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Marketing Overview
Question | Answer |
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Marketing | Management process of creating, communicating and delivering offerings that have value to customers |
Functions of Marketing | 1. Marketing Research 2. Product Development 3. Manufacturing 4. Branding 5. Advertising 6. Promotion 7. Sales & Distribution 8. Logistics 9. Merchandising 10. Customer Service |
Skills demanded by Marketing Professionals | 1. Sales & Sales Management 2. Advertising 3. Communication 4. Publicity 5. Public Relations 6. Exhibition & Event Management 7. Packaging & Branding 8. Corporate Identity & Image 9. Market Research 10. Encourage word of mouth |
Marketing Mix | Product, Pricing, Place, Promotion |
Target Marketing | Group of people with similar needs and shows interest in similar products |
Marketing Segmentation | dividing the market into categories of customer types |
Influences of Consumer Behaviour | Psychological, Personal, Social, Cultural |
Brand Loyalty | Customers regularly purchasing products from the same brand because they are satisfied with the performance of that brand |
Product | a value package that provides benefits and features to satisfy the needs of the customer |
Categories of Product | Convenience, Shopping, Speciality, Expense, Capital |
Convenience goods and services | Consumed regularly or purchased often and are inexpensive. Eg: Milk, bread, newspaper |
Shopping goods and services | Purchased less often and are more expensive. Consumers may compare brands. Eg: TV, Computer, Tyres |
Speciality goods and services | Rarely purchased and are very expensive. Customers want the perfect item and won't buy a substitute. Eg: Jewellery, Wedding Gowns |
Expense Items | Industrial goods that are used in the production process. Eg: Oil and Electricity for Machines |
Capital Items | long-lasting goods that are rarely purchased. Eg: Buildings, Equipments |
Product Life Cycle | Introduction > Growth > Maturity > Decline |