Chp 1 Contemporary Marketing Flashcards
Marketing
The process of planning the conception,pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods,and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizations objectives
Production orientation
Occurs when organizations pay little attention to what customers need focusing on what they are capable of producing
Selling orientation
Occurs when companies believe that the more they sell the more profit they will make
Marketing concept
The process of determining the needs and wants of a target market
Brand democratization
A situation where the customer can interact with the brand giving the customer control over the marketing of the brand
Market
A group of people who have a similar need for a product or service
Market analysis
The collection of information to determine if a market is worth pursuing
Marketing mix
Product price distribution and market communication
Marketing channel
A series of firms that assist in the flow of product to final user
Marketing communications strategy
The blending of advertising sales promotion event marketing and sponsorship to present a consistent message
Integrated marketing communications (IMC)
Combination of marketing programs into a unified program that maximizesimpact
Customer relationship management
Strategies designed to optimize profit based on customer satisfaction