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Marketing Management: Practical Applications
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Intermediate
40 hours
8 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the principles and applications of market segmentation to effectively target and position products.
- Explore strategies for product development and innovation to meet consumer needs and maintain competitive advantage.
- Analyze various pricing strategies and select appropriate approaches based on market conditions and business goals.
- Examine different distribution channels and determine optimal methods for product delivery to target customers.
- Develop skills in brand management, promotional mix integration, digital marketing, and marketing analytics to create cohesive marketing strategies.
Content Outline
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1. Market Segmentation
- Definition and importance
- Criteria for segmentation
- Geographic
- Demographic
- Psychographic
- Behavioral
- Process of segmenting a market
- Targeting strategies
- Undifferentiated
- Differentiated
- Concentrated
- Positioning products for different segments
- Case studies and examples
2. Product Development and Innovation
- Overview of product life cycle
- New product development process
- Idea generation
- Screening
- Concept development and testing
- Business analysis
- Product development
- Market testing
- Commercialization
- Innovation strategies
- Incremental vs. radical innovation
- Open innovation
- User-driven innovation
- Role of consumer feedback and market research
- Managing product portfolios
3. Pricing Strategies
- Importance of pricing in marketing mix
- Cost-based pricing
- Cost-plus pricing
- Break-even analysis
- Value-based pricing
- Competitive pricing
- Psychological pricing tactics
- Price anchoring
- Odd-even pricing
- Prestige pricing
- Dynamic and promotional pricing
- Legal and ethical considerations in pricing
4. Distribution Channels
- Definition and role in marketing
- Types of distribution channels
- Direct sales
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- E-commerce platforms
- Channel design and management
- Factors influencing channel choice
- Channel conflict and resolution
- Emerging trends in distribution
5. Brand Management
- Definition and significance of brand equity
- Elements of brand identity
- Brand positioning strategies
- Brand extensions and line extensions
- Managing brand perceptions and reputation
- Brand equity measurement
- Case studies of successful brand management
6. Promotional Mix
- Components of the promotional mix
- Advertising
- Sales promotions
- Public relations
- Personal selling
- Direct marketing
- Developing integrated marketing communications (IMC)
- Selecting promotional tools based on objectives and target market
- Budgeting for promotions
- Measuring promotional effectiveness
7. Digital Marketing
- Overview and importance in modern marketing
- Social media marketing strategies
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Email marketing campaigns
- Content marketing principles
- Online advertising platforms and formats
- Analytics tools for digital marketing
- Ethical considerations and privacy issues
8. Marketing Analytics
- Role of data analytics in marketing
- Key marketing metrics
- Customer acquisition cost
- Customer lifetime value
- Conversion rates
- Tools for data collection and analysis
- Tracking consumer behavior
- Measuring campaign effectiveness
- Using insights to optimize marketing strategies
Summary
Each topic will incorporate real-world examples, case studies, and practical exercises to ensure applied understanding.
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