Introduction to Marketing Jordan Holtzman
What is Marketing? Exchange process Management process Consumer-driven The 4 P’s Creating satisfied and loyal consumers “Getting the right stuff to the right people.”
Marketing is NOT just… …“Advertising” …“Selling” …“getting inside the consumer’s head” …”building a better mousetrap” “art” “science”
Marketing is Everywhere Business – For Profit – Not for Profit Politics Science Research Religion
Some Marketing Vocabulary Needs vs. Wants Marketing Offer Market Value Value Proposition Satisfaction Marketing System Products Services Experiences De-Marketing
A modern Marketing System
Avoiding Marketing Myopia When marketing is overly focused on product features instead of benefits and market trends – Examples Music Downloads vs. CDs Trains vs. Transportation Good Marketing Managers avoid Marketing Myopia.
Old vs. New Marketing
The 4 P’s Product Price Promotion Place
Not all customers are created equal
Question du Jour Is the customer always right?