4.3.1 Global marketing approaches Flashcards
global marketing strategy
adaptation of marketing strategy to target all markets on a worldwide scale
- traditional marketing mix/4Ps used with aim of sending an identical message to all countries (IKEA)
- adapted e.g. language/religion but changes are minimum
e.g. Disney selling in countries with existing firm distribution/media infrastructure
pros of global marketing approaches
- marketing EOS (production/distribution) = lower av market cost
- exposure/brand awareness = market power
- diversifying/spread risk
- consistent message/brand identity
- uniformity of marketing practice
cons of global marketing approaches
- doesnt work in every market (eastern/LEDS) culture,fashion,food,music
- hard to translate
- diff legal env (conflict with market)
- diff consumer need/wants/usage/consumer response to marketing
- diff brand/product development and competitive env
glocalisation
adaption of global marketing strategy
meet requirements of local geographic market (mix of globalisation & localisation)
practice of conducting business according to local and global consideration e.g. change menu to fit pallets
Starbucks in China (glocalisation e.g.)
stores: comfort, spacious, music
position: leveraging, western status
promotion: upmarket, dont lower price, loyal to domestic producers
training baristas (quality LT inv)
product range: grazing platter//drink
3 regional partners (localised to provinces) (joint venture)
globalisation
world increasingly interconnected due to increased trade and cultural exchange
localisation
organisations adapting to meet needs of local customer
rather than assume what works in 1 works in another
EOS
cost adv a business can exploit by expanding scale/production
pros of glocalisation
- tailoring = reduce risk
- build/establish new complex market
- secure distribution
- reputation (help local economy)
- local production = lower costs
- local retailers comfy with local supply
- optimise market share
cons of glocalisation
- expensive/time consuming (adapt new product) = long time to reach ARR
- not always effective
- informative expertise
- strong domestic comp
- MR and R&D costs
EPG model
global approach to marketing
framework used to consider marketing approach used by global firms
home nation
where business originated
host nation
where target market/subsidiary of business is based
EPG sections
Ethnocentric = Home (e.g. apple) Geocentric = Global/mix (e.g. McDonalds) Polycentric = Local (e.g. self foam soap)
Ethnocentricity (domestic)
ethnocentric
promotion of product is undertaken based on beliefs of home nation of business e.g. amazon
decision making centralised/ key personal from HQ
oversea marketing in other countries
restrict promotional prospects (consistent/marketing EOS)
ignore local customs/culture