THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MARKETING STRATEGY AND MARKETING MIX
The Differences between Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix And their Examples Stephen M Okacha
California Miramar University
March, 2013 THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MARKETING STRATEGY AND MARKETING MIX Abstract
This paper explores the differences between marketing strategy and marketing mix in the world of doing business. It also outlines some of the examples of both marketing
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2. Coupons – Coca-Cola gave a free glass of the highly famous beverage. While coupons aren’t technical and are probably one of the most original marketing strategies still used today, it’s quite obvious that when done right, they work; just look at Coca-Colas success today. Once a thorough environmental scan is complete, a strategic plan can be constructed to identify business alternatives, establish challenging goals, determine the optimal marketing mix to attain these goals, and detail implementation. A final step in developing a marketing strategy is to create a plan to monitor progress and a set of contingencies if problems arise in the implementation of the plan.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MARKETING STRATEGY AND MARKETING MIX
A good marketing strategy should be drawn from market research and focus on the right product mix in order to achieve the maximum profit potential and sustain the business. The marketing strategy is the foundation of a marketing plan. Consumers like to save money and will often go out of their way to do so. From seeking out local deals, using coupons, or shopping during specific company sales, it’s a proven fact that saving money is a big plus for consumers. Brian, Solis (2011) studies have shown that 9 out of 10 consumers today use coupons and have become especially popular among the
The marketing mix is the general phrase used to describe the different kinds of choices organisations have to make in the whole process of bringing a product or service to the market...
A marketing strategy is the combination of the target market, or the customers the marketing is intended to reach, and the marketing mix. Product, price, place, and promotion are components of the marketing mix, or the four p’s, which create a value for the customer (Perreault, Cannon, & McCarthy, 2009). For this reason, the customer, who is not part of the marketing mix, is the center of the target, surrounded by the elements of the marketing mix. The ultimate goal of a marketing strategy is to create value for the customer, which allows the organization to increase customer satisfaction and results in repeat customers and additional equity for the organization (Armstrong &
A marketing plan can be viewed as a roadmap in which an organization navigates through a sequence of steps in order to promote a service, goods, or program (Thomas, 2015) (May, Apr 12, 2012). Therefore, in order to initiate the occurrence of any marketing activity, it is vital to have a marketing plan to follow in the event to create awareness, attract customers, and to gain business (Thomas, 2015). In having a marketing plan, the organization must delineate their marketing initiative through a sequence of designated steps by strategically organizing, marketing activities while defining who will be their targeted potential customers (Buttell, Jan/Feb 2009). In meeting the strategic objectives of a marketing plan, it should
Figure 2.4 Managing Marketing Strategies and the marketing mix. Page 49 (Reference Armstrong, G., Adam, S., Denize, S., Kotler,P., 2015. Principles of Marketing 6e.6th ed. Melbourne: Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd
Companies use coupons to get a customer's attention. However, how people use coupons in entirely up to the customer. Without using coupons, you are wasting the money on a daily bases. This money can go to important objects such as gas money or bills. All that will cost the customer to use coupons is time. Being a couponer is essential to saving money. To become a couponer you must start collecting coupons, buy a binder to become organized, and start looking for deals at stores.
Lastly, they need to evaluate the process to make sure the strategy is successful. With the strategic plan in place, marketers can then focus on creating a marketing plan. The marketing plan should consist of an Executive Summary, Situation Analysis, SWOT for each product line, Marketing Goals and Objectives, marketing Strategy, Marketing Implementation and Evaluation and Control. There are many parallels in how the strategic plan and the marketing plan are
The input begins with an environmental analysis in order to find trends and implications that will become an opportunity or a threat that can affect the growth of the business. From there a strategy development plan can be set to focus on the vision, mission, final growth platforms, initiatives, and detailed plan action. This particular focus gives hold to future plans and focus to a purpose. However, in this segment it is important to remember that only so much can be controlled and in order to grown you need more people with the knowledge and new perspectives that allows the business to flourish. In addition, Recardo discussed the importance of a contingency plan to keep the vision in play if something goes awry. From here a business and functional pathway can be used to drive the plan. It consists of a corporate development function and stages of
Marketing strategy is a method of focusing an organization's energies and resources on a course of action which can lead to increased sales and dominance of a targeted market niche. A marketing strategy combines product development, promotion, distribution, pricing, relationship management and other elements; identifies the firm's marketing goals, and explains how they will be achieved, ideally within a stated timeframe. Marketing strategy determines the choice of target market segments, positioning, marketing mix, and allocation of resources. It is most effective when it is an integral component of overall firm strategy, defining how the organization will successfully engage customers, prospects, and competitors in
Effective marketing begins with an estimated marketing strategy. A good marketing strategy helps in defining vision, mission and business goals and explains the steps need to achieve these goals.
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Marketing mix is one of the basic and the very important part of marketing plan. It includes all the elements that are important for an organization from manufacturing to sale of the product. It can be considered as the set of marketing tools that blends together to generate a marketing response in the market. Every organization uses this tool to make its marketing plan. Primarily it consists of 4P’s, but now it is extended to 7P’s of marketing. (Jain, 2013)
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