COMM211 Quiz 1 Flashcards
Marketing mix decisions (2)
- Adaptation
- Standardization
Standardization
Same marking mix
Adaptation
Adjustment of marketing program to each market
Ways products can be sold (3)
- Same form as the home market
- With some adaptation
- As a totally new product
Global marketing Pros (4)
- Economies of scale in production and distribution
- Lower marketing costs
- Consistency in brand image
- Uniformity of marketing practices
Global Marking Cons (3)
- Diff. in consumer needs
- Diff. in consumer response to marketing mix elements
- Diff. in brand and product development and the competitive environment
Product extension (standardization) (2)
- Cost saving (no additional R&D expense)
- When consumers share the same desires/needs
Product adaptation
- Alter product to appeal local culture
Levels of adaptation (3)
- Regional version
- Country version
- City version
Product extension - Communication adaptation (3)
- Same product, different communication
- Different functions outside the home-country market (ex: bicycle and motor scooter)
- Different positioning for the product (ex: Perrier)
Product invention (2)
- Backward invention (reintroducing earlier products to well-adapted country)
- Forward invention (creating new product for country’s needs)
Communication (5)
- Interpretation of message (language, name colors)
- Same theme but adapt the copy to each local country
- Use of media (availability varies)
- Change in sales-promotions
- Change in personal selling tactics
Price (3)
- Price escalation problem
- Can be charged with dumping
- Gray market problem
Timing of entry (2)
- Waterfall model
- Sprinkler strategy
Waterfall model (3)
- Introduce product in home market
- Innovation launched in other advanced markets
- Market product in less advanced countries
Sprinkler strategy (2)
- Worldwide entry within 1-2 years
- Major factors: Prominence of universal segment and concern of competition in foreign markets
When is the waterfall model better than the sprinkler strategy? (2)
- Lifecycle of product in relatively long
- Weak competitive climate in foreign market
Coca-Cola trick to global expansion (3)
- Advertising
- Sponsorship
- Direct Sales
McDonald trick to global expansion (3)
- Local adaptation
- Competition “user”
- Attraction power from leader
4Ps decisions (4)
- Price
- Product
- Place
- Promotion
Marketing mix influences (5)
- Demographic
- Economic
- Technological
- Political
- Cultural
Demographic environment (2)
- Different advertising strategy for each target market
- Major interest to marketers
Economic environment
Affects buying power and spending patters (change in income, cost of living, interest rate, inflation…)
Technological environment (2)
- Create new markets and opportunities
- Need to keep up with technological change
Political environment (2)
- Legislation Regulating Business (encourage competition and ensure fair market goods/services
- Increased legislation (laws for competition, fair trade, environmental protection
Reason for business legislation (2)
- Protect companies from each other and unfair competition
- Protect consumers from unfair business practices
Cultural environment (3)
- Cultures greatly differs and impact how business is conducted
- Be aware of connotation of words, signs, symbol and expressions
- Careful with logo advertisement
Why do companies make mistakes when expanding into foreign country?
A lack of knowledge of country local culture
Element of culture for international marketers (2)
- Material life
- Language
Material life
Difference in level and type of consumption of goods (ex: soft-drink industry, Coca-Cola in China/India)
Language (4)
- Translating doesn’t always work
- Names may carry different association
- Inappropriate translation
- Body language
Response to marketing environment (2)
- Passively accept the environment
- Change in environment (ex: Cathay Pacific Airlines)
Globalization
Shift to more integrated/interdependent world economy
Globalization of markets (3)
- Merging of distinct market into 1 huge one
- Fall of trade barrier -> easy to sell internationally
- Consumer taste converge to global norm
Global institutions (4)
- World trade organization (WTO)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Bank
- United nation (UN)
World trade organization (4)
- Police world trading system
- Ensure nation adhere to rules
- Facilitate international agreements
- Help manage/regulate global market
International Monetary Funds (IMF) (2)
- Maintain order of int. monetary system
- Lender of last resort
World Bank
Promote economic development
United nation
Preserve peace through int. cooperation and collective security
Globalization of production (3)
- Sourcing good/services from around the world to take advantage of national difference
- Compete more effectively
- Optimal dispersion still difficult