MKT 245 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions

MKT 245 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions

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MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

Identify and describe 3 or more distinct market segments within a specific industry, such as aerospace or automobile manufacturing. What differences are apparent? Why would this matter to a marketer?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

Identify and describe a potential ethical dilemma that a marketer might face when segmenting a market. How might this concern be appropriately addressed given the need to satisfy often conflicting stakeholders?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

What are the 5 stages of the consumer buying decision process? How can you use this information to your advantage as a marketer?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Review the motives of human behavior. Which 3 affect you most and why? How do marketers use this information?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

What is the difference between primary and secondary market data? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

What are 3 brands of the same product (e.g., breakfast cereal) that are positioned differently? How are they differentiated?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

Describe the five characteristics of a good brand. Provide examples of brands that meet as many of these criteria as possible.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

How do the pricing strategies for corporations differ from nonprofit organizations (NPOs)? Provide examples.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

What product or service have you recently encountered that would be particularly suited for multi-channel or interactive marketing? Why? What are the benefits of multiple marketing channels? Are there any disadvantages? Explain.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

What are the characteristics of marketing channels? What 3 factors should be considered when designing one? Describe an organization’s (that is familiar to you) marketing channel.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1

What factors influence choice of media? What media would you choose to market a new line of cosmetics for women, and why? How would your choice change if it were a cosmetic line for men?

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

Define and describe the elements and potential benefits of integrated marketing communication (IMC), using a product of your choice to illustrate the use of IMC. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a humorous appeal in advertising insurance versus a fear appeal? Provide examples of each.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

“The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits.” So said Milton Friedman in a famous 1970 missive in The New York Times. How do you respond to this statement? Do you support or refute this notion? Explain.

MKT 245 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

Describe an example of societal marketing from your experience and/or research and evaluate whether or not it was/is effective, and why? Name the organization. Was the effort consistent with the mission of the organization?