marketing 300 discussion section get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Announcements? get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Announcements? • Michael Shermer, author of Mind of the Market • Topic: Irrationality • Place: March 1, 7:30, Union Theater • Tickets: Union Box Office (free!) get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath reminder – You can only turn in 1 discussion question after 2nd exam – If you haven’t turned in any yet, you need to do the next two! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath segments Is this a viable market segment (target market)? a)women who need new shoes b)teenagers c)professional man looking for dress socks d)diabetics who like sweets e)middle aged couple looking to buy a house f)people who like cars g)young people who look for variety in movie rentals h)busy mother who wants to improve her health get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath targets and segments What is the difference between a target market and a segment? get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath targets and segments JUNK FOOD MARKET (OVERALL) VARIETY-SEEKERS SNACKERS LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES QUALITYSEEKERS HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath JUNK FOOD MARKET SEGMENTS VARIETY-SEEKERS SNACKERS LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES QUALITYSEEKERS HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath JUNK FOOD MARKET SEGMENTS VARIETY-SEEKERS SNACKERS LATE-NIGHT MUNCHIES QUALITYSEEKERS HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath TARGET HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath What kind of targeting approach is this? SINGLE TARGET MARKET APPROACH HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath What kind of targeting approach is this if you have a single marketing mix? COMBINED TARGET MARKET APPROACH SNACKERS HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath What kind of targeting approach is this if you have more than one marketing mix? MULTIPLE TARGET MARKET APPROACH SNACKERS HEALTHCONSCIOUS get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Quiz #4 • A requisition a) is only used for nonroutine purchases. b) is the same as a purchase order. c) sets the terms under a negotiated contract. d) is a formal contract between a buyer and a seller. e) none of the above is true. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Quiz #4 • Purchasing managers in business markets (compared to buyers in consumer markets) are generally: a) fewer in number. b) more technically qualified. c) less emotional in their buying motives. d) more insistent on dependability and quality. e) all of the above. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Quiz #4 • Organizations always focus on economic factors when they make purchase decisions and are never as emotional as final consumers in their buying behavior. a) True b) False companies are made of people! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam details • • • • March 1, 5:40pm – see Learn@UW for location Makeup exam: you should have received an email Arrive early – no extra time if you’re late! What should I bring? – No. 2 pencil – Student ID – required to submit exam – Know your section number get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Exam Prep • get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath • read over class notes • do the quizzes on the book website • do the quizzes on the book website • do the quizzes on the book website!!!!!!!! • www.mhhe.com/fourps get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Exam Prep • Don’t write on practice exam, please! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 1. Which of these sounds like sales-era marketing? a) “We just make stuff; we don’t try to sell it.” b) “We make whatever we want, and shove our products down peoples’ throats” c) “We do whatever the guys in marketing tell us to” d) “We hire hotshot MBAs to find out all the latest trends and then we just copy them.” e) “We hang around on Facebook listening in on conversations to figure out how to market to young people” get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 2. “Price” includes which of the following: a) Cost of a product to the company b) Markup of a product c) Markup and discounts d) Markup, discounts, and allowances e) Markup, discounts, allowances, and geographic terms get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 3. Which of the following most describes a “breakthrough opportunity?” a) Some guy mixes ingredients in his bathtub and sells it as a Coke knockoff b) A greasy sandwich store opens a second location next to a popular bar where college kids get drunk every weekend c) A pharmaceutical company spends 12 years and $127 billion coming up with a drug that keeps you from saying dumb stuff d) Sven Evans knits handbags and sells them on EBay e) Knowing the shape of the economy, a Ford dealership has a sale on all compact cars with broken windshields get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 4. Phun Pharmaceuticals decides that in addition to selling pills, they want to start selling snowboards. What strategy is this? a) Multiple target market b) Combined target market c) Market development d) Diversification e) Market Penetration get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review Present products Present markets New markets New products Market Penetration Product Development Market Development Diversification get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 5. Greasy Black Oil Co. wants to make a pre-packaged oil slick product for thwarting tailgaters. Which should they do first? a) Get retailers on board b) Figure out the 4 Ps c) Start manufacturing the product d) Segment the market e) Create promotional advertising with snappy catchphrases that people will repeat a lot get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 6. Cantco says on their warranty that if their product blows up within 90 days of purchase you can get a replacement free of cost. Your product blew up on day 88 but the company refuses to send you a new product. They can get in trouble under which act? a) Total Quality Management Act b) Sherman Act c) Magnuson-Moss Act d) Terrance-Putnam Act e) This is the buyer’s problem. He can sue, but that’s about it. