What is marketing strategy? Why should marketers know it?
A marketing strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to promote and sell a product or service. It identifies the approaches a business will take to reach its target audience, convert interested people into customers, and create long-term growth. A good marketing strategy takes into account market research, brand positioning, target audiences, marketing channels, and performance indicators to ensure that marketing strategies are consistent and effective.
Marketing strategy components
● Market Research: Understand the market situation, customer preferences and competitive environment to make informed modern marketing strategies.
● Target Audience Identification: Determine the size of the specific market segment that the business aims to serve.
● Positioning: Creating a unique image and value proposition in the minds of consumers to differentiate from competitors.
● Marketing Mix (4Ps/8Ps): Strategizing about product, price, place, promotion and additional elements of people, physical evidence, processes and efficiency.
● Performance Analysis: Continuously measuring and analyzing the efficiency of marketing activities to improve and enhance their effectiveness.