Marketing Strategy Itm
Marketing Strategy Itm
Marketing Strategy Itm
PROJECT REPORT
ON
“Marketing Stategy”
AT
MOHALI”
A training report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree
of
(2021-2024)
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STUDENT DECLARATION
. It is my original work and that it has not been submitted elsewhere for the award
of any other degree.
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FACULTY DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the student Ms. /Mr………… of BBA……. Sem has
undergone his /her Training under my periodic guidance on the Project titled
Marketing Strategy. Further I hereby declare that the student was periodically in
touch with me during his Training period and the work done by student is genuine
and original.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my profound gratitude to all those who have been
instrumental in the preparation of my project report. To start with, I would like to
thank for Infotechmon providing me a chance to undertake this internship study
and allowing me to explore the area of finance which was entirely new to me and
which will surely prove to be very beneficial to me for my future assignments, my
studies and my career ahead.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all those who provided me the
possibility to complete this report. A special gratitude I give to our final year
project Manager, Ms. Barkha, whose contribution in stimulating suggestions and
encouragement, helped me to coordinate my project especially in writing this
report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Chapter 1
Summary
About Infotechmon
1.1Introduction
1.2Vision
1.3Mission
1.4Features
2 Chapter 2
Research Problem
4 Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Research Methodology
4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Project
4.4 Objective
Chapter-1
Summary
Marketing project management is a methodology used to keep marketing
campaigns on track and stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. It
provides clarity among teams, keeps your projects within scope, and helps team
members meet customer needs. In this piece, we’ll discuss the challenges of
marketing campaigns and explain how marketing project management can help
you succeed.
Marketing initiatives can be crucial to your business plan because they give you
the chance to tell your brand story and send leads down the sales funnel. Without
effective marketing, you may struggle to bring in revenue and secure loyal
customers. A focused marketing plan ensures that your message resonates with
your audience so you can walk away from every campaign feeling proud of the
work your team put in.
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In this piece, we’ll explain what marketing project management is and how you
can use it to promote team collaboration, produce high-quality deliverables, and
implement a structured workflow.
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An organization's strategy that combines all of its marketing goals into one
comprehensive plan. A good marketing strategy should be drawn from market
research and focus on the right product mix in order to achieve the maximum profit
potential and sustain the business. The marketing strategy is the foundation of a
marketing plan.
1. Planning Phase
The planning phase is the most important as it analyzes internal strengths and
weaknesses, external competition, changes in technology, industry culture shifts
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and provides an overall picture of the state of the organization. This phase has four
key components that will provide a clear diagram of where your company is and
what it is doing.
● Analyze competitors
● Assess company
Once this analysis is complete the results should be used as a basis for developing
Marketing program –
Once the needs of the customers have been determined, and the decisions have
been made about which products will satisfy those needs, a marketing program or
mix must be developed. This marketing program is the how aspect of the planning
phase, which focuses on the 4Ps and the budget needed for each element of the
mix.
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Once the customer needs are understood, goals can be set to meet them, thus
increasing the chances of success with new products.
Find points of difference: like your company’s unique selling point, each product
should also have a certain set of traits or characteristics that makes it superior to
the competitive substitute. For example, your product could be longer lasting, more
accessible, more reliable or very user-friendly so the buyers will choose it over the
competition each time.
Market so that in people’s minds your product is the “go to” for their problem.
Through emotional and mental marketing customers will associate your brand with
their solution and eliminate choice. For example, many mothers use “Pampers,”
when referring to diapers, as this brand has been positioned as the go to in baby
diapering needs. Select target markets: based on the research and their
commonalities, that way needs and goals are both met.
Market-Product focus and Goal Setting – Once the questions of where the
company stands and what it wants to achieve are answered, the next step in the
planning process is determining where the resources will be allocated, and how to
turn plans into focused action. To do this, customers should be divided into
segments to determine what specific marketing technique will reach each targeted
group and what each group needs. Next measurable goals should be set to get the
needed products to the various groups, thus fulfilling the marketing objectives. For
example, if customers are divided into groups of common needs it’s easier to
market them and provide what they have proven to need at the time. And as well, if
customers are grouped by their common response to marketing, then the
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cooperation will know the right decisions to make to reach that specific market
segment.
Price strategy: focuses on the list price, price allowances (reductions), discounts,
payment periods, and credit contracts.
Place (Distribution) Strategy: the final ‘P’ in the marketing mix should focus on
distribution channels, outlets and transportation to get the product to the customer
when they need it.