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 7. Reference groups would have the most impact on the sales of which category of product? a) Shoes b) Salad dressing c) Hand soap d) Coffee e) Batteries get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 8. Jieun Cha just bought a new Porsche, but as she speeds home from the dealership, she wonders if maybe she should have just gotten the Ferrari. It had a carbon-fiber brake pedal, after all, and it was only $137,000 more. This is an example of: a) Routinized response behavior b) Dissonance c) Consumer insatiability d) Consumer justification e) Post-purchase reconsideration get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 9. Jeremy Jaghoff works for a large, faceless corporation. His boss tells him that they’re going to need some supplies. Which of the following on the boss’ list is most likely to be a straight rebuy? a) A solid gold chair for the executive suite b) A brand new wi-fi network for the corporate complex c) 20 pizzas (extra cheese) delivered to the boss’ office d) 5,000 reams of paper e) 200 headsets for the new employees they are hiring get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 10. Which is true about “target marketing”? a) Is limited to small sized market b) Assumes that all customers are homogeneous c) Focuses on reasonably homogeneous market segments d) All of the above get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 11. Subway uses many retail channels to reach its target markets while UW Credit Union uses none. Which of the marketing mix variables is being considered here? a) Penetration b) Product c) Promotion d) Place e) Price get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 12. Hafasco recently increased its couponing to its present customers. It appears that Hafasco’s is pursuing what kind of opportunity? a) Market penetration b) Product development c) Market development d) Mass marketing e) Diversification get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 13. The Sherman Act (1890) focuses on: a) b) c) d) e) Unfair methods of competition Attempts to monopolize Deceptive packaging, branding or ads Product warranties Clayton Act (1914) get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 14. Almost 50 percent of the total U.S. income is paid to the ________of U.S. families with the highest incomes. a) 20 percent b) 30 percent c) 50 percent d) 80 percent e) 95 percent get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 15. On his way to buy a Stihl chainsaw, Leatherface hears from one of his friends that Craftsmans has more priceperformance than Stihl. However Leatherface thought that his friend said that Stihl had more price-performance. This illustrates: a) Selective perception b) Learning c) Selective retention d) Reinforcement e) Selective exposure get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 16. Loopy went to Copps for grocery shopping. He wanted to buy Salt Mine brand potato chips. However, the store was temporarily out of that product, so he looked over the other familiar products/brands and decided to try a well advertised one. This case illustrates: a) Routinized response behavior b) Intensive problem solving c) Limited problem solving d) Extensive problem solving get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 17. Regarding the U.S. population trends in the U.S. consumer market, which of the following is NOT true? a) About 13 percent of all Americans move each year. b) Some of the areas with the largest populations are losing population. c) The overall U.S. population continues to grow rapidly. d) The percentage of population in older age groups has increased. e) Big targets such as the metro areas are attractive but very competitive. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 18. Frederick Krueger is a demoralized employee who works on the 5th floor of an anonymous office building in an industrial park. His office’s printer ran out of toner again and Fred has decided that instead of buying the same toner that he always buys from a company-approved vendor, he is going to buy some knock-off toner from a sketchy vendor in South America. What kind of organizational buying is this? a) new task buy b) new order buy c) depeche mode buy d) modified rebuy e) modified buy f) straight rebuy get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 19. Ray was interested in a new guitar. Ray discussed the various type of with some knowledgeable friends and relied on their advice. Ray’s friends were acting as: a) An economic influence b) Routinized decision-makers c) A social class d) A lifestyle group e) A reference group get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath exam review 20. As the owner of a Starbucks, Laurie had an annual income of $65,000 last year. She pays $30,000 per year in taxes and another $18,000 per year in grocery bills, house mortgage, and car payment. Last year she spend an additional $5,000 on a one-month visit to Zimbabwe. What was Laurie’s discretionary income last year? a) $17,000 b) $35,000 c) $12,000 d) $47,000 e) $5,000 get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath PRO TIP If you’re stuck on an application test question think about these things: - How does this apply to the 4 P’s? - Who is involved? Who benefits? What are their motivations? - There is no universal “best” strategy, distribution method, promotion, etc… - (It’s all situational!) get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath PRO TIP Please return practice exam when you leave! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Segments • Homogeneous within – as similar as possible with regards to their response to marketing mix variables and segmenting dimensions • Heterogeneous between – consumers in different segments should be as different as possible • Substantial – Large enough group of people to be profitable • Operational – Dimensions should be useful for identifying customers and adjusting marketing mix variables get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Product Examples • Broad Product Category – Electronics • Generic market – Devices that help you capture an image • Product Market – Digital Camera • Multiple Target Market – One camera targeted at different market segments (different marketing mixes) • Combined Target Market – One camera targeted at different market segments (same marketing mixes) get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 1: Intro Macro-marketing: Study of marketing from the national (societal) perspective. Emphasis on how the whole marketing system works. Micro-marketing: Study of marketing from an individual firm’s perspective; 4 P’s. Macro-Micro dilemma: What is good for an individual firm is not always good for society get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 1: Intro The marketing concept: Total company effort to achieve customer satisfaction at a profit The roles/focus of marketing over time Simple trade era/Sell surplus Production era/Increase supply Sales era/Beat competition Marketing department era/Coordinate and control Marketing company era/Long-run customer satisfaction get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 1: Intro Customer value = Benefits - Costs (From perspective of the consumer) get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 1. • Micro and macro views of marketing – Micro view: a set of activities performed by organizations • The American Red Cross seeks more volunteers. • “Pepsi sells in Japan.” – Macro view: a social process • Internet changed the way of firm’s communication with consumers. • Korea and the U.S. agree on a new trade agreement. • “Russia decided to focus more on consumer goods than before.” – Micro-macro dilemma • E.g.) What is good for some producers or consumers may not be good for environments. