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Determine the needs of
their customers through market research
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Analyze their
competitive advantages to develop a market strategy
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Select specific markets
to serve by target marketing
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Determine how to satisfy
customer needs by identifying a market mix
Market Research
Successful marketing requires
timely and relevant market information. An inexpensive research program, based on questionnaires given to
current or prospective customers, can often uncover dissatisfaction or possible new products or services.
Market research will also identify trends that affect sales and profitability. Population shifts, legal
developments, and the local economic situation should be monitored to quickly identify problems and opportunities.
It is also important to keep up with competitors' market strategies.
Marketing Strategy
A marketing strategy identifies
customer groups which a particular business can better serve than its target competitors, and tailors product
offerings, prices, distribution, promotional efforts, and services toward those segments. Ideally, the strategy
should address unmet customer needs that offer adequate potential profitability. A good strategy helps a
business focus on the target markets it can serve best.
Target Marketing
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