Product Strategy: this element focuses on the features, packaging, branding and
warranty of the product.
2. Implementation Phase
The implementation phase is the action portion of the process. If the firm cannot
carry out the plan that was determined in the early stages, then the hours spent
planning were wasted. However, if the planning was adequately and competently
structured, then the program can be put into effect through a sales forecast and a
budget, using the following four components.
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4. Executing the marketing plan – effectively executing the marketing plan
will take attention to detail, and focus on the strategy and tactics defined in
your marketing plan.
3. Evaluation or Control Phase
The evaluation phase is the checking phase. This process involves ensuring that the
results of the program are in line with the goals set. The marketing team, especially
the manager will need to observe any deviations in the plan and quickly correct
negative deviations to get back on course; for example fluctuations of the dollar
creates a lesser need for the product than in the past, then the production of said
product should be repurposed for a new more desired item. And they should
exploit the positive divergences as well, for example if sales are better than
predicted for certain products then there could be more resources allocated to
greater production or distribution of the same item.
A few ways to evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing strategy include paying
attention to:
● Strategy versus tactic – strategy defines goals and tactic defines actions to
achieve goals.
should be achievable through the tactics that support it, rather than
dependent upon uncontrollable outside forces.”
Marketing strategy should be backed by a business plan with tactical moves to
accomplish goals, or it is useless.
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Guidelines For Effective Strategic Marketing Process
A well thought out plan for offering value and solutions to your target market
allows the company to discover the needs of the targeted customers and fulfill
those needs in a cost effective and timely fashion. This in turn allows for the
marketing team to be able to measure a company’s value based on your ideal
customer’s response to your product and strategy. Some guidelines to ensure this
strategy is effective are:
1. Set measurable, achievable goals by ensuring they are clear, structured and
measurable it will be easier to accomplish your purpose.
2. Base plans on facts and validated assumptions through market research.
3. Use simple, clear and precise plans to detail what benefits you will offer
your clients and how. Customers are driven by needs and desires so a clear
plan will target those to gain customer loyalty.
4. Have a feasible plan by using research to decide the best way to connect
with and engage your ideal customers and then implement a plan your
company can afford and carry to fulfillment to do so.
5. Ensure control and flexibility by customizing your business plans and goals
to match the needs of the customers, as they determine the success or failure
of your company.
While creating the perfect marketing plan for your company, there are certain
issues that could arise to deter the process. Here are a few possible issues to be
prepared to face:
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Organizational Issues such as Poor Assumptions: – assuming customer needs
without validation, lack of skilled workforce to implement the plans once they are
arrived at, loss of sight of customer needs during the planning phase and changing
demographic of consumers.
General problems such as: trouble obtaining marketing feedback, issues related to
cost of marketing and problems integrating collected information into plans.
According to Business news daily, while industry related factors could affect a
company’s performance, outside factors can also play a major role in the outcome
of a business’s plans. To determine the role of the external factors, it is
recommended that companies perform a PEST analysis. Below is a break-down of
what the four factors analyze.
Political – this analyzes how legal issues and government regulations affect profit
and consumer behavior. The major considerations of the political aspect are tax
guidelines, political stability, trade regulations and embargos, employment laws
and safety regulations. An example of this analysis and how it works is looking at
the effects of political instability in a foreign market and how it affects your
company’s plans.
Economic – this factor looks at the outside economic issues that affect a firm’s
success. Companies should pay attention to economic growth, inflation rates,
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exchange, interest rates and local business cycles. Changes in interest rate could
improve or decrease the company’s bottom line.
Social – demographic and cultural aspects affect whether a company can compete
in the market or not. The social factor helps businesses to examine why customers
purchase and what exactly their needs are. Issues to consider include lifestyle
changes, health consciousness, environmental responsibility awareness, and
attitudes toward work, education levels, population growth rates and country
demographics. A certain shift in educational requirements may result in career
changes that could reflect in changing needs of the customers.
Technical – this aspect considers how technology impacts product placement and
marketing. Technology can bring advantages and challenges that will increase or
decrease production level. Specific areas to consider are new technological
advancements, the use of technology in marketing, the role of the Internet and the
impact of the information technology changes. The introduction of the Internet has
created an expectation of instant gratification in today’s consumer; so social media
marketing has to be considered an option.
First, assess your brand’s current situation. What is its relevance and competitive
strength? Have sales stagnated? Are profit margins declining? What lessons have
been learned over the past year? Are there changes going on in the category? What
does the competitive landscape look like?