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 2: Strategy Planning • A marketing strategy requires: 1) Target market 2) Marketing mix to appeal to target market a. Product b. Place c. Promotion d. Price • The marketing plan • contains the strategy along with timing details for implementation get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 2: Strategy Planning • Planning an effective strategy and marketing mix involves: • SWOT Analysis •(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) • Differentiation • Market Segment get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 3: Evaluating Opportunities When looking for opportunities, consider: 1. External Environment - economic, technical, political, legal, social, cultural 2. Competitors: compares your strengths and weaknesses to those of major competitors: Target market Product, Place, Promotion, Price Competitive barriers Likely responses to your actions get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 3: Evaluating Opportunities 3. Internal Environment - marketing plan must align with the firm’s overall objectives Evaluate all three together to find the best opportunities! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 4. • Target marketers aim at specific targets (p67) – Single target market approach • Segmenting the market and picking one of the homogeneous segments as the firm’s target market – Multiple target market approach • Segmenting the market and choosing two or more segments, then treating each as a separate target market needing a different marketing mix – Combined target market approach • Combining two or more submarkets into one larger target market as a basis for one strategy get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 4: Segmentation and Positioning Market – potential customers with similar needs Generic – broadly similar needs, diverse ways of satisfying needs Product – very similar needs, close substitutes Segmentation 1) Name broad product market 2) Segment to select target market and marketing mix Should be homogeneous within, heterogeneous between, substantial, operational get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 4: Segmentation and Positioning Market approaches Single target Multiple target Combined target Qualifying dimension – includes a customer type in product-market Determining dimension – affect customer’s purchase of specific product in product-market Positioning – how customers think about proposed or present brands in the market get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 5: Consumer Buying Behavior Consumer Behavior – why do they buy what they buy? Economic Needs - Psychological Needs Social Influence -Purchase Situation Psychological Influences within and individual Needs, Wants, Drives The PSSP Hierarchy of Needs Personal needs, Social needs, Safety needs, Physiological needs Perception Determines what Consumers See & Feel Selective Exposure, Selective Perception, Selective Retention Learning Determines what Response is Likely The Learning Process: Drive - - Cues - - Response get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 5: Consumer Buying Behavior Attitudes relate to buying - understanding attitudes & beliefs helps you target them! The Consumer Decision Process Consumer Problem Solving: Info Search - - Identify alternatives - - Set criteria - Evaluate alternatives Problem Solving Continuum Routinized response behavior - - Limited problem solving - - Extensive problem solving get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 6: Business Buying Behavior Not all consumers are final consumers. The buying process is very different for these consumers (examples: B2B, middlemen, gov’t, nonprofits…) Orgs typically focus on economic factors, not emotion Many people with varying roles are involved in the purchasing decision. Know their roles and manners of influence get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 5. • Note the definitions of the following – Extensive problem solving • When consumers put much effort into deciding how to satisfy a need – Limited problem solving • When consumers put some effort – Routinized response behavior • When he/she regularly selects a particular way of satisfying a need when it occurs; mostly for purchases where he/she has much experience in how to meet a need – Low-involvement purchases • For purchases that have little importance or relevance for the customer get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 5. • Organizational Buying Behavior – New-task buying / A straight rebuy / Modified rebuy • A straight rebuy is MOT likely to occur for A.A new computer network B. A pension plan to meet the new legal issue C. Cartridge for the copy machine D.Screen component for a new mobile phone product E. Buying decision from a new vendor get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 6: Business Buying Behavior Three types of buying processes: New-task Buying: Due to new customer need so lots of info needed, many people involved Straight Rebuy Routine repurchase so no new info required, little time and usually smaller Modified Rebuy In between purchase with only moderate review of buying decision get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath Chapter 6: Business Buying Behavior Few large manufacturers: produce 60%+ of value add; do most buying; centralized locations; clear, defined industries Services larger in number, spread out, smaller, less formal… Retailers/wholesalers are purchasing agents for target consumers Government market often largest of all markets (30% of GDP in US); more set policies in gov’t buying process – e.g. competitive bid systems, approved supplier lists, etc. get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath GOOD LUCK ON THE EXAM!! get all section slides at: http://mywebspace.wisc.edu/rkamath