marketing mix Flashcards
what are the axis for Boston Matrix
market share and market growth
what does distribution channel one include
producer-> wholesaler-> retailer->consumer
what does distribution channel two include
producer-> retailer->consumer
what does distribution channel three include
producer->consumer
what are the 4 factors that businesses need to consider before setting up a store
- cost (rent)
- coverage
- convenience to consumers
- control of the market
how can a business benefit by selling with a retailer
- may sell more products as they use a reliable brand to sell their new product
- exclusivity deals may be signed to gain further market share over competitors
which type of industry will especially benefit from selling with a retailer
- a firm selling food
- a firm selling in an unknown market abroad
- luxury goods selling through Selfridges and harrods
what are 2 negatives of using longer distribution channels
- more delivery cost
2. the producer earns less profit as it may have to sell the product to the retailer at a reduced cost
what is above the line marketing
advertising
using paid media outlet to inform consumers about a businesses product
(tv advertising mass appeal)
what is below the line marketing
advertisement that doesn’t include a paid media outlet
what’s a negative of advertising on tv
- less targeted
2. very expensive
3 examples of below the line marketing
- targeted search engine marketing
- direct mail
- sponsorship
penetration pricing
selling at a low price compared to competition and raising the price overtime as consumers develop brand loyalty
price skimming
selling at a high price at release then lowering the price overtime as product to target the markets where demand is less inelastic
when is penetration pricing necessary
- when the market has high brand loyalty to existing brands
- if demand for product is elastic
- saturated market