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2. Where do we want to go?
Identify the road ahead. Are there twists and turns that are difficult to anticipate? It
may be time to course-correct and review the brand’s marketing objectives and
strategies for both
Now it’s time to develop a detailed strategic plan that includes the brand’s
positioning and how each element of the Marketing Mix will work together to
support that positioning
These are the steps you should follow to create and execute a winning marketing
strategy.
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1. Understand Your Customer Develop a clear picture of your target customer
using market research and analysis. Understand their pain points and the
benefits of your solution.
2. Analyze the Market Some basic market research should allow you to find
market data such as total available market, market growth (historical
numbers and projections), market trends, etc.
3. Analyze the Competition Ask yourself what other choices your target
customers have to solve their pain point. Research and assess the strengths
and weaknesses of each. Take a look at this article for more info on
competitive marketing strategy.
4. Research Distribution Channels What is the best way to deliver your product
or service to your target customers? This will impact your sales strategy and
your financials, as well as your marketing mix.
5. Define Your Marketing Mix Check out this article about defining your
marketing mix: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.
6. Analyze the Financials Put together your marketing budget and evaluate
projected marketing ROI, customer acquisition costs, etc.
7. Review and Revise Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of your
marketing strategy, and revise or extend as needed.
Four Generic Worldwide Strategies
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Competitive Advantage
Focus Strategy
Companies that integrate strategies rather than relying on a single generic strategy
are able to adapt quickly and learn new technologies. The products produced under
the integrated cost leadership-differentiation strategy are less distinctive than
differentiators and costs are not as low as the cost-leader, but they combine the
advantages of both approaches. A somewhat distinctive product that is mid-range-
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priced can be a bigger draw to customers than a cheap generic product or an
expensive special one.
Chapter-2
● Research problem
The research problem of marketing strategy can encompass a wide range of topics
depending on the specific context or industry.
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3. Brand Management and Perception: Understanding how brand image,
positioning, and communication strategies impact consumer perception and loyalty
over time.
Each of these research problems can be further refined based on the specific
objectives, scope, and methodology of the study. Conducting thorough literature
reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and applying relevant marketing
theories/models are crucial steps in addressing these research problems effectively.
Successful companies add value for customers by selling them products and
services they need at a price they can afford. These companies use marketing
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strategies to match the products and services they produce to the needs of the
market. The rationale for using different marketing strategies is to obtain a better
understanding of market needs and to more completely satisfy them. Companies
that develop effective marketing strategies achieve high sales volumes at the
desired profit margins.
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● After-Sales: Providing after-sales support to the customer to maintain a
good brand image in the market.
Chapter 3
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● Discuss in detail the steps in the marketing plan and the marketing
mix.
Chapter-4
Research Methodology
RESEARCH DESIGN:
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A research design is an arrangement of conditions for collection and analysis of
data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the research. A research design
is a basis of framework which provides guidelines for the rest of research process.
It is the map of blueprint according to which the research will be conducted. The
research design used for this study is “DESCRIPTIVE DESIGN”. This design
includes surveys and facts finding enquiries of different kinds.
Sources of Data:
internet.
Sampling Design:
❖ Sampling Area:
❖ Sample size:
❖ Sample Techniques:
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Instrumentation Technique:
The questionnaire serves as a useful guide for the communication process and may
be used with survey research in any form whether the questions are in written or
verbal form. Without a questionnaire the interview has no structure.
❖ Research tool:
Limitations
Limitation of research:
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1. The research is confined to a company and does not necessarily shows a
Chapter-5
Analysis of Questionnaire
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Questions
a) 1-6 month
b) 6month -1 year
c) 1-2 year
Total 50 100%
a) 2-5 year
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Interpretation:
According to these data it can be clearly defined mostly employees are joined in
this year but satisfied to the market strategies of the industry.
Q.2 Does the Company develop strategies and programmers for marketing
its/products?
a) Yes
b) No
Yes 50 100%
No 0 0%
Total 50 100%
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Interpretation:
According to these data it can be clearly said that each Company executives agree
that company has formulated strategies and programmes for marketing its
products.
Q.3 Are you aware about the marketing strategies of Infotechmon PVT. LTD.?
a) Yes
b) No.
