New Strategic Thinking
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Cost Leadership (Broad)
Cost Leadership (Broad)
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Differentiation (Broad)
Differentiation (Broad)
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Cost Focus (Narrow)
Cost Focus (Narrow)
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Differentiation Focus (Narrow)
Differentiation Focus (Narrow)
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Product Leadership
Product Leadership
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Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence
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Customer Intimacy
Customer Intimacy
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Best Cost Provider
Best Cost Provider
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Best Solution Provider
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Digital Disruptors
Digital Disruptors
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The Winner Takes It All
The Winner Takes It All
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Attacked by a Thousand Ants
Attacked by a Thousand Ants
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Compressing Costs
Compressing Costs
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New Competitive Strategy Thinking
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Study Notes
IHEC Strategic Marketing - Market & Competition (2024-2025)
- Course outline covers a history of marketing, marketing strategy, customer centricity, research & insights, market & competition, brand & purpose, responsible digital & social marketing, emerging technology, and agile marketing.
- Task: Align research methods (data and design) with examples like consumer surveys, expert interviews, and field trials.
- Nike's challenges: Lifestyle franchises under pressure, digital challenges in North America, highly competitive markets in regions like China, and disjointed, non-collaborative partnerships leading to a lack of short-term innovation.
- New competitors: Boutique brands like On Running, Hoka, and Allbirds, along with regional rivals such as Li-Ning and Anta (with ~10% and ~15% market share respectively).
- Task: Students are to brainstorm one new product innovation for a sneaker business, comparing methods with and without AI or Generative AI.
- Recent Nike Innovation: Creation of the unreal, Air Footwear.
- Competitive Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Innovation: Different competitive moves vary depending on firm position (leader, challenger, follower, niche).
- Competitive Insights: Competitive intelligence is crucial in monitoring competitors, studying their goals, strategies, and assessing strengths and weaknesses. Predicting competitor reactions is also important.
- Competitive Strategies: Competitive moves impact how firms reach the market, categorized by moves to gain market share and protect current positions.
- Market Structures: Concentrated markets (oligopoly/monopoly) have fewer firms, while competitive markets have numerous companies offering similar products.
- Competitive Advantage: A firm gains advantage via differentiation, low cost, or a niche market segment. Sustainable competitive advantage is maintained across time.
- Competitive Strategies - Evolution (1985): Porter's generic strategies (Cost Leadership/Differentiation, Cost Focus/Differentiation Focus).
- Competitive Strategies - Evolution (1995): A more detailed model outlining Operational Excellence, Product Leadership, and Customer Intimacy.
- Competitive Strategies - Evolution (~1995-2005): The emergence of digital disruptors and changes in market dynamics.
- Competitive Strategies - Evolution (2005-2010): Focus on greater agility and dynamic changes to the competitive environment. Strategic thinking is adjusted accordingly.
- Blue Ocean Strategy: Creating new market spaces, avoiding competition in existing markets by innovating to create new value for both businesses and customers.
- Key differences between Red and Blue Ocean Strategy.
- Value Innovation: Creating a leap in value for both buyers and the company (differentiation, low cost).
- Four Action Framework: Method for systematically exploring how to create new value for customers while keeping costs low.
- Blue Ocean Strategy - Marvel case: Shift of target audience from children to college students, prioritizing storytelling and relatable human characters for innovation and increased appeal.
- Four Action Framework for Marvel example.
- Blue Ocean Strategy - citizenM case: Eliminating aspects of traditional hotels (concierge service, individual rooms, traditional check-in) to create a new market geared towards young professionals.
- Blue Ocean Strategy - Three tiers of non-consumers
- Tier 1: Soon-to-be consumers, near existing market
- Tier 2: Refusing consumers, actively rejecting the current market
- Tier 3: Unexplored consumers, in altogether different markets.
- Case Study: E-learning Market in 2021
- Key players: Udemy, Coursera, Masterclass;
- Experiences & competitive advantages of each.
- Business Model Generation: Defines and explains the rationale for how organizations create, deliver, and capture value.
- Components: Key activities, Key partners, Customer segments, Customer relationships, Value proposition, Channels, Revenue streams, and Cost structure
- Key patterns: Unbundled business models, Long tail business models, Multi-sided platforms, and Free/Freemium models
- Links to videos included (for additional context).
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