Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Chapter 7 - Strategic Marketing and Planning

A Marketing Plan
A plan that is short-term and specific, and combines both strategy and tactics.

Market planning : The analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and control of marketing initiatives in order to satisfy target market needs and organizational objectives

Key Elements of strategic business planning 

Objectives - Statements that outline the plan, the companies overall goals and takes direction from mission statement.

Strategies - Statements that outline how objectives will be achieved. Factor in marketing strength, degree of competition, financial resources, research and development capabilities.
  • penetration strategies - agressive and progressive action. Growth is achieved by investing in existing business
  • acquisition strategy - acquiring companies that represent attractive financial opportunities
  • new product strategy -  investment in research and development for innovative products
  • vertical and horizontal integration strategies - vertical owns n operates businesses at different levels of the channel of distribution, horizontal owns and operates several companies at the same level of distribution
  • strategic alliance strategies - two firms combine strength in different areas and pursue a marketing venture
  • divestment strategies - removing an entire division of a company through sale or liquidation

Execution - Action plan that outlines how the strategies are to be implemented

Marketing plans consider such matters as the marketing mix, target markets, and control and evaluation mechanisms that determine the effectiveness of the implemented strategies.

Corporate Planning
Mission statement - the purpose and philosophy of a company
Vision statement - the future of the company
Values statement - statements that reflect the company culture and priorities

A Typical Marketing Plan

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

External Influences - Economic trends, Social and Demographic trends, Tech

Market Analysis - Size, Growth, Seasonal, Consumer Data and Behaviour, Media, Segment analysis

Product Analysis - Sales Volume, Market Share, New Product Activity, Distribution, Communications

Competitive Analysis - Major competetors analyzed

SWOT Analysis - Factors that impact strategy like strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

PLAN SECTION

Positioning Strategy, Marketing Objective, Marketing Strategies, Target Market, Marketing Mix and Budget

Fundamental Marketing Strategies

The basic direction an organization takes:
Market Penetration: improving market position
Market Development : existing products to new target market
Product Development : new products or modifies existing products for current customers
Diversification : Invests ressources in a totally new direction

Marketing Control and Evaluation 

The process of measuring and evaluating the results of marketing strategies and plans. Taking corrective action to ensure that marketing objectives are attained.

REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW

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