Chapter 11 Flashcards
Marketing; “Right” Principle
the process of communicating the value of a product/service to customers so that it sells
Exchange
takes place when two parties give something of value to each other to satisfy their respective needs or wants
Sales
incorporates actually selling the company’s products/services to its customers
Marketing Concept
the use of marketing data to focus on the needs & wants of customers in order to develop marketing strategies that not only satisfy the needs of the customers but also accomplish the goals of the organization
Customer Value
the ratio of benefits for the customer to the sacrifice necessary to obtain those benefits
Customer Satisfaction
the customer’s feeling that a product has met or exceeded expectations
Relationship Marketing
a strategy that focuses on forging long-term partnerships with customers
Product
something offered in exchange & for which marketing actions are taken & marketing decisions made
Price
something given in exchange for a product (monetary or nonmonetary)
Place
some method of getting the product from the creator to the customer
Promotion
methods for informing & influencing customers to buy the product; not related to marketing
People
methods of utilizing organization employees to support the marketing strategies of the company
Environmental Scanning
collecting & evaluating environmental information to identify current & future market opportunities & threats
Convergence
means that the digital industry will merge together with entertainment
Target Market
specific group of customers towards which a firm directs its marketing efforts
Competitive Advantage (Differential)
a set of unique features of a company and its products that are perceived by the target market(s) as significant and superior to those of the competition
Cost Competitive Advantage
a firm can produce a product or service at a lower cost than all its competitors while maintaining satisfactory profit margins
Product Differential Competitive Advantage
the durability can be more successful for the long-term viability of the company
Service Differentiation Competitive Advantage
the ability to create the service product, continually refine the service process, & interact with customers is crucial
Niche Competitive Advantage
a company targets & effectively serves a single segment of the market
Marketing Mix
based on the 5P’s, brings a specific group of consumers a product with superior value
Product Strategy
involves choosing a brand name, packaging, colors, a warranty, accessories, and a service program
Pricing Strategy
based on demand for the product & the cost of producing that product
Place (Distribution) Strategy
creating the means (the channel) by which a product flows from the producer to the consumer
Promotion Strategy
promotional selling is called promotional mix
E-Commerce
the use of the company website to support and expand the marketing strategies of the 5 P’s
Buyer Behavior
the actions people take with regard to buying and using products
Culture
the set of values, ideas, attitudes, & symbols created to shape human behavior
Social Factors (reference group)
all the formal & informal groups that influence the buying behavior of an individual
Individual Influences
personal characteristics unique to each individual that affects a person’s buying decisions