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Introduction to Marketing Management

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An overview of the role of marketing management in businesses, including its importance, functions, and key concepts.

Introduction to Marketing Management
Key concepts, processes, and tools for creating, delivering, and capturing value.

1. What Is Marketing Management?

Aspect Definition
Marketing The set of activities that identify, anticipate, and satisfy customer needs profitably.
Management Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve objectives.
Marketing Management The systematic analysis, planning, implementation, and control of marketing activities to create sustainable customer value and achieve organizational goals.

2. Core Objectives

  1. Customer Orientation – Understand and meet real needs.
  2. Value Creation – Deliver superior benefits vs. cost.
  3. Profitability – Generate returns for the firm.
  4. Market Growth – Expand market share, enter new segments.
  5. Brand Equity – Build strong, differentiated brand assets.

3. The Marketing Management Process

  1. Situation Analysis

    • External: PESTEL, industry forces (Porter’s Five Forces).
    • Internal: SWOT, resource audit, core competencies.

  2. Target Market Selection

    • Segmentation → Targeting → Positioning (STP).

  3. Marketing Planning

    • Set SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time‑bound).
    • Develop the Marketing Mix (4‑Ps/7‑Ps).

  4. Implementation

    • Allocate budgets, assign responsibilities, create timelines.
    • Use project‑management tools (Gantt charts, Kanban).

  5. Control & Evaluation

    • Track KPIs (sales, market share, ROI, CAC, CLV).
    • Conduct performance reviews, adjust tactics (feedback loop).

4. The Marketing Mix

Traditional 4‑Ps Expanded 7‑Ps (services) Key Questions
Product Product What core and augmented benefits do we offer?
Price Price How do we price to reflect value and competition?
Place Place (Distribution) Through which channels do customers buy?
Promotion Promotion How do we communicate the offer?
— People Who interacts with customers and how?
— Process What service delivery steps matter?
— Physical Evidence What tangible cues support the brand?

5. Strategic Frameworks

Framework Purpose Typical Use
Ansoff Matrix Growth strategy (market penetration, product development, market development, diversification). Planning new product launches or market entry.
BCG Growth‑Share Matrix Portfolio analysis (Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, Dogs). Allocating resources among business units.
Porter’s Five Forces Industry attractiveness analysis. Assessing competitive pressure.
STP Model Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning. Crafting focused marketing strategies.
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Model Estimate long‑term profitability of a customer. Guiding acquisition and retention spend.

6. Digital & Data‑Driven Marketing

Area Tools & Techniques
Analytics Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, dashboards (Tableau, Power BI).
Social Media Scheduling (Hoot
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Unit Syllabus 10 Topics
Introduction to Marketing Management
Marketing Research Methods
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Market Segmentation and Targeting
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Product Development and Management
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Pricing Strategies
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Promotional Tools and Techniques
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Distribution Channels and Logistics
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Brand Management
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Marketing Metrics and Analytics
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International Marketing
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