Setting a high price when
introducing a new product
to the market
Stage 3 Growth
Penetration Pricing
Setting a low initial price for a product with the
aim of attracting a large number of customers
quickly and gaining a high marketing share
Stage 4 Maturity
Stage 5 Saturation
Stage 6 Decline
Extension Strategies
Sell Existing products into a new market
Find new uses for the product
Change the Product's Packaging
Target different Market Segments
Develop new promotional strategies
Plans by firms to stop sales from
falling by lengthening the product's
life cycle
The course a product passes
from its development it its
decline in the market
Product
Any good or service that
is offered to the market
with the aim of satisfying
consumers needs or
wants
Boston Consulting Group Matrix (Boston Matrix)
An analysis method of a firm's product portfolio
regarding its market share and market growth
Stars- High Market Share High Market
Growth; Successful products in the
market and generate large amounts of
income for the business.
Question Marks- Low Market Share, High
Market Growth; Concern to the business
because of the large amount of money
needed to increase their share in the
market.
Cash Cows- High Market Share, Low
Market Growth; Well-established
products in a mature market.
Dogs- Low Market Share, Low Market
Growth; operate in markets that are not
growing or in declining markets generate
low income for the business
Branding
Brand
A name, symbol, sign or design that differentiates
a firm's product from its competitors
The process of
distinguishing one firm's
product from another
Aspects of Branding
Brand Awareness
The ability of consumers to recognize the
existence and availability of a firm's good or
service
Brand Development
Brand Loyalty
When consumers become committed to a firm's
brand and are willing to make repeat purchases
over time
Brand Value
How much a brand is worth in terms of its
reputation, potential income and market value
Importance of Packaging
Concerns the designs and production of
the physical container or wrapper of a
product
Provides Physical Protection
Offers convenience
Provides Information
Can help reduce security risks
Aids Promotion
Price
Cost-Plus Pricing
Refers to adding a mark-up to the average
cost of producing a product
Penetration Pricing
Price Skimming
Psychological Pricing
When a firms consider how pricing affects
consumers' perception of the value of their
products
The Loss Leader
Charging a low price for a product, usually below its
average cost, to attract consumers to buy other higher
priced products
Price Discrimination
Charging different prices to different groups of
consumers for the same product
Competitive Pricing
Charging a price that is in line with or just below the
competitors' prices
Promotion
Above the Line
Advertising
Informative Advertising
Persuasive Advertising/ Impulse Buying
Reassuring Advertising
A Paid form of communication that uses
independent mass media to promote a
firm's products
Below the Line
A form of communication that gives a business
direct control over its promotional activities so
that it is not dependent on the
Direct Marketing
Personal Selling
Public Relations
Sales Promotion
Promotional Mix
A Balance of both above the line and below
the line methods used by a firm to support
its marketing goals
Cost
Legal Framework
Target Market
Stage in the Product Life Cycle
Type of Product
Social Media Marketing
The use of technology to build relationships, drive repeat Business, and attract new
customers by individuals sharing with other individuals
Viral Marketing
A form of peer-to-peer communication where individuals are encouraged
to pass on promotional messages within their social networks
Benefits of Technology
Wide Reach
Engagement
Market Information
Cost Savings
Brand Recognition
Speed
Limitation of Technology
Accessibility Problems
Distraction
Lurkers
Guerrilla Marketing
A low-cost unconventional
marketing strategy that has
an innovative and significant
promotional effect
Methods
Peer Marketing
Product Give-aways
SMS Texting and Video Messaging
Roach Baiting and Buzz Marketing
Intrigue
Live Commercials
Bill Stickers
Benefits
Low Cost
Flexibility
Simplicity
Identified Target Market
Communication Tool
Interaction Opportunity
Accessibility
Negative Effects
Denting in Brand Image
High Negative Attitudes
Negative Impact
on Social Life
Ethical Issues
Place
Channel of Distribution
The Path taken by a product from the producer or manufacturer to the final consumer
The Extended Marketing Mix 7 P's (HL)
People
The human Capitial in terms of skills,
attitudes and abilities necessary in the
production of good or the production of
services
Processes
The procedures and policies pertaining to how an
organization's product is provided and delivered
Physical Evidence
The tangible or visible touch points
that are observable to customers in a
Business