Finals Mod 5-8 Flashcards
key success factors in marketing effectiveness & continuing market leadership:
- high quality product beyond reasonable doubt;
- well-oiled sales and marketing organization responsive to the dynamics of a fast- changing environment
- well-balanced marketing plan that indicates what the strategic actions are to be accomplished, and how they are to be accomplished.
Exhibit 1
Outline for Preparing an Annual Marketing Plan
A summary of the strategic situation for the planning unit (business unit, market segment, product line, etc.).
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Strategic Situation Summary
Define and describe each market target, including customer profiles, customer preferences, and buying habits, size and growth estimates, distribution channels, analysis of key competitors, and guidelines for positioning strategy.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Market Targets- Description
Set objectives for the market target (such as market position, sales and profits). Also, state objectives for each component of the marketing program. Indicate how each objective will be measured.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Objectives for the Market Targets
State how management wants the firm to be positioned relative to competition in the eyes and minds of the buyer.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Set strategy for new products, product improvements, and product decisions.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Product Strategy
Indicate the strategy to be used for each distribution channel, including role of middlemen, assistance and support provided, and specific activities planned.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Distribution Strategy
Specify the role of price in the marketing strategy and
the planned actions regarding price.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Price Strategy
Indicate the planned strategy and actions for advertising, publicity, personal selling, and sales promotion.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Promotion Strategy
Identify information needs and planned projects, objectives, estimated costs, and timetable.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Marketing Research
Specify the responsibilities and activities of the departments that have an important influence upon the planned marketing strategy.
Price Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Distribution Strategy
Product Strategy
Marketing Research
Coordination with other business functions
Coordination with other business functions
Forecast sales and profit for the marketing plan and set the budget for accomplishing the forecast.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Forecasts and Budgets
Indicate plan of action if events differ from those assumed in the plan.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Contingency Plans
This portion of the plan includes the following: market definition and its important characteristics, size estimates, and growth projections. Market segmentation identifies the segments considered for targeting by management.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Strategic Situation Summary
The _______ indicates the key competitors (actual and potential), their strengths and weaknesses, probable future actions, and the organization competitive advantages, in each segment of interest. Supporting information for the summary may be placed in an Appendix or separate analysis.
Competitor Summary
The planning information includes a clear definition of each target, size and growth rate, description of end-users, positioning strategy guidelines, and other available information useful in planning and implementation. Targeting priorities should also be indicated by management to aid in resource allocation.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Target Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Market Target Description
This part of the plan spells out what the plan is expected to accomplish during the year. Some objectives may extend beyond one year into the future, and should also be shown in the Annual Plan. Objectives should be stated for each market
target: financial market position, or customer satisfaction achievements. All these should be quantified. Objectives should also be included for each component of the marketing
program: positioning strategy portion of the plan, the mix results that move the strategy toward the market target
objectives. Objectives form a hierarchy ranging from very broad corporate objectives to the specific objectives of a salesperson.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Objectives for the Market Targets
The positioning statement indicates how the firm would like to be perceived in the eyes and minds of targeted customers and prospects. The positioning concept may be functional, symbolic, or experiential. Specific strategies for product distribution, price and promotion are detailed in this part of the plan. Actions to be taken, responsibilities, time schedules, and other implementation information should be included in the plan.
- When more than one market target is involved, the positioning strategy discussions can be divided into two
parts:
- (1) the marketing mix actions that apply to all targets,
- (2) those mix actions that are unique to a specific segment.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Contingency plans may be included in the positioning section of the Annual Plan, or in a separate section. The contingencies consider possible actions if the anticipated planning environment is different from what actually occurs. The
turbulent business environment makes it difficult to forecast future events. The planner should evaluate how the marketing strategy will be changed if the future is different than
anticipated. Actions for major contingencies should be included in the plan.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Contingency Plans
Marketing financial planning consists of forecasting revenues and profits and estimating the expenses necessary to carry out the marketing plan. The executives responsible for
market target, product, geographical area, or other units may prepare the forecast. Comparative data on sales,
profits, and expenses for prior years provide the useful link to previous results. If plans are developed for several similar organizational units such as products, budgets may be consolidated at a higher organizational level.
Contingency Plans
Forecasts and Budgets
Market Targets- Description
Strategic Situation Summary
Objectives for the Market Targets
Marketing Program Positioning Strategy
Forecasts and Budgets
Exhibit 2
ANNUAL MARKETING PLAN
Exhibit 3
Marketing Plan Format Outline
Exhibit 4
The Contents of a Marketing Plan
Exhibit 5
Essentials of a Marketing Plan Format
Exhibit 6
Highlights of THE MARKETING PLAN FORMAT
Determine sales volume, gross profit, gross margin, net profit, and market share
Objectives
Sales History
Market Share Trends
Objectives
total market size, your peso sales, your peso market size.
Objectives
Sales History
Market Share Trends
Sales History
your market share, first to 4th major competitors, others.
Commentary
Price Comparison
Market Share Trends
Market Share Trends
Give an overview of major events, trends, and competitive
developments over the last two years leading to your current market positions.
Commentary
Competition
Sales History
Commentary
List major competitors and how you judge their current position, including significant strengths and weakness.
Commentary
Competition
Sales History
Competition
Show comparison chart continuing your and your competitor’s prices.
Commentary
Price Comparison
Market Share Trends
Price Comparison