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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What is a market?}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A market is any place where business transactions take place between buyers and seller.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A market can be a physical place or a digital space} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{0.9954 cm} x{3.9816 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What is the marketing mix}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{The marketing mix is also referred to as the "4 Ps of marketing" which are production, price, place and promotion.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Production} & This identifies the goods and services that should be produced and the quantity to whom it should be made for and the design of the product. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Price & The price is the monetary value of the goods and services \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Place & This is the pattern of distribution that the firm uses to get to the customer. It involves storing and moving products to the customer often through intermediaries such as wholesalers and retailers and also includes transportation. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 8) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Promotion} & 4. Promotion – These are the methods used to make consumers aware of the product. (e.g. through advertising or sales promotion) \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.9908 cm} x{2.9862 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Factors that influence consumer behaviour}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Price & Price of substitute goods \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Quality & Taste \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Traditions & Income \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Spending Patterns & Brand loyalty \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What is marketing?}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\emph{Marketing can be described as the process used to identify, predicting and satisfying consumer needs whilst, also making a profit }}} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Social Media Marketing}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is the use of various social media platforms and websites to promote the business and to also receive feedback from consumers.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Integrated Marketing}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is the use of various advertising forms, including social media marketing.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This is used to provide an immersive experience for the consumer and to strengthen the firms brand.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.89126 cm} x{3.08574 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What are pricing strategies.}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Cost - Plus Pricing & Cost-plus pricing occurs when you take the unit cost of every item and add the profit margin and the fixed coststo arrive at the price \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Penetration Pricing & This occurs when a firm sets a low price to enter a market and gradually raises the price. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Market-skimming} pricing & – involves charging a high price to secure a large profit \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Competition base pricing & This occurs when a firm sets their prices based on what the prices of other products in the same market \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Psychological pricing & setting prices just below certain levels so they appear cheaper to the average customer \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.59264 cm} x{3.38436 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Presentation and Packaging of goods}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \seqsplit{Presentation} & factors include: size, shape, design, labelling \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Use of brand names: & ▪ It helps in creating customer loyalty \{\{nl\}\}▪ Legal protection for ownership rights is given to companies\{\{nl\}\} ▪ Firms can promote the product more easily through advertising\{\{nl\}\} ▪ It helps to increase sales \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 9) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.34379 cm} x{3.63321 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What are marketing activities}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Marketing activities are those things a business owner or business undertake to boost sales and improve its brand.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Market Research & This is the systematic gathering, recording and analysing of data about problems relating to a specific marketing situation. \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Price & This is the process whereby the business sets the price at which it will sell its products and services. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Packing & This is how a saleable product is wrapped, displayed and presented to the customer. It includes the display, the description, safety precautions and instructions on the use of the product. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 7) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Branding & This is the name, sign, symbol or design that differentiates the product of a company from its competitors. A brand name is permanent. A good example of a brand name is Nike. \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 7) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Advertising} & This can be informative, persuasive, comparative or a reminder of a product on the market. \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 4) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.34379 cm} x{3.63321 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{What are marketing activities (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Sales Promotion & Defined as short term incentives designed to encourage the sale and purchases of goods and services. \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Distribution} & This is the process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user that needs it. It can be done directly or indirectly with distributors. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.62655 cm} x{1.21133 cm} x{1.16956 cm} x{1.16956 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{4}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Describe methods of promoting sales}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \{\{nobreak\}\}Advertising & This is done through functions, forms and social media. & Functions: \{\{nl\}\}➢ Highlight unique features of a product \{\{nl\}\}➢ Build a firm's image around its products \{\{nl\}\}➢ Educate consumers about the product \{\{nl\}\}➢ Highlight special events such as sales and late opening & Forms: \{\{nl\}\}➢ Electronic – radio, television, telephone, \seqsplit{telemarketing} \{\{nl\}\}➢ Printed media – newspapers, magazines\{\{nl\}\} ➢ Other media – posters, billboards \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 21) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{4}{x{5.377cm}}{Social Media:} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}----} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}