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Marketing Plan Template

There isn't a single way to create a marketing plan, there isn't a specific format for how it should be presented, but there are...

What is Marketing Mix

The marketing mix (also commonly referred to as the '4 P's of Marketing') refers to the marketing strategy that a business uses to market to their target market. The marketing strategy consists of...

What is One-to-One Marketing?

The objective of the one-to-one strategy is to use customer information seeking to build an enduring relationship with each customer. In addition to a long-term relationship, the...

Market Segmentation

In marketing, customers (to include potential customers) are segmented into groups based on characteristics. These customers can consist of individuals, groups, or organizations. Customers are grouped into segments...

Marketing Strategies

​Marketing strategy is the sum of all activities completed as part of developing an organizational marketing strategic plan. While each of the activities has their own subset of strategies, it is the whole of these activities that create the marketing strategies. There are...

How To Write a Marketing Survey

An effective marketing survey, or research questionnaire, is a lot more complicated than just putting together some questions and asking customers, or random...

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What is a Marketing Plan?

A marketing plan for a company is a distinct and separate document from what is written for a business plan; although there are some shared elements. An organizational marketing plan is...

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Marketing Ethics

Having an understanding of ethical theories in marketing plays two important roles; 1) it ensures that the business is following ethical practices when making marketing decisions, and 2) ethics plays an important role in...

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Marketing Management

The marketing concept is an organizational approach based on the belief that an organization exists as a result of its ability to...

Porter's 5 Forces Industry Analysis Example
Porter's 5 Forces Industry Analysis

Analyze the structure of the semiconductor industry using Porter's 5 Forces Model. Assess the attractiveness (profitability) of the industry based on...

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Last Mile Delivery Industry Analysis

Last mile delivery is the final leg of a delivery from the warehouse to the customer. Last mile delivery is also referred to as white glove delivery, a term that is intended to convey the level of service the customer can expect when receiving their merchandise. The following is an industry analysis of...

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Customer Profile Characteristics

One of the key elements of a successful marketing strategy is knowing who your target market is; who are your customer’s. Advertising is...

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Furniture Business Industry Analysis

This analysis begins with a brief overview of a wholesale furniture retail outlet located in Illinois. The analysis is then divided into three segments; 1) a broad analysis of the furniture industry, 2) an overview of...

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Real Estate Industry Analysis

Real estate operations involve the management of real estate. This industry analysis places an emphasis on commercial real estate; property that is specifically zoned, or designated, to facilitate business for...

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Marketing Blog Articles

There are a lot of marketing terms that a business owner should become familiar with prior to pursuing their new venture; or while in business. The following is a list of terms and definitions that will help with providing a deeper understanding of how they influence business decisions.

Affiliate Marketing, 4 Ps of Marketing, Guerilla Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Techniques, Network Marketing, Niche Market, Product Marketing, Target Market, Trade Marketing, Vector Marketing, Porter's 5 Forces, Pricing Strategies, Pricing Tactics, Product Life Cycle -