In this course, you will learn how businesses create value for customers. We will examine the process by which Marketing builds on a comprehensive understanding of buyer behavior to create value. You will learn the major elements of the marketing mix -- product policy, channels of distribution, communication, and pricing -- and see how they fit within different analytical frameworks that are useful to managers. This will enhance your understanding of how marketing works in the business world.
Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy
Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy
This course is part of Value Chain Management Specialization
Instructor: Hayden Noel
Sponsored by ITC-Infotech
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Define marketing and understand its underlying rationale.
Describe how marketing creates value.
Describe product strategy.
Describe the nature of branding and evaluate brand extensions.
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There are 5 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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7 videos6 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will learn to define "marketing." We will explore consumer needs and see how marketing plays a role in value creation through researching and satisfying of these customer needs.
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11 videos2 readings3 assignments
An important element of the marketing process is the value creation stage. Value creation begins with the process of STP. In this module, you will learn about segmentation, targeting, and positioning and what it accomplishes in the value creation stage.
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11 videos2 readings3 assignments
Effective branding strategy allows companies to distinguish themselves from their competitors in the market. In this module, we will learn how to build a strong brand, explore how brand equity affects profitability, and understand how strong brands can leverage their equity to create successful extensions.
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10 videos2 readings3 assignments
In this module, we will study the meaning of consumer behavior and the factors that influence it. We will explore the various factors that impact consumer perception of a product, and those that affect the adoption of a new product. We will also learn about the different variables that influence consumer buying behavior.
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16 videos4 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 plugin
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MA
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019
The course was great. The lecturer was amazing and I loved how interactive it was. I was able to learn a lot and very easily. Can't wait to start the Marketing Management II course
AS
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
I had wonderful experience learning this course. Pro. Hayden Noel is just fantastic.His way of teaching is excellent.
WG
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2017
Taking decisions on what to do either for a line extension or a brand extension and measure their impact is how companies can minimise the risks involved and avoid financial wast.
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