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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 |
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Product orientation |
When organizations pay little attention to what customers need, concentrating instead on what they are capable of producing |
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Selling orientation |
When companies believe that the more they sell the more profit they will make |
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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 |
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Socially responsible marketing orientation |
The notion that business should conduct itself in the best interests of consumers and society |
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Cause marketing |
An organizations support of causes that benefit society (Ex: drinking and driving, wearing a seatbelt for safety, etc) |
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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 |
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Content marketing |
A marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of relevant brand-oriented content in order to acquire customers |
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Characteristics of product orientation |
Sell what you can make. Limited choice for customers. Profit from production efficiency. |
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Characteristics of selling orientation |
More product choice to meet customer needs. Profits based on expanding sales. All activity resolved around customer needs. |
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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). |
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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). |
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Characteristics of social media marketing orientation |
Customers interact with brand (informally participate in marketing of brand). Shift in control from marketer to consumer. |
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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). |
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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 |
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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 |
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Consumer analysis |
The monitoring of consumer behaviour changes (tastes, preferences, lifestyle, etc) so that marketing strategies can be adjusted accordingly |
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Target market |
A group of customers who have certain characteristics in common |
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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. |
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The external environmental factors that impact marketing |
C ompetitive R egulatory (ethics) E conomic S ocial, environmental & demographic T echnological |
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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) |
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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 |
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What are some demographic trends |
Size and age. Location. Family formation and household size. |
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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 |
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The BCG matrix |
Back (Definition) |
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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) |
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What sections of S.W.O.T are internal and external |
Strengths and Weaknesses (internal) Opportunities and Threats (external) |
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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 |
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Probability sample |
Respondents have a known or equal chance of selection and are randomly selected from across the country |
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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) |
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5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process |
Problem recognition Information search Evaluation of alternatives Purchase decision Post-purchase evaluation |
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5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process |
Problem recognition Information search Evaluation of alternatives Purchase decision Post-purchase evaluation |
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Problem recognition |
The consumer discovers a need of an unfilled desire, or a person could simply just want something |
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5 steps in the consumer purchase decision process |
Problem recognition Information search Evaluation of alternatives Purchase decision Post-purchase evaluation |
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Problem recognition |
The consumer discovers a need of an unfilled desire, or a person could simply just want something |
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Information search |
Conducted by an individual once a problem or need has been identified/defined |
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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) |
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Purchase decision |
Ex: test driving a few cars |
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Post purchase evaluation |
Ex: after a new car is purchased you experience cognitive dissonance |
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Cognitive dissonance |
Unsettled state of mind after an action |
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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 |
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What is derived demand |
Demand sold in B2B derived by consumer |
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What is the NAICS |
North American Industry Classification System (Stats across Canada USA Mexico) |
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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 |
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Variable used to identify a target market |
Demographic: Age, income, education Psychographic: Attitudes, interests Geographics: Region, city, urban Behavioural: Occasion for use, benefits |