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This post should be in RESPONSE TO the FOLLOWING QUESTIONS and must be 150 words

This post should be in RESPONSE TO the FOLLOWING QUESTIONS and must be 150 words. DISCUSSION QUESTION: Marketing touches every aspect of our lives from what we listen to on the radio or download to our iPods or what clothing we wear or how we get jobs. What does marketing entail? 1. Select a marketing campaign that has influenced you. 2. Tell us about the product and the marketing campaign. 3. Finally, explain how MARKETING (not just the product itself) can ADD VALUE to our lives. Be specific and offer examples. Include scholarly research on value added through marketing. You may NOT use examples or references previously used by students who have already posted!!!

Paper For Above instruction

Marketing encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at creating value, satisfying customer needs, and establishing relationships between companies and consumers. A marketing campaign that influenced me was Apple's "Think Different" campaign, which highlighted innovation and creativity associated with their products. Apple’s marketing emphasized not just the product features, but the lifestyle and values it represented, adding emotional value to consumers. Marketing adds value by enhancing product perception, fostering brand loyalty, and creating a sense of identity or aspiration among consumers. According to Solomon, Marshall, and Stuart (2012), effective marketing communicates value propositions that resonate with customers’ desires, thus strengthening brand engagement and loyalty. For example, Apple’s marketing creates a perception of innovation and prestige, which adds emotional and social value to its products. This emotional connection encourages consumers to pay a premium, which benefits both the consumer and brand. Therefore, marketing extends beyond the product to enhance consumer experience and perceived worth, shaping consumer behavior and long-term loyalty.

References

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