Chapter 8 – Global Marketing
WHY EXPAND INTO OVERSEAS MARKETS? the world is getting smaller expands market share new, untapped markets some raw materials cheaper/more plentiful creates jobs
Differences in Global Marketing 1. MARKET SIZE world population > 7.5 billion US population>326 million www.census.gov Factors Affecting Market Potential income level stage of country's economic development
2. BUYER BEHAVIOR differs by country & among market segments w/in each country need to consider local customs, tastes & living conditions ie: Snapple (sugar, foggy look) ie: EuroDisnesy (alcohol, employees look) food differences & preferences
5 Considerations Prior to Entering Foreign Market 1. Demand 2. Competition 3. Economic environment 4. Social-cultural environment 5. Political-legal environment
The Environment for International Marketing 1. ECONOMIC FACTORS nations size, per capital income & stage of economic develop need to gear product to income level of country need to consider unemployment level infrastructure: transportation, communication and utilities exchange rate: how currency converts from one to another
2. SOCIAL-CULTURAL FACTORS study nations' culture incl: language, education, social values, & religious attitudes be sure about translations! ie: Gerbers baby food in India ie: Time, Lunch Hours Papa John’s in Egypt: shrimp alfredo and pizza “Fisherman’s Catch”.
3. POLITICAL-LEGAL FACTORS political turmoil may need to adjust marketing strategy based on political environment
TRADE BARRIERS Tariffs IMPORT QUOTAS - limits on imports revenue tariffs protective tariffs IMPORT QUOTAS - limits on imports EMBARGO - complete ban on import of certain products (Cuba) DUMPING - sell goods at lower price than domestic market price
Strategies for Entering International Markets 1. EXPORTING indirect exporting direct exporting
2. Contractual Agreements: Licensing, Franchise 3. OVERSEAS MARKETING ie: foreign sales offices
4. FOREIGN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING subsidiary that is responsible for foreign production & marketing
2 Types of International Marketing Strategies 1. GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGY standardized marketing mix w/ minimal modifications in all foreign markets 2. MULTIDOMESTIC MARKETING treats each nation separately
Product & Promotional Strategies: Figure 8.4