Marketing and Promotion Strategies: The Six PS' of Marketing
Marketing and Promotion Strategies: The Six PS' of Marketing
Marketing and Promotion Strategies: The Six PS' of Marketing
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You need to get out there and spread the word about your products or services to the right people
to build your customer base. Advertising and selling are part of the process but there is much
more involved.
There are generally six key aspects that you need to focus on when marketing your
products or services. These aspects are sometimes referred to as the six ‘Ps’:
product
price
promotion
place
people
processes
Product
Product refers to the goods or services you are offering. You might consider a
range of factors such as packaging, labelling, branding and quality when
developing your product.
Price
Setting a suitable price for your products or services will help you to be profitable
and stay competitive. Start by including all the costs associated with producing and
delivering your products and services, then research your target market to
determine how much they would be willing to pay. If there is a gap you have more
work to do – perhaps reducing your costs or focusing on a different market.
Promotion
Promotion refers to the methods you will use to advertise and sell your products
and services. Promotional methods may include:
website
social media
blogging
e-newsletters
networking
brochures and flyers
TV, radio or print advertising
word of mouth
loyalty and reward programs
mail-outs and letter drops
sponsorship
PR activities such as media releases and events
Place
This aspect of marketing refers to how your customers will be able to purchase
your products or services. Distribution channels may include:
When deciding which channel to use, consider your target market and the logistics
involved in getting your products and services to them.
People
You will most likely have to engage with suppliers, distributors, wholesalers,
stakeholders and employees to get your product or services to market. These
groups all form part of your team. You need to ensure they understand the
importance of providing quality products and customer service.
Processes
The right customer service and business processes are essential to support your
marketing goals. They may include procedures for ordering new stock, ensuring
products or services are delivered in a timely manner, providing opportunities for
customers to give feedback and regularly reviewing sales and financial reports.