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Define marketing

The process of planning the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organization objectives

Product orientation

When organizations pay little attention to what customers need, concentrating instead on what they are capable of producing

Selling orientation

When companies believe that the more they sell the more profit they will make

Marketing concept

The process of determining the needs and wants of a target market and delivering a set of desired satisfactions to that target market more effectively than the competition

Socially responsible marketing orientation

The notion that business should conduct itself in the best interests of consumers and society

Cause marketing

An organizations support of causes that benefit society


(Ex: drinking and driving, wearing a seatbelt for safety, etc)

Elements of socially responsible marketing

Delivery of satisfaction (better than the competition)


Enhance the well being of society through relationships and corporate citizenship


Identify and satisfy consumer needs

Content marketing

A marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of relevant brand-oriented content in order to acquire customers

Characteristics of product orientation

Sell what you can make.


Limited choice for customers.


Profit from production efficiency.

Characteristics of selling orientation

More product choice to meet customer needs.


Profits based on expanding sales.


All activity resolved around customer needs.

Characteristics of marketing orientation

Very competitive (customer has a wide choice of goods and services).


Profit from efficient production and marketing.


Fulfill society’s expectations. (Ex: for a safe environment).

Characteristics of socially responsible marketing orientation

Informed consumers place increases demands on organizations.


Relationships between customers and organizations crucial to making profit.


Exchange of info among customers influences buying decisions (word of mouth).

Characteristics of social media marketing orientation

Customers interact with brand (informally participate in marketing of brand).


Shift in control from marketer to consumer.

Elements of the marketing process

Assess customer needs. (Market analysis, consumer analysis).


Identify and select a target market.


Develop marketing strategy. (Product, price, distribution, marketing communications).


Develop customer relationship strategy (satisfaction and loyalty, customer relationship management, partnerships).


Evaluation and control (marketing activity review, financial review).

Needs assessment (assess customer needs)

The initial stage of marketing planning in which a company collects appropriate info to determine if a market is worth pursuing

Market analysis

The collection of appropriate info (ex: info regarding demand, sales volume potential, product capabilities, etc) to determine if a market is worth pursuing

Consumer analysis

The monitoring of consumer behaviour changes (tastes, preferences, lifestyle, etc) so that marketing strategies can be adjusted accordingly

Target market

A group of customers who have certain characteristics in common

The marketing mix (4 p’s)

Product: branding, quality, features, service, packaging.


Price: list price, discounts, credit terms.


Place (distribution): channels, coverage, location, mode of delivery.


Promotion (marketing communication): advertising, interactive media, promotions, experimental marketing, public relations.

The external environmental factors that impact marketing

C ompetitive


R egulatory (ethics)


E conomic


S ocial, environmental & demographic


T echnological

Difference between Direct and Indirect Competition

Direct: Competition from alternative products and services that satisfy the needs of a common target market (products that offer the same benefits. Ex: tooth paste)


Indirect: competition from substitute products that offer customers the same benefit (products in subcategories. Ex: pop vs juice)

What is the competition act?

Brings together a number of related laws to help consumers and businesses function in Canada.


1. Maintain and encourage competition in Canada


2. Ensure smaller businesses have a chance


3. Provide customers with product choice and competitive prices

What are some demographic trends

Size and age.


Location.


Family formation and household size.

The four product/market strategies

Penetration: improve market position of existing products


Development: market existing product to a new market


Product development: new products to existing consumers (new size, colour, flavour)


Diversification: company invests its resources in a new direction (new industry or market

The BCG matrix

Back (Definition)

What is a S.W.O.T analysis?

The examination of critical factors that have an impact on the nature and direction of a marketing strategy (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

What sections of S.W.O.T are internal and external

Strengths and Weaknesses (internal)


Opportunities and Threats (external)

Difference between primary data and secondary data

Primary data is collected first hand.


Secondary data is data that has been compiled and published for purposes other than that of solving the specific problem under investigation

Probability sample

Respondents have a known or equal chance of selection and are randomly selected from across the country

Non probability sample

Respondents have an unknown chance of selection, and their being chosen is based on such factors as convenience for the researcher or the judgement of the researcher (chosen with preference)

5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process

Problem recognition


Information search


Evaluation of alternatives


Purchase decision


Post-purchase evaluation

5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process

Problem recognition


Information search


Evaluation of alternatives


Purchase decision


Post-purchase evaluation

Problem recognition

The consumer discovers a need of an unfilled desire, or a person could simply just want something

5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process

Problem recognition


Information search


Evaluation of alternatives


Purchase decision


Post-purchase evaluation

Problem recognition

The consumer discovers a need of an unfilled desire, or a person could simply just want something

Information search

Conducted by an individual once a problem or need has been identified/defined

Evaluation of alternatives

Consumer establishes some kind of criteria against which the attributes of the item will be evaluated (Evoked set: a group of brands that a person would consider acceptable among competing brands in a class of product)

Purchase decision

Ex: test driving a few cars

Post purchase evaluation

Ex: after a new car is purchased you experience cognitive dissonance

Cognitive dissonance

Unsettled state of mind after an action

Examples of psychological and personal influences on the consumer purchase decision process

Psychological influence: needs and motives, personality, attitude, perception.


Personal influence: age, lifestyle, technology, economic situation

What is derived demand

Demand sold in B2B derived by consumer

What is the NAICS

North American Industry Classification System


(Stats across Canada USA Mexico)

4 levels of market segmentation

Mass marketing: Basic strategy, broad range


Market segmentation: Division of mass marketing, smaller markets


Niche marketing: product line to a subsegement


Direct segmentation: marketing plan to suit individuals

Variable used to identify a target market

Demographic: Age, income, education


Psychographic: Attitudes, interests


Geographics: Region, city, urban


Behavioural: Occasion for use, benefits