4 P's - product Flashcards
What are the three product levels
Core benefit / product
Basic product
Augmented product
What is the core benefit / product level
The basic need served by the generic product
What is the basic product level
Styling
Quality
Brand name
What is the augmented product level
The add ons that are extrinsic to the product itself but which influence the decision to purchase
What are the two types of product
Consumer and B2B
What are the different consumer product types
Durable goods Non durable goods Services Convenience goods (impulse buys, staples(everyday products), emergencies) Shopping goods Specialty goods
What are the different B2B product types
Capital goods Accessories Raw materials Sub assemblies / components Supplies Service
What is a brand
Brands are the culmination of a users total experience with the product over many years. That experience is made of a multitude of good, neutral, and bad encounters such as the way a product performs, an advertising message, a press report, a telephone call, or a rapport with a sales assistant
Chartered institute of marketing
How does branding add value
Differentiation
Premium pricing
Perceived product
What is the purpose of a brand personality
It helps distinguish the brand from competitors
What is brand equity
The value of the brand to the customer and the additional cash flow achieved by associating a brand with the underlying product or service
Rosen sun Elliot et al (2015,p89)
Advantages of a strong brand
Ability to charge a premium price
New products have better chance of success
Competitive edge
Why are new products important
Appeal to different market segments
Increase or defend market share by offering more choice within the range
What are the types of new product
Innovative Replacement Variant Me too eg own brand cola Re launched
What are the stages of product developmental
Idea generation Idea screening Concept development and testing Marketing strategy development Business analysis Product development Test marketing Commercialisation