Yes 47 97%
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No 3 3%
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
This result shows that almost 97% executives focuses on only concentrated
marketing strategy as they want to proceed with their existing area and not going
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By relaying on past sales 14 28%
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
This result shows specific information about market research as market database is
mostly used tool for estimating its market potential and periodic sales forecast and
Q.5 In which following areas you feel your company enjoys competitive strength?
a) Labor
b) Quality infrastructure
c) Raw material accessibility
d) Technology
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Labor 11 22%
Technology 18 36%
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
Now this result shows that most executives feels that company enjoys competitive
strength in the area of technology and raw material accessibility but infrastructure
Q.6 Is the company use any type of media to the promotion of services ?
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a) Yes
b) No
Yes 50 100%
No 0 0%
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
According to these data it can be clearly said that each Company executives agree
that company has formulated strategies and programmes for marketing its
promotion of services.
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Q.7What kind of advertising used by INFOTECHNMON PVT. LTD. for
a) Mass media
b) Print media
c) Outdoor media
d) Online media
Total 50 100%
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Interpretation:
This result shows that company do not want to expand globally as it is lacking in
Q.8 Does the market strategies of your industry support the company’s promotion
a) Yes
b) No
c)
Yes 40 90%
No 10 10%
Total 50 100%
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Interpretation:
According to these data industry 90% support the company’s promotion cost .
Q.9 Which of the following marketing strategies you like the most?
a) Online marketing
Total 50 100%
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Interpretation:
According to these data it can be clearly said that each Company marketing
strategies are mostly believed in online marketing
c) Creating niches
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Defending existing market 28 56%
shares
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
This result was obtained as it was already found that company does not want to be
global or want to implement differentiated strategy as it want to defending its
existing shares and creating niches for its products without expanding towards new
areas.
Q.11 Are you satisfied with the market strategies of the industry?
a) Yes
b) No
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Particulars No.ofrespondents Percentage
Yes 42 92%
No 8 8%
Total 50 100%
Interpretation:
This result shows that company want to expand globally because 92% person are
satisfied to the market strategies of the industry
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Chapter-7
Findings
of the Study
I started my survey with some sincere efforts was quite successful to obtain
information from respondent regarding different aspect of product. The
conclusions of this report are as follows:.
● The findings of this survey shows that company do have a well planned
● Technology & raw material accessibility are the strong areas for the
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● Company find itself weak in expanding itself to the global market as it only
Chapter-8
Suggestions Of the study
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Suggestion of the Study
● Company should also think to opt differentiated strategy to grab the market
opportunities and make itself more compatible to take step into the global
market.
happen after getting the feedback from the existing customers so that their
requirements can be fulfilled by the diverse products.
● For formulating strategy only market database should not be the basis but
the whole market research and trends need to be studied to obtain the desired
results of strategies.
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Chapter-9
Conclusion
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Conclusion of the Study
After this report it can be concluded that one aspect of a marketing plan affects all
of the others, coordinating all activities is critical to eliminating interference and
maximizing the profits. A marketing strategy looks at all of the areas of the selling
activities and helps each one support the next, making sure all of the departments
are aware of what each is doing. A marketing strategy helps you create products
and services with the best chances for making a profit. This is because marketing
strategy starts with marketplace research, taking into consideration the company’s
optimal target customer, what competition is doing and what trends might be on
the horizon. Using this information, company can determine the benefit customers
and clients want, what they’re willing to pay and how company can differentiate its
product or service from the competition.
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Questionnaire:
Marketing Strategy
Dear Sir/Madam
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Educational qualification:
a) 1-6 month
b) 6month -1 year
c) 1-2 year
d) 2-5 year
Q.2 Does the Company develop strategies and programmes for marketing
its/products?
a) Yes
b) No
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Q.3 Are you aware about the marketing strategies of Infotechmon PVT. LTD .?
c) Yes
d) no
Q.5 In which following areas you feel your company enjoys competitive strength?
a) Labour
b) Quality infrastructure
d) Technology
Q.6 Is the company use any type of media to the promotion of services ?
c) Yes
d) No
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Q.7What kind of advertising used by Infotechmon PVT. LTD. for promotion of
their services?
a) Mass media
b) Print media
c) Outdoor media
d) Online media
Q.8 Does the market strategies of your industry support the company’s promotion
d) Yes
e) No
Q.9 Which of the following marketing strategies you like the most?
a) Online marketing
g) Creating niches
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Q.11 Are you satisfied with the market strategies of the industry?
c) Yes
d) No
Thank you for investing your valuable time in giving us your inputs.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books:
Websites:
● www.Infotechmon.com
● www.google.com
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