The Basics Of Marketing © 2015 Dr. Philip R. Sturm 1 A Revie

The Basics of Marketing © 2015 Dr. Philip R. Sturm 1 A review of basic marketing terms & processes

This assignment involves developing a hand-out titled “25 Key Marketing Terms” for marketing students, based on a provided slide presentation “Marketing Basics”. The hand-out should list 25 important marketing terms discussed in the presentation, each with a definition and an example. The terms selected should be critical for marketing managers, not obscure or trivial terms. The list of terms must be organized alphabetically, with the corresponding slide number indicated. Graphics should accompany at least half of the terms to enhance understanding, using either real marketplace examples or invented ones that are relevant.

The hand-out is to be formatted as a Word document, double-spaced, without a cover page, table of contents, executive summary, or references. It should include the title “25 Key Marketing Terms” with the student’s name underneath, spanning approximately 5 to 7 pages, totaling around 1000 words. Each term should be clearly defined with a brief example. Arial or Times New Roman font size 12 is recommended for clarity. The content should be concise yet informative, serving as a useful reference guide for students learning marketing fundamentals.

The selection of terms should cover essential concepts in marketing such as segmentation, targeting, positioning, the marketing mix (4 P’s), branding, distribution strategies, pricing strategies, promotion methods, and key terms related to marketing analysis and management. For each, provide a definition, an illustrative example, and a relevant graphic that visually supports the explanation.

Paper For Above instruction

25 Key Marketing Terms

1. Brand (Slide 54): A brand is a name, term, symbol, or design that identifies and differentiates a product from competitors. Example: Nike uses its swoosh logo as a powerful brand symbol recognized worldwide. Graphic: Nike logo.

2. Brand Extension (Slide 55): A brand extension involves using an existing brand name to launch a new product in a different category. Example: Oreo extending its brand to Oreo Cheesecake. Graphic: Oreo packaging for different products.

3. Business-to-Business (B2B) (Slide 95): Marketing products or services from one business to another. Example: A manufacturer selling industrial machinery to a factory. Graphic: Industrial machinery in a factory setting.

4. Customer Segmentation (Slide 7): The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups based on shared characteristics. Example: Segmentation of health-conscious women aged 30–45 for organic food marketing. Graphic: Pie chart of segments.

5. Distribution Strategy (Slide 58): The method through which a company's products are made available to consumers. Example: Amazon utilizing online channels for wide distribution. Graphic: Distribution channels diagram.

6. Economical Pricing (Slide 61): Setting prices low to attract price-sensitive customers, exemplified by Walmart’s EDLP strategy. Graphic: Price tags comparing EDLP vs high/low strategies.

7. Promotion (Slide 70): Activities designed to inform, persuade, and remind consumers about products. Example: Coca-Cola’s advertising campaigns. Graphic: Coca-Cola billboard.

8. Market Penetration (Derived): Increasing sales of current products in existing markets. Example: McDonald’s offering value meals to increase market share. Graphic: Sales growth chart.

9. Positioning (Slide 9): Developing a specific image of a product in consumers’ minds relative to competitors. Example: Volvo positioning as a safe car. Graphic: Positioning map.

10. Target Market (Slide 10): A specific group of consumers at whom a product is aimed. Example: Whole Foods’ target is health-conscious middle-aged women. Graphic: Customer profile illustration.

11. Unique Selling Proposition (Slide 26): The factor that makes a product stand out and appeals to customers. Example: Apple’s innovative design and user-friendly interface. Graphic: Comparison chart of USPs.

12. Market Research (Slide 84): Systematic gathering of data about consumers and markets. Example: Conducting surveys to identify consumer preferences. Graphic: Survey questionnaire sample.

13. Pricing Strategy (Slide 65): Approach to setting prices to achieve business objectives. Example: Skimming pricing for new tech gadgets. Graphic: Pricing spectrum.

14. Product Differentiation (Slide 34): Making a product distinct from competitors’ offerings. Example: Duracell’s long-lasting batteries. Graphic: Feature comparison table.

15. Public Relations (Slide 71): Managing a company’s image and communications with the public. Example: Tesla’s press releases about sustainable energy initiatives. Graphic: Media coverage snapshot.

16. Promotional Mix (Slide 68): Combination of promotional tools used to communicate with consumers. Example: Advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, PR. Graphic: Promotional mix diagram.

17. Targeting (Slide 8): Evaluating and selecting segments to focus marketing efforts on. Example: Targeting young tech-savvy consumers online. Graphic: Targeting process flowchart.

18. Consumer Loyalty (Derived): The tendency of a customer to repeatedly buy from the same brand. Example: Starbucks Rewards program. Graphic: Loyalty program interface.

19. Marketing Mix (Slide 78): The set of tactical marketing tools—product, price, place, promotion—that a company uses. Graphic: The 4 P’s model.

20. Price Discrimination (Derived): Charging different prices to different consumer groups. Example: Movie theater discounts for seniors. Graphic: Price tiers diagram.

21. Publicity (Slide 69): Non-paid media coverage about a company or product. Example: News articles about Tesla’s new electric vehicle. Graphic: Media clipping collage.

22. Return Policy (Slide 87): Terms under which customers can return products. Example: Offering a 30-day money-back guarantee. Graphic: Return process flowchart.

23. Sales Promotion (Slide 81): Short-term incentives to encourage the purchase of a product. Example: Buy one get one free offer. Graphic: Promotion poster.

24. Segmentation Variables (Derived): Characteristics like age, income, location used in market segmentation. Example: Segmenting consumers by income levels for luxury goods. Graphic: Segmentation matrix.

25. Supply Chain Management (Derived): Oversight of the entire process involved in producing and delivering a product. Example: Just-in-time inventory systems. Graphic: Supply chain flowchart.

References

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