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UNIT 4: MARKETING PRINCIPLES HNC Introduction to Marketing Principles 1 Aim of Lecture The aims of this lecture are: to provide you with an overview of the key concept of what is marketing and market research To illustrate an introduction to the module in view of the specification. 2 Objectives of this lecture are: To be able to interpret and understand the Marketing unit specification in terms of outcomes. To explain what is Marketing using practical examples. To explain what is Market Research using practical examples. It identify the differences between Marketing and Market Research. To be able to adopt to Marketing concept and its principles through the aid of classroom activity. 3 Marketing What is the difference between Marketing and Market Research? 4 Definitions: Marketing 1. Marketing activities involve getting goods from the producer to the consumer. (Gross 1994) 2. ‘Marketing is the management process that identifies, anticipates and satisfies customer requirements profitably’ (The Chartered Institute of Marketing) 5 3. ‘Marketing is the human activity directed at satisfying human needs and wants through an exchange process.’ (Kotler 1980) 4. Marketing really is about “getting the right product to the right people at the right price and at the right time.” (Fardon et al. 1995) 6 Definition: Market Research 1. Marketing research involves the use of surveys, tests, and statistical studies to analyse consumer trends and to forecast the quantity and locale of a market favourable to the profitable sale of products or services. (Gross 1994) 7 The Importance of Marketing Finding out what people want Finding out what people will pay Organising the company to meet customer needs Supply customers with what they want Do Marketing Research Interpret information 8 cont Provide customer care Establish company profile Planning strategies and campaigns Consider financial implications Advertising, promotion and being creative 9 Implications of Marketing Who are our existing / potential customers? What are their current / future needs? How can we satisfy these needs? - Can we offer a product/service that the customer would value? 10 Implications of Marketing - Can we communicate with our customers? - Can we deliver a competitive product of service? - Why should customers buy from us? 11 The Marketing Concept Choosing and targeting appropriate customers Positioning your offering Interacting with customers Controlling the marketing effort Continuity of performance 12 Successful Marketing Requires:- Profitable Offensive Integrated Strategic Effective 13 Marketing Management Process Analysis / Audit Objectives Strategies Tactics Implementation Control 14 There are several marketing tools and models in which management would use to assess and implement this process. SWOT ANALYSIS PEST / SCLEPT ANALYSIS PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE BOSTON MATRIX ANSOFF MATRIX PORTER FIVE FORCES 15 Marketing Activities Advertising Research Public relations THE MARKETING FUNCTION Distribution Forecasting New Product Development Selling Pricing Promotion Brand Management 16