Market Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control Flashcards
Involves researching and understanding the market environment to make informed decisions.
Market Analysis
Informs the planning process by providing data on trends, competitors, and customers.
Market Analysis
Five (5) Key Components of Market Analysis:
- Industry Analysis
- Target Market Identification
- Competitor Analysis
- Consumer Insights
- Environmental Factors
Which Market Analysis Key Component:
Understand the overall industry trends, size, and growth potential.
Industry Analysis
Tools used in this Market Analysis Key Component include Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL Analysis
Industry Analysis
Which Market Analysis Key Component:
Define your ideal customer segments (demographics, psychographics, behavior, etc.).
Target Market Identification
Tools used in this Market Analysis Key Component include SWOT analysis, benchmarking.
Target Market Identification
Which Market Analysis Key Component:
Understand customer needs, preferences, and purchasing behavior.
Consumer Insights
Tools / Sources used in this Market Analysis Key Component include Customer feedback, reviews, and market research reports.
Consumer Insights
Which Market Analysis Key Component:
External factors like economic conditions, regulations, and technological advancements.
Environmental Factors
Setting Objectives and Outlining Strategies to achieve them.
Market Planning
Ensures clear objectives and strategies are in place before implementation
Market Planning
Five (5) Steps in Market Planning:
- Set Objectives
- Market Segmentation and Targeting
- Positioning Strategy
- Marketing Mix Strategy (4Ps)
- Budgeting
Which Step in Market Planning:
Involves the use of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals in its formulation.
Set Objectives
Which Step in Market Planning:
Divide the market into segments and select the most profitable segment to target.
Market Segmentation and Targeting
Which Step in Market Planning:
Methods include:
- Geographic,
- Demographic,
- Psychographic; and
- Behavioral Segmentation.
Market Segmentation and Targeting
Which Step in Market Planning:
Develop a unique value proposition to differentiate your product/service.
Positioning Strategy
Which Step in Market Planning:
Allocate resources for marketing activities, considering ROI and cost-effectiveness.
Budgeting
In Marketing Mix Strategy, what are the 4Ps?
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
Which of the 4Ps:
Involves a Product’s Design, Features, and Benefits
Product
Which of the 4Ps:
Involves a Product’s Pricing models and strategies.
Price
Which of the 4Ps:
Involves a Product’s Distribution channels and locations.
Place
Which of the 4Ps:
Involves a Product’s Advertising, PR, and sales campaigns.
Promotion
The execution of the planned strategies.
Implementation
Executes the plan and brings strategies to life.
Implementation
Six (6) Key Factors for Successful Implementation:
- Action Plans
- Resource Allocation
- Coordination and Communication
- Training and Development
- Technology and Tools
- Monitoring Progress
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Translate strategies into actionable tasks with timelines.
Action Plans
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Assign personnel, budget, and technology tools to different tasks.
Resource Allocation
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Ensure cross-departmental collaboration and clear communication channels.
Coordination and Communication
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Equip teams with the skills and knowledge required for execution.
Training and Development
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Leverage tools like CRM software, analytics platforms, and project management tools.
Technology and Tools
Which Key Factor for Successful Implementation:
Track milestones and address challenges promptly.
Monitoring Progress
Involves evaluating the outcomes of marketing efforts and making adjustments as needed.
Marketing Control
Closes the loop by evaluating success and enabling continuous improvement.
Marketing Control
Four (4) Types of Marketing Control:
- Strategic Control
- Operational Control
- Budgetary Control
- Profitability Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Are we aligned with our long-term goals and vision?
Strategic Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Uses Tools such as Marketing audits, balanced scorecards.
Strategic Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Are we efficiently implementing our plans?
Operational Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Uses Tools such as Dashboards, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Operational Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Are we staying within the marketing budget?
Budgetary Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Uses Tools such as Budget variance analysis.
Budgetary Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Are our efforts resulting in profitable outcomes?
Profitability Control
Which Type of Marketing Control:
Uses Tools such as Profitability analysis by product, customer, or region.
Profitability Control
Four (4) Steps in Marketing Control:
- Set Performance Standards
- Measure Performance
- Analyze Variances
- Take Corrective Actions
Which Step in Marketing Control:
Define metrics such as sales growth, market share, customer acquisition cost (CAC), etc.
Set Performance Standards
Which Step in Marketing Control:
Use real-time data and analytics tools to assess performance.
Measure Performance
Which Step in Marketing Control:
Compare actual performance with standards to identify gaps.
Analyze Variances
Which Step in Marketing Control:
Adjust strategies, reallocate resources, or refine objectives as needed.
Take Corrective Actions