1. 2.03 Acquire foundational knowledge of marketing information management to understand its nature & scope

2. Explain the need for sport/event marketing information

3. VOCABULARY Marketing Information - data collected from internal or external sources to help make marketing decisions Facts - something that actually exists; reality; truth Estimates - an approximate judgment or careful calculation about the impact of a product Predictions - a forecast of something to happen Relationships – What happens to products, estimates or predictions based on changes

4. USES OF MARKETING INFORMATION IDENTIFY TRENDS – Determine what changes are occurring in the market Identify realistic goals Attracting and maintaining target market

5. WAYS to use Marketing Information Be SYSTEMATIC (organized) Be PROACTIVE – seek and take advantage of opportunities Collect accurate data CONSTANTLY – Keep up with changing needs of target market

6. IMPACT of Marketing Information Keep up with changing TRENDS Better reach to the target market Don’t waste money on ineffective advertising Trends in 2012 Trends in 2012

7. Types of Marketing Information Primary Data: – Original materials Examples: Autobiography, experiments SECONDARY DATA: – Information and conclusions gathered from reviewing primary data (ie: Biography) – 2 Types: INTERNAL EXTERNAL

8. INTERNAL DATA INFORMATION/RECORDS WITHIN ORGANIZATION – Request and Complaint Reports from customers – Lost Sales Reports ( Returns, damages) AdvantagesDisadvantages Saves money Easily accessed Doesn’t acknowledge market Might not be up-to-date

9. EXTERNAL DATA Information/Records Outside the organization – Identifies TARGET MARKET INFORMATION GOVERNMENT SOURCES/ DEMOGRAPHIC RECORDS – POPULATION INFORMATION in certain geographic locations – Identify locations of certain target markets » Is there a large enough population in a certain area to support a sport team/event? Internet External Data/ E-Marketers – CLICKSTREAM DATA » Tells e-marketers what web sites and advertisements internet- users see

10. “You Do” Article Activity Mrs. Byers will hand you selections from an article about project planning You will read the selection and then create a poster showcasing what you learned from your selection You will present this to the class You will answer questions about each selection