Marketing Mix: BY: JYOT RUHANI-2020994508/y NATASHA MANN - 2020991218/z

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MARKETING MIX

BY: JYOT RUHANI-2020994508/y 


 NATASHA MANN -2020991218/z
DEFINATION OF MARKETING MIX

The marketing mix is defined by the use of a


marketing tool that combines a number of
components in order to become harden and solidify a
product’s brand and to help in selling the product or
service. Product based companies have to come up
with strategies to sell their products, and coming up
with a marketing mix is one of them.
WHAT IS MARKETING MIX ?
Marketing Mix is a set of marketing tool or tactics, used to promote a
product or services in the market and sell it. It is about positioning a
product and deciding it to sell in the right place, at the right price and
right time. The product will then be sold, according to marketing and
promotional strategy. The components of the marketing mix consist
of 4Ps Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. In the business sector,
the marketing managers plan a marketing strategy taking into
consideration all the 4Ps. However, nowadays, the marketing mix
increasingly includes several other Ps for vital development.
PRODUCT
Product is anything, both tangible and intangible, that can be delivered to the market for purchase and consumption.
Besides, it is something that meets a set of customer needs or wants. When companies are developing the 7Ps of the
marketing mix, they may think about a product in terms of 3 levels.

i. Core product
The core product incorporates the core benefits of a product purchased by consumers. For example, a student
pursuing Entrepreneurship is buying knowledge; therefore, the product planners ought to define the benefits of the
product to the students.

ii. Actual product


The actual product is composed of various characteristics that make up a product. They could be quality levels, brand
name, and other attributes.

iii. Augmented product


The augmented product includes additional consumer services build around the actual core product such as warranty,
tutorials on how to operate a product and after-sales services.
PRICE

The price is the only income-generating aspect of the 7Ps of marketing.


Therefore, obviously, it deserves high attention. Various pricing strategies
do exist, which should be applied depending on the product type, market
environment and customer characteristics. In general, to survive in the
fast-changing market place, a product should be priced as per the target
audience’s perceptions.
PLACE

The place is the distribution point of a product. It is an essential aspect of the 7Ps of the marketing mix
that defines the availability of a product in the market. For the product to stand out, it has to be
positioned in the most convenient place for the target customers. This could be through a window shop
or via the internet. Before developing your distribution strategy, you need to consider questions such as
the following:

• How do your customers want to obtain the product, and what is the best way to reach them?
• What do different distribution channels cost?
• How do your competitors’ distribution strategies differ from yours?
• What is the environmental footprint of your distribution methods?
PROMOTION
Promotion is one of the 7Ps of the marketing mix techniques used by
companies to communicate their customer offerings. It is a combination of
advertising, exhibitions, digital marketing, and other elements to pave the
way for dialogue with clients. Promotion ought to communicate not only the
perks obtained from a product but also its features. Besides, the
promotional material should be precise and informative to the internal
stakeholders. An efficient promotion strategy should be a blend of the
following questions.
•Which is the best mode to message your target buyers?
•When should you implement the promotion strategy?
•What promotion strategy have your competitors adopted?
PEOPLE

The reputation of your product primarily lies in people’s hands.


Anyone can have a negative or positive impression of your products
and services. It is, therefore, essential to train your employees on how
to contact customers to give your business a decisive edge over your
competitors. This can be done by adjusting the 7Ps of marketing to
meet customer needs. For example, if you operate a little barber
shop, placing some complimentary chocolates in your client’s guest
room will tend to impress the customer, and, more likely, they will
become substantial clients. The workforce is the key to the design and
effective implementation of the 7Ps of the marketing mix.
PROCESS

The process is one of the elements of the 7Ps of the marketing mix
that tends to obtain too little attention. It refers to the flow of
activities as a result of the interactions between a business and its
customers. For example, when a customer books a room, there is a
process triggered. There is no essence of running a firm if this
strategy is faulty. If it is used wisely, it’s a great source of satisfied
customers. Therefore, develop clear processes for every type of
interaction and make sure that they meet customer expectations
and are consistently implemented.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The last element of the 7Ps of marketing is physical evidence. This element pertains particularly
to the service domain. A service, in general, is intangible. This implies certain risks for
customers. These can be reduced by giving physical proof of the service you deliver. For
example, an insurance company would issue their customers with printed evidence materials.
This boosts customers’ confidence in what they are buying. To wrap it up, physical evidence
ensures every component of the 7Ps of the marketing mix abides by the brand values as the
service itself.

In a nutshell, no element of the marketing mix can be considered in isolation. For organizational
success, it is crucial to develop an integrated set of marketing strategies. To do so, the 7Ps
provide a helpful framework.
THANK YOU

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